Hi all,
Just FYI the clean labs will be closed this Thursday 8th August so estates can fix the pump. Please avoid access to the lab during this time. I’ll update everyone when the work is completed.
Cheers,
Edward
—
Dr. Edward Inglis
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Hi Everyone,
Chemistry is having problems with their fume cupboards so Estates need access to the roof. This means the extracted hoods and extracted instruments will not be running tomorrow, the hotplates will be turned off and the lab will effectively be closed on the 2nd of August (Friday). Please do not enter the lab until Lindsey has sent out an email confirming it is safe and all work on the roof has finished.
If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey (Sophie, Ed and myself will not be on-site tomorrow).
Many thanks,
Sofiya
Sofiya Valkova (hi/ei)
Technegydd Ymchwil
Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a'r Amgylchedd
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Prif Adeilad, Plas-y-Parc
Caerdydd CF10 3AT
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Ebost: valkovas(a)caerdydd.ac.uk
Mae'r brifysgol yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn creu unrhyw oedi.
Sofiya Valkova (she/her)
Research Technician
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff CF10 3AT
Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Email: valkovas(a)cardiff.ac.uk
The university welcomes correspondence in Welsh or English. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to any delay.
Hi everyone,
With the fridge being broken, I've moved all the contents up to the cold room in 3.01. If anybody needs anything from there, please drop me or Lindsey a message (Imane is going on maternity leave next week so she won't be available to let you into the paleo labs).
Don't forget the labs are closed tomorrow, Friday 2/8/24. Please don't enter until you've received an email from Lindsey that it is safe to do so.
Many thanks,
Sofiya
Sofiya Valkova (hi/ei)
Technegydd Ymchwil
Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a'r Amgylchedd
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Prif Adeilad, Plas-y-Parc
Caerdydd CF10 3AT
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Ebost: valkovas(a)caerdydd.ac.uk
Mae'r brifysgol yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn creu unrhyw oedi.
Sofiya Valkova (she/her)
Research Technician
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff CF10 3AT
Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Email: valkovas(a)cardiff.ac.uk
The university welcomes correspondence in Welsh or English. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to any delay.
Hi all,
Because of the summer vacation period we will pause the lab meetings for the rest of the summer. These will resume in September.
Cheers,
Edward
—
Dr. Edward Inglis
Office 2.26A
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
Office: +44 (0)29 2087 79469
Lab: +44 (0)29 2087 74326
Email: inglise(a)cardiff.ac.uk
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Hi all,
Advanced warning that the lab will be closed on the 26th and 27th September for the annual LEV testing and servicing. During this time there will be no access to the clean labs or instrument rooms. All fume cabinets will need to be cleared to allow the engineers to test and service them.
Cheers,
Edward
—
Dr. Edward Inglis
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Hi all
Please do not use any of the sinks in the clean labs and multi collector room as the pump has failed again. Estates are working on it but will likely be next week before it can be fixed. When they do the repair we will need to close the clean labs for 1/2 day. When the part arrives estates will give me a days notice for the lab closure.
Cheers,
Edward
—
Dr. Edward Inglis
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Hi all,
As we begin to see some semblance of summer now I need to remind you all about the mandatory PPE for working in the lab. It is a requirement to wear full length trousers and socks in the lab. Under no circumstances should you enter the lab (aka go beyond the step over) unless you are wearing full length trousers and socks. This means no shorts, skirts, 3/4 lengths, dresses, kilts, etc etc.
If you are working in the instrument rooms you must wear your blue lab coat and in the chemistry rooms opt for your white lab coat. For all liquid handling you must wear gloves, tyvek sleeve guards and safety glasses. Additional PPE for HF is detailed in the risk assessment for procedures using HF.
Cheers,
Edward
—
Dr. Edward Inglis
Office 2.26A
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
Office: +44 (0)29 2087 79469
Lab: +44 (0)29 2087 74326
Email: inglise(a)cardiff.ac.uk
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Hi everyone,
The pump in -1.42A has failed. We had a leak but it's fixed now and has been cleaned so the clean lab is still in-use. However, big alert - do not use the sinks! Estates has been notified and should hopefully fix it quickly but until then do not put anything down the sinks, do not use the DI water, and do not pour anything down the drains. I have put tape around it so you don't forget.
If you do need DI water, just let us know - there are options.
I will keep everyone posted, and alert everyone as soon as it's fixed.
Thanks!
Sofiya
Sofiya Valkova (hi/ei)
Technegydd Ymchwil
Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a'r Amgylchedd
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Prif Adeilad, Plas-y-Parc
Caerdydd CF10 3AT
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Ebost: valkovas(a)caerdydd.ac.uk
Mae'r brifysgol yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn creu unrhyw oedi.
Sofiya Valkova (she/her)
Research Technician
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff CF10 3AT
Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Email: valkovas(a)cardiff.ac.uk
The university welcomes correspondence in Welsh or English. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to any delay.
Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is doing okay!
We know Ed is currently still away on holiday but Sophie and I will still be in our usual lab meeting room tomorrow at 11am. If anyone wants to join to discuss anything, feel free to come along.
Next lab meeting will be when Ed is back from holiday in another 2 weeks.
Cheers,
Sofiya
Sofiya Valkova (hi/ei)
Technegydd Ymchwil
Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a'r Amgylchedd
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Prif Adeilad, Plas-y-Parc
Caerdydd CF10 3AT
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Ebost: valkovas(a)caerdydd.ac.uk
Mae'r brifysgol yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn creu unrhyw oedi.
Sofiya Valkova (she/her)
Research Technician
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Cardiff University
Main Building, Park Place
Cardiff CF10 3AT
Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 76647
Email: valkovas(a)cardiff.ac.uk
The university welcomes correspondence in Welsh or English. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to any delay.
Hi everyone,
I thought it might be nice for us to do a CELTIC lab outing next week before Sophie Gangl leaves us at the end of the month. I was thinking laser tag while a few others suggested bowling. Fortunately, Superbowl UK offers both!! We could do one game of each for £12.00 per person, but if that's too much, we can book either laser tag for £6.00 per game or they have a special on Wednesdays for 2 bowling games for £7.50. Here's a link to their website if you'd like more information: https://www.superbowluk.co.uk/cardiff/<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.super…>
I was thinking we could meet there (it's near the train station at Stadium Plaza, Wood Str, Cardiff CF10 1LA) around 6:00 pm next Wednesday, 17 July.
If you're interested, please email me by Monday at the latest with your preference (laser tag, bowling, or both) and I'll send out a confirmation email before I book our spot for Wednesday.
Happy Thursday!
Asta
Dr Asta Rand
MSCA-UKRI Postdoctoral Fellow
School of History, Archaeology and Religion
Cardiff University
John Percival Building
Colum Drive
Cardiff
CF10 3EU
Office: John Percival Building 4.36
Phone: +44 29225 11696
Dr Asta Rand
Cymrawd Ôl-ddoethurol MSCA-UKRI
Ysgol Hanes, Archaeoleg a Chrefydd
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Adeilad John Percival
Rhodfa Colum
Caerdydd
CF10 3EU
Swyddfa: Adeilad John Percival 4.36
Ffôn: +44 29225 11696
