There are a few things to bring to your attention this week: *Final metal screening (with the aid of a metal detector)* There will be a training session in place of the seminar tomorrow @ 4pm (Thursday the 1st of Nov). All MRI operators are invited to attend to learn our new policy on final subject metal screening and to train in the use of the metal detectors we will use to aid this final screening.  Please note: * Operators already trained with the metal detector do not need to attend. * We will be temporarily suspending all operators on the database and will only reinstate operator status once this training has been completed - a register will be taken tomorrow so that is your chance to keep your operator status live. *Activity at YNiC* The MScI (m-sci) scanning has begun this week and places a significant load on YNiC operators. Further to a previous email, additional operator-covered slots have been added to the booking system to facilitate ongoing research scanning. Please note that during this period we use every opportunity to train new operators and this may mean us training an operator during your scanning session. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Best wishes, -- André ************************************************************************ André Gouws PhD Manager of Imaging Services York Neuroimaging Centre University of York The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5NY Tel: +44 (0) 1904 435327 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356