Last week, the sunlight coming in through a window in the department shone on a glass paperweight, which got very hot and caused a book underneath it to burn slightly. Could all members of the department please keep glass paperweights out of the sunlight, as they may be a potential fire risk. Once again screens are being left in open positions, despite many previous requests from the Head of Department and myself. Screens left in these positions suffer damage by dust, sunlight and heat. The Canteen will be closed from Thursday 17 December to Sunday 20 December for redecoration.
All dates inclusive.
On the advice of their insurers, the policy of the central authorities is to discourage the presence of children on University premises, except on Open Days and social events. The Department is required to elaborate on this policy and to promulgate its own version. If you need to bring a child in, remember the factor of the unexpected and take special care accordingly. At parties to which parents may bring their children, the organiser of the party should consider this question carefully.