RE: Colin Blakemore - champagne reception at YNiC

Dear All, Thanks to those who attended the reception at YNiC for Colin yesterday. There was a really nice buzz about the place. Thanks particularly to those who showed Colin around and demonstrated the different techniques we have at YNiC. It gave an excellent (and correct) impression of the great research that is taking place. Finally, thanks to Pete, Gary and Quentin for their anecdotes and tributes to Colin and to Claire for organizing the event so brilliantly. Best wishes, Tim From: Tim Andrews [mailto:t.andrews@psych.york.ac.uk] Sent: 13 July 2011 14:59 To: 'all(a)psych.york.ac.uk'.uk'; 'ynic-users(a)ynic.york.ac.uk' Subject: Colin Blakemore - champagne reception at YNiC Dear All, Professor Colin Blakemore FRS will be receiving an honorary degree from the University tomorrow (Thursday). Some of us have been directly influenced by Colin's research, but many of you will be more aware of Colin's contribution to the public understanding of science http://www.neuroscience.ox.ac.uk/directory/colin-blakemore. To recognize Colin's achievements, the Department will be holding a champagne reception at YNiC around 3.20-3.30 tomorrow in the open plan area. There are a few of us who know Colin well and we will say a few words about him. Quentin will then say a few words about Colin's contribution to the MRC and his role more generally in communicating the importance of science to the public. You are all welcome to come to this event. It is only for a short time, so please try and come if you can. It would also be great to see some younger faces. If you are intending on coming, can you please email Claire Fox at YNiC. Best wishes, Tim -- Dr Tim Andrews Department of Psychology University of York York, YO10 5DD UK Tel: 44-1904-434356 Fax: 44-1904-433181 http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ta505/