BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SoPA UoE//Event Calendar//EN X-WR-CALNAME:EDI Lunchtime Seminars X-WR-CALDESC:EDI Lunchtime Seminars X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 DTSTART:19810329T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 DTSTART:19961027T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-85898@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250716T145634 LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T233313 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T150000 SUMMARY:Bullying and Harassment in the Astronomy and Geophysics sector DESCRIPTION:Dr Sheila Kanani was the Education\, Outreach and Diversity O fficer at the Royal Astronomical Society\; she was responsible for the RAS Inclusion Booklet\, Bullying and Harassment in Astronomy and Geophysics report and recommendations.\n\nShe will present and discuss the report and recommendations.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Dr Sheila Kanani MBE LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/85898-bullying-and-harassment-in-t he-astronomy-and-geophysics-sector END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-85998@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250819T111904 LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T220806 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T140000 SUMMARY:Tracing Women’s Paths at the Royal Observatory: Past\, Present\, and Future DESCRIPTION:The history of astronomy has often obscured the vital contribu tions of women\, many of whom worked unpaid\, unrecognised\, or in the sha dow of male relatives. At the Royal Observatory Edinburgh\, this legacy be gins with the early “Lady Computers” employed on the Carte du Ciel pro ject\, and continues through pioneering figures such as Mary Somerville\, Williamina Fleming\, and later Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Gillian Wright. Th eir stories reveal both the barriers faced and the determination that enab led them to leave lasting scientific and cultural legacies.\n\nToday\, wom en play a much more visible role at ROE and across the Institute for Astro nomy. Drawing on historical records\, staff demographics\, and recent surv ey data\, this talk reflects on what has changed\, what has not\, and how ongoing EDI initiatives and networks such as ROE WiSTEM can help create a more inclusive future for astronomy.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Mishita Khurana (Unive rsity of Edinburgh) LOCATION:JCMB 6301 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/85998-tracing-womens-paths-at-the- royal-observatory-past-present-and-future END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-85987@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250815T150633 LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T214813 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T140000 SUMMARY:Examining decolonisation in a globalised world DESCRIPTION:The seminar will discuss the approach to decolonisation throug h the development of an UG Pre honours course\, titled 'Understanding Deco lonisation in a Globalised World'. The Challenge course is available to al l students at the university. The course adopts an innovative approach int erspersing concepts with experiential learning\, with input from staff and students from different disciplines and professional staff. The course se eks to tackle the topic from constructs of race - disproved by experts\, b ut still with present day ramifications. The experiential learning dimensi on\, including virtual and in-person tour\, and scavenger hunt\, make the course accessible to learners at any stage. The course delivery format ens ures that students have the opportunity to share their ideas and reflectio ns during weekly workshops\, with formative feedback provided.\n\nThe talk will highlight how the course puts forward questions on what we consider to be knowledge and how and why this shapes how and what we learn. Attende es will be given an overview of what the course entails to stimulate their own reflections on approaches and possibilities for decolonisation in a g lobalised world.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Dr Omolabake Fakunle (Institute for Educat ion\, Community and Society\, University of Edinburgh) LOCATION:Room 6206\, JCMB URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/85987-examining-decolonisation-in- a-globalised-world END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-86146@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250922T120107 LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T191132 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T140000 SUMMARY:Introducing the new Anti-Racist online training modules DESCRIPTION:Sara Medel Jimenez is a University HR EDI Partner.  Do join us for a chat about an Anti-Racist Course produced by our central HR EDI t eam. There will be a chance for a sneak preview!\n\nSpeaker:\n* Sara Medel Jimenez (University HR EDI Partner\, University of Edinburgh) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/86146-introducing-the-new-anti-rac ist-online-training-modules END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-86166@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250928T123251 LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T232820 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T140000 SUMMARY:What can we all do to create a ‘Sense of Belonging’? DESCRIPTION:Sense of belonging refers to a student's perceived social supp ort on campus\, and their experience of matting or feeling accepted. Stude nts from under-represented groups often report a lower sense of belonging than their over-represented counterparts.  It can have large impact on s tudent's academic performance\, mental wellbeing and motivation. During th is talk\, the barriers and possible solutions to foster this sense of bel onging will be examined. Some solutions include a greater emphasis on acti ve learning\, building closer links with students and staff and the introd uction of Departmental Action Teams. These efforts to improve the sense of belonging in higher-education physics will not only help the students bu t will bring many benefits to the wider physics community.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Jenna Padgett (University of Edinburgh) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/86166-what-can-we-all-do-to-create -a-sense-of-belonging END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-85996@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250818T183125 LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T175653 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T140000 SUMMARY:The Poetry of Physics DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the connections between physics and poe try\, and how both can be used to foster dialogue\, inclusion\, and new wa ys of knowing. Drawing on my recent work as a physicist and poet\, I will discuss how poetry offers a means of broadening participation in science b y making space for different voices\, experiences\, and interpretations. B y sharing examples of poems that engage with physics\, I will show how met aphor and imagery can open up conversations about complex ideas\, as well as about the cultures in which science is practised. The session will invi te reflection on how creative approaches can help us think differently abo ut who belongs in physics\, and how we can build communities that are more equitable and imaginative.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Professor Sam Illingworth PhD P FHEA MPhys MA (Edinburgh Napier University ) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/85996-the-poetry-of-physics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-86097@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250904T120451 LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T130955 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T140000 SUMMARY:Behind the scenes of CUWiP Glasgow 2022: lessons for building incl usive conferences DESCRIPTION:In April 2022\, the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde co -hosted the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) UK & Ire land\, welcoming 92 participants and 27 speakers. Our aim was to create an inclusive and empowering environment where undergraduates identifying as women or non-binary could explore career pathways\, connect with role mode ls\, and build confidence in their future in physics.\n\nThis talk will sh are reflections on the Glasgow experience: from our deliberate approach to equity\, diversity and inclusion — including provisions for students ob serving Ramadan\, explicit inclusion of non-binary participants\, and targ eted outreach to under-represented groups — through to programme innovat ions such as a careers job fair\, co-delivery by two universities\, and so cial events designed to build community. I will highlight outcomes from t he evaluation\, including measurable shifts in participants’ self-identi fication as physicists and their confidence in pursuing physics careers.\n \nFinally\, I will discuss lessons learned for future organisers and the c ontinuing importance of CUWiP in challenging stereotypes\, strengthening b elonging\, and supporting the next generation of physicists.\n\n\n\nBroadc ast on Teams\, please come back later for the link.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Dr Caro line Müllenbroich (University of Glasgow) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/86097-behind-the-scenes-of-cuwip-g lasgow-2022-lessons-for-building-inclusive-conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-86595@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20251105T085320 LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T173343 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T140000 SUMMARY:Surviving and Thriving as a First-Year Physicist DESCRIPTION:Student transition into University has long been recognised as a complex journey and developments in the last few years\, such as the Co vid-19 pandemic\, and an ever-increasing cost of living\, have introduced further challenges\, leading to it becoming increasingly paramount to unde rstand this student experience. In response\, a growing body of research i s focusing on speaking to students\, and gaining an insight into the many factors involved. Here\, I will share work I've done looking at the studen t transition into taking an undergraduate Physics degree at the University of Bristol\, and this will include suggestion of some possible interventi ons to this student experience. Additionally\, I will give a brief introdu ction to the process of collecting and analysing qualitative data.\n\nWill iam Stafford is currently a PhD student in the Physics Education Research Group at the University of Edinburgh\, researching student decision-making through the entire journey of Physics undergraduate study under the super vision of Prof Ross Galloway. He graduated with an MSci Physics Degree fro m the University of Bristol in 2024. Beyond graduation he worked for Brist ol as an educational researcher\, continuing research with Dr Terry McMast er looking at the transition into University that started as part of his f inal-year undergraduate project.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Mr William Stafford (Schoo l of Physics & Astronomy\, University of Edinburgh) LOCATION:Room 6201\, JCMB URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2026/86595-surviving-and-thriving-as-a- first-year-physicist END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-86109@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20250909T190450 LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T174426 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T140000 SUMMARY:An outsider’s tale in academia: the power of being different DESCRIPTION:An outsider’s tale in academia: the power of being different \n\nJason Gill is Professor of Cardiometabolic Health in the School of Car diovascular and Metabolic Health at the University of Glasgow. He was born in England in a mixed-race family and grew up in Hong Kong\, returning to the UK to go University. He was (and still tries to be) a sporty nerd who didn’t (and still doesn’t) really fit in anywhere or with any particu lar group of people. His first degree – joint honours in Physics and Spo rts Science – reflects this odd combination. He never set out to be an a cademic and never had a grand plan. But over time he has used the power of being different\, making connections\, and harnessing luck to survive (an d sometimes thrive) over three decades in academia.\n\nThe boring bit: Jas on leads an active multi-disciplinary research group investigating the pre vention and management of vascular and metabolic diseases and has publishe d >200 peer-reviewed papers. This work includes epidemiology of lifestyle- related factors (principally physical activity\, diet and sleep) and cardi ometabolic disease risk\, particularly why certain population groups appea r to have increased susceptibility to the adverse effects of an ‘unhealt hy’ lifestyle\; lifestyle interventions for the prevention and managemen t of cardiometabolic disease\; and investigations into the mechanisms by w hich diet and exercise regulate insulin sensitivity and lipoprotein metabo lism.  In recent years\, he has become increasingly focused on collaborat ive projects involving biological and medical scientists working together with social scientists and external stakeholders to develop realistic and sustainable lifestyle interventions for the primary and secondary preventi on of chronic diseases. Jason has contributed to the UK Physical Activity guidelines\, NICE guidelines for prevention of type 2 diabetes\, and SIGN guidelines for obesity and cardiovascular disease. He is chair of the Diab etes UK Research Strategy Group for Prevention and Management of Type 2 di abetes\, and an editor at the British Journal of Sports Medicine.  He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh\, the Royal College of Physicia ns of Edinburgh\, and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scienc es.  Jason also plays an active role in communicating the science of phys ical activity\, diet\, obesity and cardiometabolic disease risk to the wid est possible audience including a number of appearances on TV documentarie s and organization of Understanding of Science events for the general publ ic.\n\nSpeaker:\n* Prof Jason Gill FRSE (University of Glasgow) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2026/86109-an-outsiders-tale-in-academi a-the-power-of-being-different END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-87084@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20260225T153606 LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191644 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T140000 SUMMARY:What makes a physicist\, and who gets to call themselves one? DESCRIPTION:Despite ongoing efforts\, inequity in physics participation is observed at all levels of study and employment across the United Kingdom. Extensive research shows that physics identity is strongly correlated to persistence in physics\, however the role of participating in physics comm unities - engaging in their practices and norms - in forming an identity a s a physicist is largely underexplored. This talk will review some highlig hts of my PhD research\, which seeks to understand the key practices that result in the formation of a strong identity as a physicist\, and how acce ss to these practices can be facilitated\, or indeed inhibited\, though pe dagogy. Through a mixed methods analysis incorporating narrative inquiry\, discourse and conversation analysis\, and statistical techniques\, we pro vide a nuanced\, in-depth exploration of the question - what really makes a physicist?\n\nSpeaker:\n* Lauren Muir (University of Glasgow) LOCATION:JCMB 6201 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2026/87084-what-makes-a-physicist-and-w ho-gets-to-call-themselves-one END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:EVENT-87363@www.ph.ed.ac.uk DTSTAMP:20260613T130407 CREATED:20260505T174436 LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T174436 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T131000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T143000 SUMMARY:Autism - Difference not Disorder DESCRIPTION:In the talk we give an overview of autism\, and some of the di fferences\, strengths and challenges that are often highlighted in the uni versity setting\, as well as opening discussion about ways that neurodevel opmental differences can be supported in an education environment.\n\nSpea ker:\n* Dr Amy Kilbane (The Edinburgh Practice) LOCATION:JCMB 6206 URL:https://www.ph.ed.ac.uk/events/2026/87363-autism-difference-not-disord er END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR