{"id":556,"date":"2022-04-08T13:49:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/?p=556"},"modified":"2022-04-08T13:49:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:49:15","slug":"physics-friday-bulletin-2022-04-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.lancs.ac.uk\/physics-bulletin\/2022\/04\/08\/physics-friday-bulletin-2022-04-08\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Friday Bulletin 2022-04-08"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staff and Student Wellbeing Information – Ramadan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dear colleagues,<\/p>\n

You may be aware that we are soon to enter the month of Ramadan. For our Muslim students and staff, this is an important time of fasting so as to grow in their faith through discipline and devotion. We wanted to help you understand what our Muslim students and colleagues may be experiencing in the weeks to come so you can help in their support.<\/p>\n

Ramadan begins on 2 or 3 April this year. The fasting period is from before dawn\u00a0to after sunset and includes abstaining from\u00a0all food and drink, including water. Those keeping the fast will have their last food and drink each day before fajr<\/em>, or morning prayer. In April, this is probably about 5am. The fast is usually broken each evening with family and friends, first by sharing dates and water and then by sharing a full meal together, called iftar<\/em>. Iftar <\/em>in April is probably around 8.30pm and is followed by night prayer, called taraweeh. <\/em>Ramadan ends with the celebration of Eid, which is a feast day. This year, Eid will be probably around 3 May, though the exact date isn\u2019t known until nearer the time, as it is based on a sighting of the moon.<\/p>\n

What does this mean for our students and staff?<\/em><\/strong> Some of our Muslim students tell us that it can make concentration in the afternoon even more difficult than usual, and this is no doubt true for staff as well. Where possible, some may choose to shift their study\/sleep schedule to become largely nocturnal.\u00a0 Early morning sessions may be more challenging for some than they would normally find them. It may be the case that our Muslim colleagues need to change their working patterns during this period too.\u00a0 Colleagues may also ask for annual leave during this time to help them manage their faith commitments.<\/p>\n

How can we support our Muslim students and staff during this time? <\/em><\/strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to wish them Ramadan Mubarak<\/em>, which is to wish someone a \u2018blessed Ramadan\u2019. You might like to ask how their fast is going, as some of our Muslim students and staff tell us it gets easier as a rhythm of fasting and prayer builds. You might also like to be aware that this faith practice might impact the rest of their day.\u00a0 It is worth noting this as we start to enter the period of exam revision and assessments. Managers may wish to adjust timings of meetings in liaison with colleagues to accommodate staff need.<\/p>\n

So, to all those keeping the fast, we wish you Ramadan Mubarak!<\/p>\n

Kara Cooper, Spiritual Care Coordinator
\nAkhtar Zaman, EDI Manager<\/p>\n

Philip Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Physics garden and entrance cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Facilities has informed us that on Monday 11th April the spine area outside physics will be cleaned. Please be alert to trip hazards and standing water as you come towards the building.<\/p>\n

Shonah Ion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Research Software Skills Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After the success of these courses in the Michaelmas term, we are\u00a0delighted to announce another programme of workshops aimed\u00a0at skills development for Computationally Intensive research, courtesy of our new N8CIR Research Software Engineer Robin Long. \u00a0All the workshops are\u00a0designed to help researchers (PhD students and staff) with the skills, they need\u00a0for using and developing software as part of their research.\u00a0 \u00a0If you have any questions about these workshops, or if you are unsure whether they are the correct ones for your needs, please email Robin Long at rse@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This terms schedule (starting in week 21)<\/p>\n

Week 21 (28\/04\/22): Introduction to Linux and the\u00a0command\u00a0line.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to know how to navigate the Linux\u00a0command\u00a0line, and use it to automate
\nyour research? Then this course is for you.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/lancaster-uk.libcal.com\/calendar\/dsi\/rse-linux<\/a><\/p>\n

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Week 23 (12\/05\/22): Version Control with Git<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course introduces the concept of version control and teaches it using
\nGit.\u00a0 If file names such as mycode_version5 and mycode_fixed look familiar
\nto you then you need this course!
\nhttps:\/\/lancaster-uk.libcal.com\/calendar\/dsi\/rse-git<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Week 25 (26\/05\/22): Plotting in Python, part 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course introduces python with learning to load in and plot data as the
\nmotivation.\u00a0 If you have never used Python before and want to learn, or even
\nif you want to improve your skills, this is the course for you.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/lancaster-uk.libcal.com\/calendar\/dsi\/python-1<\/a>
\nWeek 27 (9\/06\/22):\u00a0\u00a0Plotting in Python, part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the second part of the introduction to Python course.\u00a0 \u00a0Here you
\nwill learn about how to run the same tasks multiple times with loops;
\ngetting your code to run depending on the data with if statements; re-using
\ncode with functions and more.
\nhttps:\/\/lancaster-uk.libcal.com\/calendar\/dsi\/python-2<\/a><\/p>\n

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Week 29 (23\/06\/22): Git 2: Sharing your development with others using Github<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course will show you how to take your usage of Git and Github to the
\nnext level by harnessing the power of GitHub for collaboration.
\nHave you ever been confused about how to start a Pull Request or how to fork
\na repository and merge your changes back? Perhaps you know and want to gain
\nconfidence in doing so? This course will teach you how to collaborate using
\ngit, and give you an environment in which to practise.
\nhttps:\/\/lancaster-uk.libcal.com\/calendar\/dsi\/rse-git-intermediate<\/a><\/p>\n

Robin Long<\/p>\n

Manus Hayne<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Workshop: how to write an Expression of Interest (EOI) in response to research funding calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Thursday, 5th May 2022 – 2:00-4:00 pm<\/p>\n

Due to popular demand it has been decided to run the above workshop again.<\/p>\n

This Workshop will run on Thursday, 5th May 2022 from 2:00-4:00 pm. <\/strong>The workshop will be held in MAN – Mngt School Dormer LT14 WPA002<\/strong>.
\nPurpose<\/strong>: EOIs are an increasingly important stage in the process of acquiring funding for research. Calls involving EOIs are often highly competitive and can be reviewed by panellists who are not domain experts, therefore it is important that researchers approach the writing of EOIs with this in mind. This workshop is designed to help you write a competitive EOI.<\/p>\n

The session will be organised jointly between LUMS and FST and will be led by Professor Nick Race (Dept of Computing & Communications) who has a strong track record of funding success from UK Research Councils, the European Commission and Industry. In preparation, you will be provided with a set of example EOIs and asked to review these prior to the workshop.
\nWe only have limited availability, so please confirm your place ASAP.<\/p>\n

Participants will be asked to work in groups, therefore attendance in person will be required.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nShould you like to attend, please contact me, Teresa Aldren<\/strong>\u00a0(t.aldren@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a>)\u00a0to register for the workshop.<\/p>\n

Teresa Aldren <\/strong><\/p>\n

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EPSRC CASE Awards: Call for applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

EPSRC CASE Awards: Call for applications <\/strong><\/p>\n

Submission date<\/strong>: Friday April 22nd, 2022<\/p>\n

Please send applications to: <\/strong>Simon Vaukins \u2013 s.vaukins@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

EPSRC continue to encourage industrial collaboration through CASE awards<\/a> in science and engineering. These awards are a type of doctoral studentship designed to incorporate an element of collaboration and industrially related training to broaden experience. As part of delivering economic impact and increasing company involvement in provision of doctoral training, the EPSRC are committed to increasing impact by increasing the proportion of collaborative studentships within the DTP. To support this, institutions in receipt of DTP have a target of converting 10% of the funds into CASE awards (DTP CASE-conversion).<\/p>\n

Further details can be found here: EPSRC CASE Award guidance 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any further questions, please contact Simon Vaukins \u2013 s.vaukins@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Philip Simpson \/ Simon Vaukins<\/strong><\/p>\n

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