Dear Fellows of the RAS,

The RAS Council Elections 2026 are now open. Prof Peter T. Gallagher, Head of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Director of Dunsink Observatory at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, is also running for a position.

We would like to forward his email and encourage you to vote, if you are a Fellow of the RAS.

Regards,

UKSP council

—— Peter T. Gallagher’s letter: ———

Dear Colleagues,

I have put myself forward to be a Council Member of the RAS and would appreciate your vote to champion research, international collaboration, early career scientists and outreach (in solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics and space weather in particular) on council.

Fellows of the RAS will have received a link to my statement, CV and movie.

Regards,
Peter Gallagher