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by Sofiya Valkova

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.

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Lab meeting 16/7

by Sofiya Valkova

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.

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CELTIC Bowling/Laser Tag next Wednesday?

by Asta Rand

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

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Borrowing lab coats

by Sofiya Valkova

Hi everyone, We are having a lab coat problem, particularly related to borrowing other people's lab coats. Currently, two users lab coats are missing, and two other users have had their sizes swapped without realizing. Please remember - If you are going to be using someone's labcoat, put it back where you found it and most importantly - ask first. Please don't take other people's PPE without their consent or their knowledge as this causes delays in their schedule and pauses their work. I had previously placed two visitor lab coats in two different sizes for people, those are gone now. I will wash a load of lab coats now, and I will place two new coats for lab visitors. Please use them if you are doing lab work for a short amount of time. If those are in use and you need to borrow someone's lab coat - ask them first please. If you have any questions or anything you wanna raise on the topic, just drop me an email. Thanks guys! 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.

1 year, 2 months

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LEV Logs

by Sofiya Valkova

Hi everyone, The plastic-free folders finally arrived today so it's time to start using the LEV Logs. I have organised the binders so the fume cupboard numbering is in order (starting from 1 continuing until 4). All you have to do as users is simply find the correct log you are using, and sign it. There should be information on the log itself for what each column means, what to know and what to sign, but I understand it can seem overwhelming at first - if you have any questions on them or if you want me to give you a rundown of the information, just let me know and we can either meet in the lab or in my office to go through it. Don't worry about asking questions. I will place these in the lab this afternoon. So far there are 2 - the blue is for the general clean lab, and the pink is for the ultra clean lab. Please do not swap them around, the correct logs need to be in the correct rooms. Remember - you sign the log when you are using the fume cupboard to confirm it is safe to use. If you are worried it's not, please let myself, Sophie, Ed or Lindsey know, and we will be able to have a look. You do not have to sign it every single time you use the same cupboard, just first thing in the day when you start your work. If you swap to a different cupboard, please sign it again. I understand this will take some time to get used to, don't worry if you make a mistake or sign the wrong log, it will happen! If you let me know, then I will be able to correct it or we can correct the info together. Just remember to sign. Thanks again guys, let me know if you have any questions! Many thanks, Sofiya PS - Last week I placed 3 new golden (special) pens in the general clean lab. They are all gone now and only the not-working ones remain. Don't hoard the pens. Put them back in their spot once they've been used. They are good pens. Please don't lose them. People today have asked me to bring new ones even though less than a week ago I brought new ones. Just put them back in their spot so everyone can use them when you've done. 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.

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Lab cleaning today

by Sophie Slater-Lewis

Hi all, Sofiya is on leave but if there's any questions about the lab clean today I'm around to help. Cheers, Sophie Sophie Slater Arbenigwr Technegol Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a'r Amgylchedd Prifysgol Caerdydd Prif Adeilad Caerdydd CF10 3AT Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 4000 Ebost: SlaterS3(a)caerdydd.ac.uk<mailto:SlaterS3@caerdydd.ac.uk> Sophie Slater Technical Specialist Earth and Environmental Sciences Cardiff University Main Building Cardiff CF10 3AT Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 4000 Email: SlaterS3(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:SlaterS3@cardiff.ac.uk>

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Chemistry labs

by Lindsey Owen

Hi Everyone, Since both Ed and Sofiya are away for the rest of this week (and Ed until the 22nd), please get in touch with me if there are any problems. Also a reminder that the CELTIC chemistry labs are open between 8.30 and 16.30 Monday to Friday and should not be in use outside of these hours without prior arrangement with Ed (or with me while Ed is away). Cheers, Lindsey Lindsey Owen (she/her) Technical Manager School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Cardiff University Main Building Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT owenl5(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:enw@caerdydd.ac.uk> +44 (0)29 20 876213 Lindsey Owen (hi/ei) Rheolwr Technegol Ysgol Gwyddorau'r Ddaear a’r Amgylchedd Prifysgol Caerdydd Y Prif Adeilad Plas y Parc Caerdydd CF10 3AT owenl5(a)caerdydd.ac.uk<mailto:enw@caerdydd.ac.uk> +44 (0)29 20 876213

1 year, 2 months

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Lab Meeting 2/7

by Sofiya Valkova

Hi everyone, Hope everyone's doing good, enjoying the much nicer weather today and feeling happy. Since Ed isn't here, let's skip out on the lab meeting this week. He will be on holiday for the next meeting as well but we can discuss whether to meet then (that will be the 16th of July) and if anybody wants to bring up anything, Sophie and I can then relay it to Ed if we can't solve the problem on the spot! Drop me an email if you would like to chat about something that can't wait until the next meeting or if anything is troubling you. 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.

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Power cut

by Sofiya Valkova

Hi everyone, I'm sure everyone (that was in the building today) is the aware of the power-cut, it was across the entire street not just our building, and the alarm that followed. Celtic is now open again, Lindsey, Sophie and I have checked it's safe. Tomorrow the instruments will be checked to make sure everything looks good there as well. This is more for the future - the fire alarm that followed was because in another lab, when the power cut off their extraction did as well, and the gas alarm came on because the room was no longer safe. The alarm did not come on because of us and our work in Celtic, even though there were HF samples on hot plates. We believe it was because the hoods with said hot plates were lowered as much as possible, therefore when the extraction stopped for a few seconds there was still passive extraction, and no dangerous vapours were able to escape. Please keep this in mind for the future when you have finished working to lower your sash as much as possible. I understand it's very easy to leave it on the way you found it or the way it was while you were working but you never know what can happen, please when you've finished working just lower your sash. If you have any questions, let me know! 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.

1 year, 2 months

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Edward away

by Edward Inglis

Hi all, Just to let you know I will be away from Monday at a conference for a week and then on leave for 2 weeks. I’ll be back on the 22nd July. Sofiya will be around for most of that time (bar a few days leave here and there) but is quite busy doing room inspections and PAT testing for the school. If you are planning any HF work then please check with Lindsey in advance as she will need to be onsite. Finally, if you would like to join us tomorrow evening in the Pen and Wig to celebrate Sophie’s viva then we will be there from 5ish. 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 [page1image2912240.png]

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