BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ergonomics & Human Factors - ECPv2.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ergonomics & Human Factors X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.ergonomics.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ergonomics & Human Factors X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130615 DTSTAMP:20130514T054534 CREATED:20130114T152100 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T092456 UID:2558-1371081600-1371254400@http://www.ergonomics.org.uk SUMMARY:Early Career Research Symposium & CHI+MED Doctoral Consortium DESCRIPTION:The fourth IEHF Early Career Research Symposium (formerly the Doctoral Consortium) will provide an opportunity for postgraduate research students and early career researchers and practitioners studying and working in areas related to ergonomics and human factors to meet each other and learn about each others' research interests and activities. This year\, as well as the change to the event name\, we have altered the event format to ensure that it is as relevant as possible to all PhD students and early career ergonomics/human factors researchers and practitioners. Our first change is to encourage current PhD students as well as recent graduates. We hope this will enable the continuation of the community building activities that have been led by the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group. We would still like PhD students to present their work\, and the day will also include workshops and panel sessions led by senior experts. Secondly\, the CHI+Med project (www.chi-med.ac.uk)\, a major project examining HCI in a medical context\, is sponsoring a specialist doctoral consortium on the day after the Research Symposium\, 14th June 2013. Doctoral students (PhD/EngD) who are studying in areas related to human factors for safety-critical systems are invited to apply for this event. The CHI+MED project is also sponsoring a dinner on the Thursday evening for all PhD students who are attending either the IEHF Research Symposium or the CHI+MED Doctoral Consortium. Abstract submission We invite doctoral students (PhD/EngD) to submit a short\, 3000 character abstract\, stating a preference for which day you'd like to present at (depending on your research topic)\, by Thursday 2nd May. These will be reviewed by two independent reviewers. Students will be notified in late April whether their paper has been accepted for an oral or poster presentation\, and whether for the IEHF Early Career Research Symposium or the CHI+MED Doctoral Consortium day. The decision about the day will depend on your indicated preference and also on the fit within the overall two-day programme. All participants are welcome at a dinner (free to PhD students\, £30 for others)\, sponsored by CHI+MED\, on the Thursday evening\, and reasonable travel and accommodation costs will be covered by CHI+MED for students selected to present on the Friday. Submit an abstract now We know that different PhD students will be at different stages of their research\, so we encourage you to write about a small part of your research that demonstrates how your activities will fulfil the overall aims of your PhD topic. It can be fairly tricky to describe a whole PhD in 3000 characters\, so we recommend you don't attempt this but instead choose a focus! See this as an opportunity to get feedback on your work\, whether it is the theoretical framework that you are using or a specific study that you would like to present. All submissions accepted as posters will be invited to participate in our quick-fire poster presentation\, so everyone who attends will get a chance to let colleagues know about their research. Students will also be welcome to bring along any technologies\, systems or products that they are developing to demonstrate either during their talks or informally during the breaks and lunch interval. Our colleagues at UCL will also offer a guided tour of their research labs. The event is intended to provide a constructive and supportive forum for discussion of research ideas and opportunities\, and to strengthen the community of researchers in ergonomics and human factors\, with a particular focus this year on research on the design and use of safety-critical systems. Event cost and booking The IEHF is running the Thursday event on a not-for-profit basis\, so IEHF members who are PhD students or early career researchers/ practitioners within three years of graduation can attend the one day Research Symposium for £50\, non-members for £75. There is an additional charge of £30 to attend the evening meal (though PhD students for free). Those selected to attend (for free) the Friday CHI+MED Doctoral Consortium will also receive the meal on Thursday\, and reasonable travel and accommodation expenses. They can also choose to attend the Thursday IEHF Research Symposium for £50. Book your place now Nearby hotels The Goodenough Club (http://club.goodenough.ac.uk). It may help if you mention that you're attending an event at UCL. The Imperial Group of Hotels (http://www.imperialhotels.co.uk). Of those\, the Imperial itself has old-fashioned grandeur. The Tavistock is very convenient\, but rooms may be small. The County is a cheaper option. UCL provides a list of hotels & hotel chains in the vicinity\, see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/procurement/all-hotels. Of those\, The Crescent is modest\, inexpensive\, and family run. Future events We are delighted that the IEHF Early Career Research Symposium continues to attract students from across the country\, and has helped them to form their own network in the form of a Special Interest Group that is linking with ergonomics and human factors students internationally. We are also pleased to announce that the University of Leeds has agreed to host the event in 2014\, but are happy to take any offers of colleagues to host in 2015! If any students or supervisors are interested in helping with the organisation of this event either this year or in the future then please email Sarah Sharples\, email sarah.sharples@nottingham.ac.uk. Conference Organising Committee: Ann Blandford\, Simon Hodder\, Jo Iacovides\, Sarah Sharples\, Natasha Merat\, Chris Vincent\, Rebecca Charles\, Mark Young\, Sue Hull LOCATION:London, WC1E 6BT URL:http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/event/early-career-research-symposium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130621 DTSTAMP:20130514T054534 CREATED:20130123T085819 LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T074853 UID:2575-1371686400-1371772800@http://www.ergonomics.org.uk SUMMARY:Ergonomics of Personal Protective Equipment DESCRIPTION:A one day event giving you the chance to understand the reasoning behind selection and use of personal protective equipment\, its ‘wearability’ and its effect on human temperature regulation. This is the first IEHF President's Conference. LOCATION:Meriden Road, CV7 8DX URL:http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/event/ergonomics-of-personal-protective-equipment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131003 DTSTAMP:20130514T054534 CREATED:20121008T142001 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T142001 UID:2035-1380585600-1380758400@http://www.ergonomics.org.uk SUMMARY:Workplace Ergonomics & Productivity DESCRIPTION:It’s the only exhibition covering workplace ergonomics and productivity in the UK and\, what’s more\, entrance to the exhibition is completely FREE! The event will also feature a number of prominent speakers. LOCATION:47 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1UD URL:http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/event/workplace-ergonomics-productivity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131126 DTSTAMP:20130514T054534 CREATED:20130426T105916 LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T110150 UID:2943-1385337600-1385424000@http://www.ergonomics.org.uk SUMMARY:Patient & Healthcare Provider Safety DESCRIPTION:A one day symposium organised by the Healthcare Special Interest Group of the IEHF. This event will explore the positive contribution of human factors to patient and provider safety. You will learn about the latest methods\, techniques and tools and hear from leading researchers and practitioners about approaches that work. There will be the opportunity to network and make contact with researchers\, practitioners and clinicians. Call for Abstracts The abstract should describe recent research or a practical project applying human factors and ergonomics theory\, methods or tools to improve patient or provider safety. The abstract must be a maximum of 500 words in length and should include a statement of relevance of not more than 60 words. The presentation time is 15 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions. Abstracts will be peer reviewed. Successful authors will be notified by Monday 5 August. Please submit your abstract by Friday 31 May to healthsig@ergonomics.org.uk. Successful authors will be notified by Monday 5 August. For further information email healthsig@ergonomics.org.uk. LOCATION:London URL:http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/event/patient-healthcare-provider-safety/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDA