Thursday and Friday, 14 – 15 May 2015

Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne

We would like to draw your attention to the UKMHD meeting this year. We are planning sessions on solar physics, dynamos, as well as laboratory and industrial plasmas. Four invited speakers will cover the following areas:

• Alan Hood (St Andrews): MHD in the solar atmosphere
• Andrew Hillier (Cambridge): Prominences
• Joanne Mason (Exeter): MHD dynamo and turbulence
• Ken McClements (UKAEA, Culham): Reconnection and wave propagation at magnetic X-points in fusion and solar plasmas

A panel discussion on impact will also take place on the Friday, where we shall explore the possibilities to apply MHD research results to solve problems and engage with the non-academic community. The panel members shall be announced closer to the meeting date.

In addition, a public outreach event will take place on the Friday evening after the meeting. It will consist of a public talk at Northumbria University and an interactive art installation at a gallery. This forms part of the Newcastle Gateshead Late Shows, which by coincidence is running on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May, during which all museums and art centres in Newcastle stay open until late in the evening.

 Please note the following important dates:

• 31 March 2015: Abstract submission and registration open
• 28 April 2015: Abstract submission closes
• 30 April 2015: Abstract acceptance notification
• 7 May 2015: Registration and payment close

For more information and questions/clarifications, please contact the local organising committee at ukmhd2015@northumbria.ac.uk or visit the website https://sites.google.com/site/ukmhd2015/home