Unofficial NAM

The alternative and irreverent look at the National Astronomy Meeting. Established 2013.

[Unofficial NAM @UnofficialNAM]

Unofficial NAM also recommends testing! Hiding from the world also suitable, which is our default response

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

Several people who attended NAM have reported positive COVID tests over the weekend. While the number of people affected appears small at this stage, we encourage all attendees to test to ensure the safety of others. You can report positive cases to us via email, or anonymously.

[Unofficial NAM @UnofficialNAM]

Tonight you have to earn you dinner through vigorous clapping for award winners.

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Fantastic pub quiz, first one we've ever had in a sauna! #NAM2023

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No, astroquizicist is not a valid pub quiz team name #NAM2023

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The minotaur is hiding in the black hole session ⚫️

[Keith Smith @DrKeithSmith]

Finding the lecture theatres in the Martin Evans building #nam2023

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@jamieban14 Running up and down 814 flights of stairs so someone can ask a question was a bold move but clearly paying off

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After three hours in a draw almost cricket.

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

The #NAM2023 football tournament draws to a close, with a nail biting final between the Cardiff A and B teams. A draw sees the cup come home to Cardiff with a shared win. Well done to all teams!

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The annual NAM football game will be starting soon. Watch athletic astronomers participate in a hunger-games-style battle for a permanent academic job!*

*lol just kidding

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Welsh first minister Steve Eales now opening #NAM2023

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A quick reminder to all NAM participants tomorrow - any "more a comment than a question"s must be given in Welsh. It's in the code of conduct

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Unofficial #NAM2023 has landed. It's sunny. In Wales. #GlobalWarming #Crazy.

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@RobertMMassey

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Uh oh - we all know what this means... #Wales

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

For those currently packing bags for #NAM2023 - the weather for next week is predicted to be changeable, 14-19 degrees C, with a mixture of sunshine and showers. So come prepared for everything 🤷‍♀️

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@RobertMMassey

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If you get bingo, you need to jump up and scream it at the top of your lungs. We don't make the rules, we just enforce them ;-)

[Keith Smith @DrKeithSmith]

NAM Bingo is back!

If you're attending #NAM2023 in Cardiff, play along with #NAMbingo to ensure you're getting the full NAM experience.
There will be a prize* for the most points at the end of the week.

cc @NAM2023_Cardiff @UnofficialNAM
*one retweet

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If people aren't dressed like this when we get there I will be kicking off... #NAM2023 #itscoming #gethype

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

It's now only ten days until we will be welcoming you all to Cardiff for a decidedly Welsh NAM. We will kick off with an opening reception at the voco St. Davids Hotel, featuring a Welsh male voice choir, and stunning views of Cardiff Bay... Iechyd Da!

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"Sunny" and "Wales" in the same sentence!? Let's just say @UnofficialNAM will be bringing its brolly Taffside, just in case...☔️

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

A reminder that the deadline for abstract submissions to #NAM2023 is fast approaching. You have until 1300hrs (UTC) on Monday 24th April 2023 to submit your abstracts. Come join us to discuss exciting astrophysics in sunny Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏰🌟🛰️🌌📡

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Get hype. The NAM train is coming. Hope Gareth Bale turns up to the football...

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

We are delighted to announce the session program for NAM2023 is now live - as is abstract submission. You have until 1300hrs (UTC) on Monday 24th April 2023 to submit your abstracts, to make the exciting science program come alive. Full details at https://t.co/7xOvfwMdWR (1/6)

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👀 it seems that Unofficial NAM will be dusting off its dragon wings this year... 🐉

[NAM2023 - Cardiff @NAM2023_Cardiff]

The SOC and LOC of the @RoyalAstroSoc UK National Astronomy Meeting 2023 (hosted at @cardiffuni @cardiffPHYSX) are happy to announce the call for session proposals is now live on the conference website https://t.co/Qh6RHxBzTb! (1/3)

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So that's us done for this year, but we'll see you all next year in Cardiff! (you'll have to imagine the session jingle...)