[Academic] Request: Priorities for Return and Resume of laboratory research activity - waves 2 and 3

[Paul McKenna]

Dear All,

As discussed at the DC meeting this morning, and following on from my 
request below on 19th May, I would like to identify potential staff and 
students for the 'second wave' and 'third wave' return to campus - I'm 
referring to 'waves' as opposed to phases to avoid confusion with 
Scottish Government policy, as our first wave of research activity is 
likely to start in the SG's phase 2 (to be confirmed). The dates are not 
set and will of course be subject to change as the risks are 
continuously evaluated, but for planning purposes I am assuming a new 
wave of returns approximately every month.

Our main priority is to get the research labs back up and running, and 
so I ask you to please consider technical and research staff and PhD 
students in your groups that have not already been identified in your 
request for wave 1 access.  If they are not granted access in wave 1, 
they will automatically be considered for wave 2.  For each individual, 
please state whether you would prefer to have access for them in wave 2 
or wave 3, and the reasons why.

There may be researchers within theory groups who should also be 
considered for early return. It would be helpful to identify any 
research or academic staff member in your groups who may need access in 
waves 2 or 3, outlining the reasons why. Note the expectation that home 
working will still remain the preferred option for those who can work 
from home.

Please complete and return the attached form to me by 5pm tomorrow (27th 
May).  This will enable me to get our preferences and requests to RRDG 
to help shape the University guidance. Thanks

Regards,

Paul


On 19/05/2020 10:09, Paul McKenna wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> Following the first meeting of the University's Return and Resume 
> Development Group (RRDG) and the Executive Team (ET) meeting 
> yesterday, I have received an urgent request overnight to identity 
> staff to be considered for a ‘first wave’ return to campus, in 
> anticipation of an expected gradual relaxation to the lockdown in the 
> coming weeks. The ET's expectation is that the first staff to return 
> will be research teams and their support staff, particularly those 
> requiring priority lab access.
>
> The turnaround is very tight and I need to reply with a list later 
> today, for the Faculty to consider ahead of a meeting tomorrow 
> morning. Members of the Department's Leadership Team will consider the 
> submitted documents and prioritise the requests.
>
> If you would like your research team to be considered for this first 
> wave of access (likely in June), please complete and return the 
> attached form to me by 3pm today. Due to the very short turnaround 
> time, brief details and justification is fine. We will come back to 
> you later for more details.
>
> There will be second and third waves of return (to be defined, but 
> likely to be July and August). If you would prefer to be considered 
> for the second or third wave, then please also let me know. There will 
> a deadline next week for that.
>
> I'm sorry for the very short notice, but the request only came in 
> overnight. Please complete what you can today and submit additional 
> details when time permits. Thanks
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul
>
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> Prof. Paul McKenna
> Head of Department
> Department of Physics, SUPA,
> University of Strathclyde,
> Glasgow G4 0NG
> U.K.
>
> Tel: 0141-548-3132 (secretary) / 5712 (direct)
> Email:paul.mckenna at strath.ac.uk
> ----------------------------------------------

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Prof. Paul McKenna
Head of Department
Department of Physics, SUPA,
University of Strathclyde,
Glasgow G4 0NG
U.K.

Tel: 0141-548-3132 (secretary) / 5712 (direct)
Email: paul.mckenna at strath.ac.uk
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