- Physics-Departmental-Computing

Computing in the Physics course review
by David Colling 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

Dear All, As we have discussed, computing is being reviewed as part of the overall course review. This is being done by a smaller group of people. This group is currently: Robert Kingham, Carlo Contaldi, Dave Clements, Jony Hudson and me. We will then report on this to the Departmental Computing Committee, in case there is something we have missed, before I take it to the main review. I am specifically looking for a "non-intensive" computer user to be part of this review - i.e. somebody who uses computers in a minimal way for a physicist but is still vaguely sensible when it comes to computing. This is because I think that Angus has a fear that we will be the equivalent of asking a bunch of "petrol heads" what should be taught car design. So if there is such a person in your group who you think would be willing to be part of this group then please get in touch. i am hoping that we can draft our recommendations over the summer. Also if anybody has strong views about this then whole process then let me know. Best, david

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Reminder - computing meeting in 5 minutes
by David Colling 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Just a final reminder that we have a meeting in ~3 minutes in 532. david

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Agenda for tomorrow's meeting
by David Colling 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Hi, It looks as though tomorrow's meeting will be rather short, which is not a bad thing given the marking piled on my desk. So the meeting will start at 12:30 in Blackett 532 The agenda is: - Huxley machine room status and plans - Actions arising - Disaster recover plans - news and round up from teaching - news and round up from groups - AOB - Close I have apologies from John Conway and Carlo Contaldi (if either wants to send a deputy then feel free) We should be through less than an hour (although if more time is needed we should take it). Best, david

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Departmental computing meeting
by David Colling 13 Jun '11

13 Jun '11

Dear All,. This is just a reminder that the next departmental computing meeting will be on Wednesday the 15th. As usual this will be at lunch time to try to cause as little disruption as possible. So the meeting will start at 12:30 and will be in the usual room of 532 Blackett. Please feel free to bring sandwiches etc. The first item on the agenda will be the machine room in Huxley and Kenny Weir will be joining for that discussion so please be prompt (especially if you have any equipment in the Huxley machine room). This will come even before the the actions so that Kenny can leave afterwards. The only items on the agenda at the moment are the Huxley Machine Room, Disaster Recovery, News from ICT and the usual round up. I cannot even think of anything we need to discuss on the subject of licensing this time. So please feel free to suggest items. All the best, david

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Hosting equipment in the Huxley machine room
by David Colling 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear All, I know that this was discussed at the last departmental computing meeting but things seem to have moved on. So I need a list of who hosts machines in the machine room in Huxley and what arrangements they would like if we are turfed out to make room for a big laser. In particular is there anybody who would be unhappy simply to move their machines over to Mech Eng and host them in ICT's machine rooms? If so why? I am not completely sure how quickly I need this information but the email from Jo implied sooner rather than later ... Best, david

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Next meeting
by David Colling 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Dear All, My apologies for taking a while to complete this process. The doodle poll actually has tomorrow as the date that most people can make, but that is rather too short notice now (apologies). So the nest best days are Wednesday the 15 or Friday the 17th. There are key people who cannot make each of them so I undecided. My feeling is that Wednesday is probably best as although Steve Rochford will not be able to make it Adrian Mannall will so there will be an ICT person. We will however be missing John Conway and Carlo Contaldi which is unfortunate. I think that we say the 15th unless anybody has any bright ideas. Please send items for the agenda. Best, david

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Updated on meeting doodle
by David Colling 28 May '11

28 May '11

Hi, As a couple of you have pointed out the poll I created only allows one entry from the one person I invited who happens to be called physics-departmental-computing - too clever by half. So I have created another poll at http://doodle.com/6p8v28i6mwaswu3q which anybody should be able to add themselves to. Please do send agenda items. All the best, david

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Doodle: Physics Departmental Computing Committee
by Doodle (on behalf of David Colling) 28 May '11

28 May '11

David Colling invites you to participate in Doodle poll "Physics Departmental Computing Committee". Follow this link to open the poll: http://www.doodle.com/wweyhxv52d2fp3n4r7fpssv9/private Please note that this is a personal link that cannot be shared with other poll participants. Hi, As usual I think it best that we meet at lunch time. Please fill in this poll and we can set a date. Also please suggest items for the agenda. All the best, david

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AV in lecture theatres - call to interested parties
by David Colling 26 May '11

26 May '11

Hi All, At the last meeting Adrian agree to investigate how to improve the AV in the lecture theatres. As part of that process he asked for volunteers to help and be involved in this process. I seem to remember that Dave C. and Carlo seemed keen at the time (please correct me if I am wrong). I too would like to be follow this and this email is an invitation to anybody who is interested to come forward. Adrian, i leave the coordination of the activities to you. Best, david

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Fwd: Questionnaire re: Power
by David Colling 25 May '11

25 May '11

Dear Physics Computing people, I missed this email when it was distributed earlier this month and only found it today as I was looking for something else. Additionally I will set up a doodle poll for a date for the next Departmental Computing Meeting. My plan was to have it near the end of term so that, for most of us at least, the exam season is then over but people have not yet started to drift away on holiday. Does anybody object to this? Best, david -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Questionnaire re: Power Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 16:07:33 +0000 From: Van Zyl, Tracey L <tracey.vanzyl(a)imperial.ac.uk> To: Departmental Users Committee <ict-ducmembers-dl(a)imperial.ac.uk> CC: Shemilt, John M <j.shemilt(a)imperial.ac.uk>, Lawlor, Steven <s.lawlor(a)imperial.ac.uk>, Allatt, Paul <p.allatt(a)imperial.ac.uk>, Spirling, Arthur G <a.spirling(a)imperial.ac.uk> Dear DUC members As discussed at our last DUC meeting, please could you kindly distribute this 1-page questionnaire amongst your relevant Departments/colleagues for completion and return by 3^rd June? Many thanks Tracey van Zyl Executive Assistant to Arthur Spirling Director: ICT, Imperial College London e-mail: tracey.vanzyl(a)imperial.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7594 6911 Fax +44 (0)20 7594 6914

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