Rationale
Research on active galactic nuclei (AGN) covers a wide range of perspectives and approaches. From observations to modelling and simulations, from small to large time and spatial scales, from radiative (radio-quiet) to kinetic (jetted/radio-loud) output, all are needed to understand these objects, their multi-scale nature, and their role on galaxy and cluster evolution over cosmic time.
Unfortunately, the research community is often also divided along these categories. Lack of communication across sub-fields can hinder our progress. We are leading a new community (AGN UK, or AUK) which aims to include everyone in the UK working on these sources, with the following goals:
- Raising awareness of current AGN work in the UK
- Bridging sub-field gaps
- Promoting the work of ECRs
- Strengthening collaboration and cross-pollination within the community
- Improving science outcomes and impact
We are building new platforms to help our community thrive, including regular meetings (winter and summer), a dedicated Slack server, a website, and an online seminar series.
This session follows our highly successful winter meeting (15/12), with nearly 120 participants from all over the UK. We will focus on collaboration and building science together, and feature:
- AGN science results and resources of broad interest to the community
- ·Projects seeking collaborators
- A community discussion
Join us to broaden your horizons, know what other AGN-ers are working on, and make some useful contacts!
This meeting has been possible thanks to support from the University of Birmingham, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)