RAS Bulletin, October 2016
• Specialist Discussion Meeting
• Ordinary Meeting
• Public Lecture - Brave new worlds: the planets and others stars
• Survey Appeal
• Fun Kids Radio
• RAS careers event for PhD students and postdocs
• A & G Forum
• RAS200 Town Hall Meetings
• NAG meeting January 2017
• Ada Lovelace Day Live! 2016
• RAS Library News
• RAS Job List
• Call for articles for A&G
• Friends of the RAS
• Notes for Fellows
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SPECIALIST DISCUSSION MEETINGS: Friday 14th October
Flux emergence and its consequences in the solar atmosphere.
Royal Astronomical Society Lecture Theatre, 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
Industrial revolution in Galactic astronomy
Geological Society Lecture Theatre, 10.30 am – 3. 30 pm
Tea and coffee will be served in the RAS library from 10 am.
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ORDINARY MEETING: Friday 14th October
The Geological Society, Burlington House, LONDON, W1J 0BG
4 pm – 6 pm
FOWLER AWARD
Dr Andrew Pontzen (UCL)
Genetically modified galaxies
Dr Guillem Anglada-Escudé (QMUL)
Proxima b and the search for terrestrial planets around the nearest red dwarfs
2016 GERALD WHITROW LECTURE
Dr Neil Turok (Perimeter Institute, Canada)
Universe
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PUBLIC LECTURE: Tuesday 11th October
Brave New Worlds: the planets around other stars
Given by Professor Giovanna Tinetti, UCL
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/2dTZS4w
Lunchtime lecture:
1 pm in the Geological Society Lecture Theatre
The registration desk will be open from 12.30 pm – there is no need to book.
Evening Lecture
6 pm in the Royal Astronomical Society Lecture Theatre.
Fully Booked
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SURVEY APPEAL: Final call for the 2016 survey of the Demographics and Research Interests of the UK Astronomy and Geophysics Communities
Thank you to those of you who have already completed our survey of the Demographics and Research Interests of the UK Astronomy and Geophysics Communities. The survey responses will help us get an accurate picture of who in the UK is working in research in astronomy, solar system science and geophysics.
We would like to hear from you if you are permanent academic staff, a long term visitor, research support staff, postdoctoral research staff or postgraduate research students
You’ll find the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RAS_Survey_2016
Following the EU referendum result, the data are even more important, as we need to assess the UK’s usage of international facilities, and the proportion of students and staff who are nationals of other EU countries. So please do make the time to complete the survey.
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FUN KIDS RADIO
Fun Kids - the UK’s radio station for children and their families – has been awarded an UK Space Agency ‘Space Exploration Education Award’ to create a multi-media project to help children aged 7 to 12 learn about the Aurora programme for robotic exploration of Mars. Fun Kids will create 15 short audio programmes for broadcast which will introduce children to the what, how and why of the Aurora programme and discover elements of the UK’s involvement, explore some of the issues of developing and sending robots into space, and discover some of the careers within the space sector.
To help ensure what Fun Kids creates is relevant for a child and wider public audience, Fun Kids would like to find some space experts from RAS Fellows to act as ‘Project Ambassadors’ to help ensure it delivers great public engagement and maximises the benefits to those who participate across all elements of the project.
If you are interested in taking part please email [log in to unmask]
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RAS CAREERS EVENT FOR PHD STUDENTS AND POSTDOCS
19 October 2016, 10.00-16.30
Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1W 6JJ
The STFC, the Institute of Physics and the Royal Astronomical Society are organising a special careers event for STFC-funded early career researchers.
Aimed particularly at STFC-funded PhD students in their second, third or fourth years and at STFC-funded postdoctoral researchers, this event will give an insight into the broad range of career paths open to STFC PhD-holders.
This event aims to help, inspire and motivate you to explore the careers options open to you in a welcoming and friendly environment. You will hear from a range of speakers, all holders of PhDs in nuclear physics, astronomy or particle physics, who have gone on to pursue interesting, successful careers in diverse areas – both in and outside academia.
The well-known particle physicist Professor Jon Butterworth will provide the keynote address and there will then be parallel sessions throughout the day, featuring speakers from the worlds of finance, government, management consultancy, academia, technology development and data science. You will be asked to choose which sessions to attend.
Speakers include:
Nicky Agius, Home Office
Simon Badger, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Adam Davison, The Economist
Debbie Morgan, Debbie Morgan Consulting Ltd
Adam Nichols, Office for Nuclear Regulation
Phil Rosenberg, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds
Bruce Sibthorpe, Airbus Defence and Space
Susan Vu, Reinsurance Group of America
Vishanti Fox, careers and CPD manager for the IOP will deliver a presentation on CVs and interview skills.
There will be plenty of opportunity to network and talk informally to the speakers during the day. Lunch will be provided and we will be hosting a networking/drinks reception at the end.
This event is free to attend and travel costs will be met by STFC. You will be required to pay a £30.00 registration fee, but this will be reimbursed, along with your travel costs, if you attend.
Book now via https://www.iopconferences.org/iop/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=531994&eventID=981&traceRedir=2&eventID=981
If you have any questions, contact [log in to unmask]
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A & G FORUM
Fellows are invited to contribute to the new website A&G Forum (aandg.org). This website comes out of our fellowship magazine A&G and is a place for Fellows to share details of their outreach and education activities, forthcoming events, news and anything likely to be of interest, primarily to other Fellows. The site is visible to the public, but only Fellows can contribute; it is hoped that the wide audience garnered by A&G on-line will also enjoy finding out more about Fellows' activities. It will also serve as a record of the wide and varied work of Fellows in outreach, especially. Anyone in receipt of an RAS Grant is especially welcome to share details of their work.
You need to register in order to contribute, and contributions are moderated before publishing, but we're happy to have your images, videos, links to websites and general news...Get in touch through the site if you are unsure of whether your item will be suitable.
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RAS200 TOWN HALL MEETINGS (SECOND TRANCHE)
These meetings will bring together potential national partners and / or their local representatives with more local groups, who are likely to provide the volunteer effort needed to make funded projects a success. If you're involved with a local or national organisation that might be able to help or if you are considering applying for the grant we strongly recommend you attend this meeting as there will be time to answer any FAQs about the first tranches and there will also be pointers about things to include in the application form.
At the present time the confirmed meetings are as follows:
BELFAST – 7th October, 1 – 4 pm
W5 at The Odyssey, BT3 9QQ
YORK – 10th October, 4 – 7 pm
University of York, YO10 5DD
NEWCASTLE – 20th October, 4 - 7 pm
Heaton Manor School, NE7 7DP
CORNWALL -28th October, 2 - 5pm
Goonhilly Earth Station, TR12 6LQ
PORTSMOUTH – 7th November, 1- 4pm
Action Stations, PO1 3LJ
DUBLIN – 15th November, 9 am – 1 pm
Main Lecture Room, TCPID, 4th Floor, 3 College Green, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
MANCHESTER – 17th November, 10 am – 2 pm
Manchester Metropolitan University, M1 5GD
LEICESTER – 23rd November, 12 – 4 pm
National Space Centre, LE4 5NS
Further meetings are planned to take place in Galway and Wales.
Meetings will have a short overview of RAS 200, followed by initial pitches for ideas and a networking session to allow partners to develop combined plans.
If you wish to be notified of a specific meeting, please get in touch by emailing Sheila Kanani ([log in to unmask]).
For more information please keep an eye out on our website, Facebook and Twitter, and don't forget to sign up on Eventbrite for the meeting you want to attend.
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NAG MEETING JANUARY 2017
Wednesday 4th- Friday 6th January 2017 - Joint Assembly of BGA-TSG-VMSG
University of Liverpool, Central Teaching Hub, Liverpool, Merseyside, GB, L69 7BX, United Kingdom (map)
The University of Liverpool are pleased to announce the first Joint Assembly of the New Advances in Geophysics meeting of the British Geophysical Association (BGA) in conjunction with the Volcanic and Magmatic (VMSG) and Tectonic Study Group (TSG) annual meetings.
REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN for the Joint Assembly - Register before 12th October for the Early Bird rates HERE and submit your abstract following the guidelines HERE until 26th October.
KEY DATES:
29th August - Registration and abstract submission open
12th October - End early bird registration
26th October - Abstract submission deadline
2nd November - Close of registration
The Joint Assembly will consist of cross-disciplinary and focused symposia to encourage integration and collaboration across study groups whilst maintaining the high level of content and specialisation that New Advances in Geophysics meeting of the BGA is accustomed to – A full session list is now available HERE. We particularly invite early career scientists to contribute to the scientific programme and will welcome presentations that represent Research in Progress.
Registration will include full access to the 3-day multi-disciplinary scientific programme, teas/ coffees/ snacks/ lunches and our packed social calendar including conference dinner and party in one of Liverpool’s iconic converted dockside warehouses.
A number of workshops will be offered after the meeting, from Experimental Methodologies, to Tomographic Imaging to Geophysical Monitoring Techniques.
For more details, including area, hotel and restaurant guides, see https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/tsg-vmsg-bga/
For session questions or comments, or to get involved, contact [log in to unmask] and follow us on twitter @GeoLiv2017 and join our Facebook Group Joint Assembly 2017.
#ComeTogether2017
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ADA LOVELACE DAY LIVE! 2016
Tuesday 11th October, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
IET London, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL
The RAS is the platinum sponsor of this year's Ada Lovelace Day Live!, the annual 'science cabaret' in celebration of women in STEM, which will be held at The IET on the evening of 11 October. Playing host to the UK's most fabulous women in STEM, ALD Live is an entertaining evening of geekery, comedy and music suitable for everyone over the age of 12. Plus, Dr Sheila Kanani, our Education & Outreach Officer is part of the line-up!
Speakers:
Yewande Akinola, design engineer focused on sustainable water supply systems and the engineering design coordination of large projects in the built environment.
Dr Sheila Kanani, planetary physicist, science presenter, secondary school physics teacher and space comedienne with a background in astrophysics and astronomy.
Dr Kat Arney, science writer and broadcaster whose work has featured in the New Scientist, Wired, the Guardian, the Times Educational Supplement, BBC Radio 4, the Naked Scientists and more.
Jenny Duckett, developer with the Government Digital Service.
Dr Sara Santos, mathematician, director and founder of Maths Busking.
Dr Bissan Al-Lazikani, computational biologist working on drug discovery for Cancer Research UK.
Dr Anna Jones, deputy science leader for the British Antarctic Survey's Atmosphere, Ice and Climate Team.
Lobby doors open at 6.30pm; the performance will begin at 7.30pm and will run until approximately 9.30pm. There will be a cash bar for refreshments from 6.30pm until the beginning of the performance.
Tickets are on sale now! http://findingada.com/events/ada-lovelace-day-live/
(Online ticket sales will close at midnight on Sunday 9 October 2015)
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RAS LIBRARY NEWS
From October 2016 the Library will be displaying books and manuscripts on the themes of the RAS public lectures.
On 11th October, Professor Giovanna Tinetti will be talking about the past 30 years of exoplanet research. The library will display work that foreshadows these discoveries, such as Isaac Newton’s speculation about other planetary systems.
From 8th November, to accompany Professor Katherine Blundell’s lecture, there will be a display of early attempts to find out what lies between stars, together with Johannes Hartmann’s discovery of the interstellar medium.
On Ada Lovelace day, Tuesday 11th October, the RAS library will be open between 2 pm and 5 pm for people to drop in and learn about the life and work of popular astronomer Mary Proctor through a display of her books and the lantern slides she used in her celebrated public lectures.
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RAS JOB LIST
The RAS Jobs List service provides email alerts for new posts for jobseekers, together with an online archive of previous mailings. For advertisers, it provides a free, moderated distribution service. Anyone can post or subscribe to the list.
For further information visit:
http://www.ras.org.uk/education-and-careers/208-miscellaneous/221-jobslist
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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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