RAS E- Circular, March 2015
• Future Meetings
• Public Lecture
• EWASS 2015
• RAS Online Videos
• NAM 2015
• RAS Journal news
• Call for articles for A&G
• Friends of the RAS
• Notes for Fellows
RAS MEETINGS 2015
The RAS Ordinary and Specialist Discussion meeting programme for 2015 can be viewed on the Society's website at:
http://www.ras.org.uk/events-and-meetings/ras-meetings
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The Ordinary Meeting takes place on Friday 13th March 4pm – 6pm at The Geological Society.
Dr Karen Masters (Portsmouth)
Galaxy Zoo Science: Revealing the Impact of Galactic Bars
Dr Andrew Siemion (Berkeley)
Searching for extraterrestrial intelligence with the next generation of radio telescopes
EDDINGTON LECTURE
Professor Pieter van Dokkum (Yale)
Ghostly Galaxies: exploring the universe with the Dragonfly Telescope
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The two specialist discussion meetings on Friday 13th March are:
Building an Open UK SKA-Science Consortium? Held in the Geological Society Lecture Theatre
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tectonics from Above: Recent Advances in the Use of High-resolution Topography and Imagery Held in the Royal Astronomical Society 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
Tea and coffee will be available from 10:00 and again after the meeting at 15:30
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PUBLIC LECTURE
The next RAS public lecture takes place on Tuesday 10th March 13:00-14:00 in the Geological Society lecture theatre and is then repeated 18:00 -19:00 at The Royal Astronomical Society.
This month’s lecture is:
‘The Cosmic Chemical Cauldron’
Given by Dr Helen Jane Fraser (OU)
For more information about Public Lectures please see our website:
https://www.ras.org.uk/events-and-meetings/public-lectures
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EWASS 2015
The European Week of Astronomy and Space Sciences (EWASS), organised by the European Astronomical Society (EAS), will be held in Tenerife, Spain, from June 22 to 26, 2015 (see http://eas.unige.ch/EWASS2015/).
We would like to remind you that the deadline for abstract submission is March 10, 2015.
We encourage you to register for the conference on http://eas.unige.ch/EWASS2015/registration.jsp and then submit your abstract via the speaker portal: https://events.kuoni-dmc.com/ei9/cm.esp?id=400031&pageid=_47G0XEU73 .
Full information on the scientific and social programme, as well as on all aspects of the logistics of the conference, is available on the EWASS 2015 Website, which will be updated continuously.
http://eas.unige.ch/EWASS2015/
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RAS ONLINE VIDEOS
Online videos of RAS talks are now available.
The RAS is pleased to announce that we are making videos of talks at our meetings available online. Interested viewers can subscribe to the RAS YouTube channel, or visit the events & meetings area of our website.
We hope this initiative will make the Society's programme of meetings available to a broader audience, including those unable to travel to Burlington House in London.
Further information: https://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/2589-online-videos-of-ras-talks-are-now-available
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National Astronomy Meeting 2015 incorporating the MIST and UKSP meetings.
The abstract submission is now open for the 2015 Royal Astronomical Society National Astronomy Meeting (NAM), which will be held in Llandudno during 5th-9th July 2015.
The largest part of the NAM science programme is the collection of parallel sessions, each on a different scientific topic. The session chairs will welcome submission of abstracts from anyone
interested in presenting a talk or a poster. Please see the Science Programme section on our website, nam2015.org, for a full description of each parallel session. To submit your abstract please use the form that is available from the Science Programme submenu "Submit Abstract". The abstract deadline is Wednesday 1st April 2015.
Details of the Plenary talks are also available from the Science Programme section. An outline conference programme is displayed, a detailed programme giving the day and times of each parallel session will be posted on the website shortly.
It is expected that conference registration will be open by Wednesday 4th March.
The RAS has negotiated with the Tourist Information Office to ensure you get the best deal for your individual accommodation needs while attending NAM 2015. Accommodation types range from budget to 5 star. To discuss your needs please phone the Tourist Information Office directly on 01592 575968 and quote NAM2015 or email Amy Jones-Enaruna at [log in to unmask] or George Brookes at [log in to unmask] who will be happy to tailor an accommodation package for you.
The website will be regularly updated and we will make further announcements via social media and email.
Please hold the following dates in your diary:
• Wednesday 4th March - Planned date to open registrations to attend NAM
• Wednesday 1st April - Abstract deadline
• Tuesday 5th May - Notification of successful abstracts submission
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RAS JOURNALS NEWS
Author Workshop at NAM2015
A Workshop for MNRAS authors will be held during NAM 2015 on Wednesday 8th July. The workshop is aimed at early-career astronomers looking to publish their research. It will include advice on how to write a good paper, the submission and review process, dealing with referee reports, the production process, copyright and ethics. The session will be run by MNRAS journal staff and publisher, Oxford University Press.
Editorial Office vacancy:
The RAS is looking to appoint an additional Assistant Editor to process research papers submitted for publication to MNRAS. This is an administrative position which involves using a web-based submission and tracking system and handling the resulting correspondence with authors, scientific editors, referees and the publisher. For full details see http://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/2590-job-vacancy-assistant-editor-mnras Application deadline 20 March 2015
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CALL FOR ARTICLES FOR ASTRONOMY AND GEOPHYSICS
Have you considered writing an article about your work for the Society's magazine, Astronomy and Geophysics?
The Editor is looking for news items and topical review papers, communicating advances in your field to the many interested fellows working in related areas within the RAS sciences. If you wish to write a review paper, the Editor is looking for up to 6000 words plus figures and images,
discussing an aspect of science within the RAS remit. A&G does not publish original research, but rather authors should refer to key publications in the peer reviewed literature. Although a serious scientific core to articles is expected, the Editor also likes papers that engage and intrigue, as well as inform, the reader.
If you are interested in writing for A&G, please do not hesitate to contact the Editor, Dr Sue Bowler, at [log in to unmask], or simply submit your manuscript at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/astrogeo
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FRIENDS OF THE RAS
If you know someone interested in astronomy that enjoys attending popular lectures and social events why not tell them about the 'Friends of the RAS'? See: http://friends.ras.org.uk/
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NOTES FOR FELLOWS
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