= LhARA Executive Board 24Jul24; 16:00 BST =

**Present:**  KL, CJ, TG, CP, AG, HO, RB
**Apologies:** CW, PP, JPar

__Preamble:__\\
We noted a variety of opportunities related to collaboration with ELI.  In particular, CLF has a fund to support activities at laboratories outside RAL while the laser systems at RAL are being upgraded.  We agreed to target a number of areas for possible proposals across the areas we are developing.

== Notes ==

1. __[wiki:Research/LhARA/Governance/ExecutiveBoard/Meetings/2024/2024-07-10 Notes and actions]: All__ \\
 Status of actions: \\
 * **KL/RB**: Liaise to make sure wiki has list of upcoming conferences to target.
  * **Stands.**
 * **KL**: Write to M.Noro to seek underwriting of Verasonics system in September's LMU test beam.
  * **Done.**
 * **KL**: Follow up on pitch for students during bridging period.
  * **Ongoing.** Discussion with V.Wright and S.Verth have led to the concept to make a more formal request to S.Verth.  Action retained until the formal request has been sent.

2. //LhARA/ITRF PA1 progress update: // CW \\
 * Progress by WP:
  * WP2: Continued progress since last report.  
  * WP3: Status unclear since this week's meeting of WP3 was cancelled.
  * WP4: Focus of work now on preparation for beam time at LMU in September.
  * WP5: New design for beam profiler being developed.  Peer-group consultation meeting postponed.
  * WP6: Progress on magnet design and concept for RF.  Preparing for CDR.
  * WP7: 4-quad design for beam line will be presented at PoPLaR meeting tomorrow.
  * WP8: No update since last meeting.
 * CP:
  * Need to include "Benefit mapping" in CDR and integrate into the BP1 activity.  CP offered support to WPs to gather and process the data. 

3. //LhARA/ITRF BP1 bridging activity: // All \\
 * Preparation of document continues.  New date for meeting to wrap up the documentation being sought.

4. //Opportunities for proposals: // KL/All  \\
 * [https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-cross-research-council-responsive-mode-pilot-scheme-round-2/ Pre-announcement: UKRI cross research council responsive mode pilot scheme: round 2]
  * CJ: Important to get act together in advance of the call being announced.
 * Public engagement: no open calls.
  * Unclear when a call might be issued, but, should now make a plan so that we're ready.
 * MCSA DN:
  * Progress in first week of August.
 * TG: IoP has small award for outreach, need to check out.
 * RB: NPL has dosimetry activity.  Thinking of inviting for RAL talk in January 2025.

5. //Conferences and publications; SB report: // RB, KP, All \\
 No update this week. 

6. //Collaboration meeting dates: // All
 - 02-03 Sep24, Belfast
 - Apr25, UCL

7. __DONM__ \\
 06Aug24 -- 16:00

9. __AoB__ \\
 * We agreed to run next week's Fortnihghtly with CW in the chair.

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{{{#!comment
  Cover:
   -- UKRI Cross Council Pilot Scheme; EPRSC Equipment grant; STFC small award
   -- Authorlist for CDR 
}}}