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inside this issue...Get involved Find out ways to volunteer on campus, p10
30 years on The University Library celebrates its 30th year in the Pilkington Building, p12
Getting Value for Money See how the University is tightening its belt in the face of funding cuts p14
FM and imago Services mergeFacilities Management (FM) and imago Services have merged to bring together management of the University’s land, buildings, accommodation and catering.
The new department will be led by Andrew Burgess (Director of Facilities Management), with support from David Fulford (Deputy Director for Projects), Andy Sweeney (Assistant Director for Facilities Services) and Debbie Grant, who will become Assistant Director for imago Services.
The merger will allow for the new service to provide better value for money, improved efficiency and increased flexibility to respond to the needs of students.
A Project Management Group will monitor progress towards achieving these benefits, and key customers will be invited to take part in a consultation progress on how the services FM offer can be improved still further.
The department has recently relocated to the old Innovation Centre – now the FM Building. See the campus developments feature on pages 7-8 for more details.
imago Limited, the commercial arm of the organisation that also manages the conference centre facilities, is not affected by the merger.
Recruitment fair successThe Careers and Employability Centre hosted the UK’s largest one day university careers fair in October.
140 exhibitors and over 5,000 students turned out for Loughborough’s annual Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair. Additional attractions included four high performance cars from Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin, and a pair of construction vehicles from Caterpillar Engines. imago also provided a BBQ and mini shop.
“Exhibitors were so impressed by the high volume of quality students attending the event that many reported this was the best careers fair they had ever attended, and it added excellent value to their recruitment campaign,” explained Employer Liaison Manager Louise Donaghy.
“The large number of top employers from such a wide variety of sectors that attended is a real testament to how sought-after and employable Loughborough students and graduates really are. This is a wonderful achievement of which the University can be really proud.”
For further details and for a list of companies exhibiting contact Louise on [email protected]
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xxnews at lborothe staff magazine for loughborough university
issue 71 | Winter 2011
inside this issue...
Get Involved Find out ways to volunteer
on campus, p10
30 years on The University Library celebrates its
30 year in the Pilkington Building, p12
Getting Value for Money
See how the University is tightening its
belt in the face of funding cuts p14
in this issue
for more information on these news stories and more visit www.lboro.ac.uk/staff/news
Staff rewarded for 8 long service
Volunteering 10 opportunities on campus
30 year anniversary for 12 University Library
LU’s Value for Money 14 projects
IMCRC completes 16 research programme
Get active with new pilot 18
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Celebrating the Schofield wayThe Vice Chancellor hosted the inaugural Schofield Society dinner in the Council Chamber in October. The Society includes 68 Founding Members comprised of alumni, friends and staff who have made a charitable donation of £1,000 or more to the University.
The Society raised in excess of £961,000 (including Gift Aid) in its first year, providing additional funds for student scholarships and hardship funds, building refurbishment, and GradGift 2011.
“This first annual dinner enabled us to thank our Founding Members,” said DARO Director Ron Gray. “We look forward to welcoming others in the future and increasing the charitable funds received by the University”.
To find out more about the Society contact Ron Gray on [email protected]
Prof Pearce announces decision to leaveProfessor Shirley Pearce has announced her decision to step down from her role as Vice Chancellor at the end of the current academic year.
By July 2012, Prof Pearce will have been Vice Chancellor of Loughborough for seven years. During this time, the University has strengthened its research and innovation performance to secure its position as an international leader, particularly in the areas of manufacturing and sport, exercise and health sciences.
“From the moment I was appointed in April 2005, I have felt privileged to be part of such a distinctive university,” said Professor Pearce. “Loughborough is a very special place and has been extremely successful as a consequence of the commitment to excellence that we see right across the campus. It has been a very exciting time with numerous highlights, including topping the league for the UK’s best student experience for five years running.
“I am announcing my decision now to allow the University sufficient time to appoint my successor and so that I can, openly, explore future opportunities.
“I am enormously grateful to all my colleagues and to the students at Loughborough for their support to me personally and for their commitment to excellence which has made my role at the University so enjoyable and rewarding.”
Loughborough is 11th in latest University Guide Loughborough has leapt to 11th place in the latest edition of The Sunday Times University Guide, confirming its place among the UK’s leading higher education institutions.
The Guide, published in September, is compiled using a number of criteria including student satisfaction, teaching excellence, research quality, students’ degree results and graduate employment levels.
In the individual subject tables, Loughborough was rated top ten in fifteen of its subject areas. They are: Finance and Accounting, Management, Medical Science and Pharmacy, Sports Science (all 2nd); Civil, Chemical and Other Engineering, Architecture, Building and Planning, Human and Social Geography, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (all 4th); Mechanical Engineering (5th); Media Studies, Communication and Information Studies (both 7th); Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology (8th); Technology (9th); and Art and Design (10th).
“We are delighted to have risen to 11th in the 2012 Sunday Times University Guide,” said Professor Shirley Pearce. “It is recognition of Loughborough’s all-round strength, reflecting the quality of our education, our first-class research and the exceptional student experience we provide at the University.”
Staff volunteers claim cash for good causesThis Autumn staff volunteers helped 12 Charnwood groups attract a University grant to fund special projects and equipment.
Just over £5,000 was awarded from the Inside Out Fund – one of four categories that make up the overall Community Donations Fund.
Groups and projects to receive support include Thorpe Acre Pre School, Hum Hey Hindustani, Haddon Way Residents and Syston Town FC.
The Donations Fund will be in operation again for the 2011/2012 academic year. Details of the funds and deadlines for submission of bids are available on the University website. See www.lboro.ac.uk/community for details and more information.
12 inaugurals for 2012A series of 12 inaugural lectures has been confirmed for 2012, starting with Prof Graham Matthews from the Department of Information Science on 18 January. The lectures run throughout the year and are an opportunity for new professors to showcase their research and expertise. Staff, students and the local community are welcome to attend. For the full programme see www.lboro.ac.uk/inaugural
LU gets its Green GownLoughborough’s sustainability efforts have been recognised at this year’s Green Gown Awards.
The University’s It’s Better OFF campaign beat seven other shortlisted universities to the Promoting Positive Behaviour award, which recognises staff engagement activities promoting positive behaviour change.
The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives at higher education institutions across the UK. Sustainability Manager Jo Hasbury has praised staff for their ongoing support of It’s Better OFF.
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Liftshare week sparks car share increase The sustainability team saw a 10% boost to the University’s Car Share
Scheme membership thanks to a series of events during National Liftshare
Week in October.
23 new members and three new BUDi teams signed up to reduce their
carbon emissions and save money. The new teams will save
a staggering 13,457 road miles a year, equivalent to
4.6 tonnes of carbon, or £2,994.
The Car Share Scheme now has 267
members and 19 BUDi teams. Members have
saved a phenomenal £83,697 and 104.7 tonnes
of carbon dioxide since January 2009.
If you’re interested in signing up to the
Liftshare scheme or want to know more,
visit the sustainability website
(www.lboro.ac.uk/sustainability) and click on travel and transport / car.
Staff Development launches new guide The Staff Development Guide 2011-2012 is out this month. Find out
about the variety of courses and workshops available to staff from
the staff development pages (www.lboro.ac.uk/staffdevelopment)
or look out for a hard copy in your department soon.
Get a Street View of campusThe University campus now features on Google Street View. Google’s camera bike was in Loughborough in March to record images throughout the campus for the interactive map, making it even easier for visitors, students and staff to find out where they need to go and to explore our outstanding 437 acre campus from the comfort of their computer. To view the University’s Street View visit: http://goo.gl/zt5b7
Short films promote student support Four new short films covering a range of student support topics are now available on the University’s YouTube channel.
The informative programmes cover careers, health and welfare, accommodation, and academic support, and are presented by students from the English and Drama Department.
The films provide a valuable insight for current and potential students and have been posted online so they are available for anyone who may wish to use them. Access Loughborough’s YouTube site from the University home page or at:
www.youtube.com/lborouniversity
Turn your ID card to cash Staff can use their ID cards to pay for food and drinks on campus and receive exclusive offers and discounts thanks to a new scheme from imago.
Cash+ allows all staff and students to upload cash onto their ID card, which can be used to purchase food and drinks at imago outlets including Piazza at the Students’ Union and the EHB.
Users benefit from additional incentives such as an extra 5% credit boost from imago on each upload, and discounted meal deals across the campus when using Cash+.
Money can easily be uploaded onto your ID card at any time online, or by calling into the Student Accommodation Centre.
For more information and to top up visit www.lboro.ac.uk/campus-living and click on the cash+ link.
Silver for environmental progress Loughborough has received a silver award for
implementing its Environmental Management System (EMS). The award, from EMS
provider EcoSystem, recognises progress made establishing an environmental policy and setting objectives for improvements in areas such as waste and recycling, energy and water, emissions and discharge, travel and transport, and building
and refurbishment.
Happy Birthday to The Link Loughborough-based Olympic hurdler Will Sharman has helped the University’s The Link Hotel celebrate its first birthday.
The anniversary was marked in a week-long celebration that included a family fun day, the launch of a Sunday carvery in the hotel restaurant, and a canapés and champagne evening where Will was star guest and speaker.
“The first anniversary of the hotel is a big occasion for the team, especially for those who worked here before imago took over,” said Keith Barber, Manager of The Link. “Since the refurbishment and relaunch last September, we’ve had fantastic feedback from staff, guests and residents – even Will who’d been here years ago, couldn’t believe it was the same place.
“The celebrations have been a great opportunity to look back at what we’ve achieved and Will was the perfect speaker to remind us how proud we should be of Loughborough University and what we have to offer here.”
Earlier in the year, The Link achieved a three star status from VisitBritain, demonstrating how far the hotel has come since being acquired by imago in 2010.
Vice Chancellor Shirley Pearce cutting the cake
Two new trucks for FM fleet Two new electric trucks have been added to the University fleet. The utility vehicles, which have been jointly purchased by Facilities Management and imago Services, can travel up to 50 miles on a single battery charge, and use around 4p per mile in electricity; a saving of up to 80% compared to a diesel van.
The trucks are regularly used by the grounds and gardens team, and by imago to transport goods and equipment for conferences and events, and collect waste and recycling.
CASH+Green Impact is up and runningThere’s still time to sign up to Green Impact – the latest addition to It’s Better OFF.
Part of the NUS sustainable accreditation scheme, Green Impact sees staff teams work together to reduce their department and building’s environmental impact by setting and working towards goals throughout the year. The best performing team will be presented with Gold at an annual awards ceremony in 2012.
To sign up, or for more information, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/sustainability or email [email protected]
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Awards & honours Dean of the School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Professor Yiannis Vardaxoglou has been named a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Maths student Ricardo Braganza has received Loughborough’s premier student award, the Sir Robert Martin University Prize.
Computer Science Graduate Andre Samuel was named one of Britain’s 100 most outstanding new black graduates by Future Leaders magazine.
Loughborough-led project Engineering YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) was highly commended in the Enterprise Champions category of the 2011 National Enterprise Educator Awards (NEEA).
School of the Arts sculptor John Atkin has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Sculpture Academy for his role in developing cultural initiatives between the UK and China.
Two Design School PhD students have won awards at international conferences. Yacine Ouzzahra won the best student oral presentation at the International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics in Greece and Damien Fournet was awarded the young investigator award at the Conference of the European College of Sports Science in Liverpool.
Holywell Park has been awarded the VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation a second time for its consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
Product Design Engineering Student Matt Oakley has received 3M’s Student of the Year award for being the most outstanding industrial placement student in its Health Care business this year.
25 years’ service Thirty two members of staff have received their Long Service Awards which are presented upon completion of 25 years’ employment at the University. Staff reaching the landmark this year come from 18 different academic and service departments, with Facilities Management and the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering each having five members of staff make the milestone.
Recipients were presented with a certificate by the Vice Chancellor and were invited to choose a commemorative gift up to the value of £150. Congratulations to:
Academic Registry: Dr Brigette Vale; Aeronautical & Automotive Engineering: Dr Jon Carrotte; Chemical Engineering: Mr Graham Moody, Prof Richard Holdich; Computer Science: Richard Mee, Patrick Holligan; Design School: John Richardson, Dr Val Mitchell; Electronic & Electrical Engineering: David Wayment; Enterprise Office: Jon Walker; Facilities Management: Graham Harper, Margaret Newton, Bronwen Horton, Sheila Spencer, Jethendra Fatania; Finance: Jacqueline North; Human Resources: Sue Bruce; imago Services: Bev Squires; IT Services: David Watson; Materials: Geoffrey Wilcox, David Insley; Physics: Bharat Chavda, John Samson; Politics History and International Relations: David Berry, Pauline Dainty; School of the Arts: Jim Gladwin; School of Business & Economics: Dr Andrew Higson; Wolfson School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering: Dr David Kerr, Prof Colin Garner, David Britton, Paul King, Sean Mitchell.
Colourful day for students and their familiesA group of Loughborough’s mature students and their families took part in a special colour workshop hosted by the Department of Chemistry in October.
Around 40 adults and children, aged two to 17, turned out for the Creating a Colourful Life event which included a range of exciting activities and was an opportunity for families to visit the
University campus. Participants made their own paints using eggs, sent secret messages using cabbages and lemon juice, made rocks magically change colour, and painted mugs and money boxes for a take home memento.
For more information on the Colourful Life project visit www.creatingacolourfullife.co.uk
New Centre for Professional Work and CareersThe School of Business and Economics has launched its Centre for Professional Work and Careers to explore changes in traditional working environments.
Led by Prof Laurie Cohen, areas of research include the offshore outsourcing of professional work, mobility and remote working arrangements amongst knowledge workers, and career meaning making, as well as professional work and careers in entrepreneurial organisations and the health sector.
To find out more visit www.lboro.ac.uk/cpwc
Art links with sport for Radar seriesArt and sport science have been brought together as part of a research-based series of projects from the University’s contemporary arts programme Radar. Artist Revital Cohen has worked with sports psychologist David Fletcher and a Loughborough gymnast to create a series of photographs exploring mental preparation.
Photos will be on display in the Design School from 16 December to 30 January. This commission is the latest part of the Human Condition/ing series.
See www.arts.lboro.ac.uk/radar for details.
LU is all atwitter Follow the University on its official twitter pages @lborouniversity and keep an eye out for its official Facebook pages due to be launched in the new year.
Ten years of distance learning The University’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) – based in the School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering – has been celebrating the tenth anniversary of its distance learning course.
The Renewable Energy Systems Technology MSc, which is also available as a one-year full-time course, attracts students from across the world. It offers people a unique way to study for a Masters, with the opportunity to learn on campus in block taught modules and off campus with videoed lectures, live online tutorials, virtual group project work and active internet discussion boards.
The course is internationally recognised for its focus on wind, solar, bioenergy, hydro, tidal and wave technologies, as well as the integration of renewable energy into existing energy networks. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Energy Institute as further learning towards Chartered Engineer status.
Course coordinator Dr Richard Blanchard said: “We are incredibly proud of how the distance learning course has developed over the last ten years, creating a global community of students from more than 20 countries.”
Business boost for Art and Design graduatesA new initiative from the Enterprise Office is helping the University’s art and design graduates take their first steps in business.
The Studio, which was launched in October, has been set up to help graduates from the School of the Arts and the Design School develop their ideas into commercially viable products, services or social enterprises.
Residents of The Studio have access to the University’s academic resources and facilities, as well as its mentoring, business support and marketing expertise.
The Studio currently houses ten recent graduate companies that hope to launch a number of innovative product designs and businesses, including Avo – a self-maintaining fish tank, and ASAP – a battery-powered rescue craft for life savers.
For more information on The Studio and its tenants, visit www.lboro.ac.uk/thestudio
experimenting with colours in the chemistry lab
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HazleRIGG laWn
The Hazlerigg lawn has been
transformed to provide a focal point
near the main entrance and in front
of two of the University’s most
photographed buildings. A new lawn has
been laid with pathways providing clear
routes from Central Park through to the
Students’ Union and from the Student
Village across to East Park.
A planting scheme will provide colour
and interest throughout the year, and
benches have been fitted around the
perimeter for passers-by to sit and enjoy
the new surroundings.
RuTlanD BuIlDInG
Refurbishment of the Rutland Building was completed on schedule ready for more than 150 staff
from the Teaching Centre, Staff Development, Academic Registry, Enterprise Office and Research
Office to move in in early November.
As well as new office space and a smart new reception for Academic Registry enquiries, the
building boasts a suite of new training rooms for Staff Development and the Teaching Centre,
providing a hub for professional development activities on campus. Architects have ensured many
of the heritage elements of the 1930s building have been retained.
FM Take oveR olD InnovaTIon CenTRe
The former Innovation Centre has been
refurbished to provide a new home
for Facilities Management. Staff have
re-located from four buildings, to work
together in one of the largest open plan
areas on campus, seating upwards
of 60 staff. Other spaces within the
building provide valuable space for
departments whose accommodation is
under construction.
DesIGn sCHool BuIlD CoMpleTe
Work has been completed on the
University’s striking new £21 million
Loughborough Design School.
The 7,760m² building includes
innovative teaching and lecture
space, workshops, offices, research
laboratories, design studios, computer
and prototyping suites and areas
for display and interaction. It brings
together staff from the Department of
Design and Technology, the Ergonomics
Safety Research Institute (ESRI) and
the Department of Ergonomics, who are
now all part of the School.
Professor Tony Hodgson, Dean of the
Loughborough Design School, said:
“The new building provides the perfect
home for the School. It will become a
significant centre for the design of ‘real
world’ products, services and systems
and further enhance the University’s
position as a world leader in the field
of design.”
Students returned this autumn to three new lecture theatres catering for a total of 670 students
The Design School’s stylish new lecture theatre has been created to cater for group working as well as traditional lectures, with L-shaped seating providing a multi-purpose teaching and learning space.
The former Quorn Lecture Theatre in the EHB has reached new heights after it was extended into the floor above. The tiered seating caters for up to 400 students.
Poor quality storage and office space in James France has been converted to provide a 120 seat tiered lecture theatre in an area of very high demand
James France Walk has also had a makeover. Walkways between the buildings have been resurfaced to improve disabled access, cycle parking has been increased and the James France Building has been re-clad in insulated aluminium panels. Additional seating and new landscaping has been introduced along the walkway and students, staff and visitors will soon be able to pick up outdoor Wi-Fi in the surrounding areas.
The Arts project The Edward Barnsley building and areas around the Cope Auditorium have been refurbished to provide improved accommodation for the School of the Arts and for the relocated Art Centre. There have been big improvements to the workshop spaces and technical facilities as well as a new foyer space to serve both the auditorium and the academic accommodation.
Crossroads completion Phase one of the Margaret Keay crossroads realignment has seen a vast improvement to the junction which previously proved tricky for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles alike to cross. Phase two of the project is about to kick off which will see new landscaping introduced to link the crossroads to the EHB Square.
Keeping staff warm this winter Staff should feel the benefits of the new Central Heating Plant (CHP) this winter after a second summer-long project to re-lay and re-route the heating pipes. A total of 2km of new pipework now serves almost all buildings on East and Central Parks
Switched on in August 2011, the new CHP has already saved £50k in utilities costs and will reduce carbon emissions by 2,250 tonnes per year.
vIllaGe CouRT The original Elvyn Richards blocks built in the mid 70s are being refurbished in phases to complete the self-catered Village Court. 109 of the 386 bedrooms have been completed with the rest to follow in February 2012.
HasleGRave Refurbishment of the Haslegrave Building’s upper floors remains on track for completion by June 2012. The top three floors have been redesigned and refurbished to provide central accommodation for Computer Science. IT Services have largely completed their move to Holywell Park.
sHoWCase pITCH First class facilities for the 1st XI football team and changing rooms catering for the Holywell pitches will be complete by spring 2012. The stadium will provide space for 3,000 spectators including covered seats and social facilities for up to 300 people.
Fresh look for campus new Teaching spaces
projects underway
It was a busy summer for the Facilities Management team who oversaw the completion of a wide range of development, refurbishment and landscaping projects across the campus.
Margaret Keay crossroads
Facilities Management Building
James France Walk
Get involved
Fruit Routes needs you
Fruit Routes Group – Foraging, Harvesting, Planting, SharingBe part of an active Fruit Routes group in partnership with sister project Landscaping Our Society. Group activities include foraging or free food walks across campus at different times of the year, harvesting trips to harvest existing fruit and nut trees on and around campus, cooking with found produce from campus and the surrounding area, and seasonal feasts and creative events linking local food, sustainability and landscape.
A number of productive fruit trees and foraging opportunities already exist on campus and these are integrated into the new Fruit Routes project. The Shed is available as a hub for these activities. The Fruit Route can also be used as an outdoor venue for arts and creative projects.
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Plant new treesA group of volunteers is needed to help plant around 300 new fruit and nut trees in February 2012. A planting weekend has been organised for 18-19 February (from 12.30-4pm each day) and will be led by Fruit Routes artist Anne-Marie Culhane and the University’s Grounds and Gardens team. Soup and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers and no previous experience of tree planting is required. An outdoor, midwinter celebration is also planned once all the trees are in place. Become a 2012
Medal Maker
The volunteering programme set up to support Loughborough’s Olympic activities is now looking for students, staff, and members of the local community to formally apply.
‘Medal Makers’ – developed by the University and Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport, will recruit volunteers to provide assistance to the preparation camps for Team GB and Japan, who will be based on campus in the build up to the London 2012 Games.
Over 600 people have already registered an expression of interest for the scheme. However with the formal application process now live, there is still an opportunity to apply for these unique volunteering roles.
Information about how to apply can be found on the website at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/london2012/getting-involved/medal-makers/
Become a Fruit Route tree friendPeople are needed to keep an eye on the trees once they are planted. Fruit trees require minimal care; occasional watering for new trees if the summers are very hot and some intermittent pruning in the formative years. Volunteers can care for a cluster of trees on the Fruit Route or even just one tree. Again, no prior knowledge of tree care is required.
To sign up to any of these initiatives contact artist and project deviser Anne-Marie Culhane on [email protected]
Fruit Routes is being funded and developed alongside the University’s Landscape Master Plan, a Facilities Management project that encompasses the whole campus. It is intended that Fruit Routes provide corridors and pathways that link sites and people in a dynamic way with their environment and offer possibilities for fruit harvesting and foraging, outdoor learning and cultural events as well as enhancing local biodiversity.
Follow Fruit Routes at fruitroutesloughborough.wordpress.com
There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities available to staff throughout the year via the various projects and initiatives based on and around campus. Here are just a few ways you can get involved in 2012.
Members of staff are able to get involved in the Students’ Union’s
Action volunteer programme, whether it be volunteering in a one-off
project, or getting involved in one of the ongoing schemes. Projects
range from woodland conservation, painting and gardening to
railway restoration and many other worthwhile initiatives. Bespoke
volunteering projects can also be developed for individual
departments or groups.
For more information log onto www.lufbra.net/action or email
Action Chair David Cox at [email protected]
Be an ACtIoN HERo
ConseRvaTIon evenTs A series of conservation events take place each year to help maintain the University’s woodland areas. In addition to the Fruit Routes tree planting, the next event is:
Holywell Woods Conservation, 15 February 2012, 12.30-4pmLed by Loughborough’s senior arborist Mark Hillman and his colleague Jezz, volunteers will help with a variety of tasks including hazel coppicing, sycamore pulling and the creation of habitat piles. Email [email protected] to sign up.
The new Fruit Routes project kicked off this autumn with around 150 people attending the foraging walks, cider and wine making workshop and artists talk.
A steady trickle of students, staff and locals dropped into the shed during launch week for a cup of fruit tea or campus apple juice, or to take part in pressing of the large number of foraged apples and pears.
The project identified that many people are interested in foraging and harvesting and are keen to volunteer as Friends of the Fruit Route. A lot of people are unsure what to do with the fruit they harvest and a future aim is to provide recipes to help people learn how to preserve and use the local crop.
Fruit Routes is a public participation project so its potential is in the hands of the students, staff and local residents who want to get involved. Here are some ways you can take part:
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Named after Loughborough University of Technology’s first ever Chancellor Lord Harry Pilkington (chairman of Pilkington Brothers glass manufacturers from 1949-1973), the Pilkington building took two years to construct and officially opened its doors in 1980/81.
After the first ever library was formed in a small room of the Loughborough
Technical Institute, the University’s libraries have been housed in the
College Billiard Room, Martin Hall and the Ann Packer, Schofield and Herbert
Manzoni buildings.
Jenny Clark, University Archivist Jenny had worked at the University Library for just six months when it moved to the Pilkington building. She was responsible for establishing the University’s first formal archives which have flourished under her care.
Jenny reflects on some of the changes she’s seen since the early ‘80s and her favourite archive treasures:
“Technology has been the main driving force behind many of the changes at the Library over the last 30 years. When I first arrived they were still issuing books using paper tickets and stamps, but these days the books are scanned which speeds up the process and the administration behind it.
“I remember the arrival of the cafe as a big moment for the Library. For years people had complained about the lack of a suitable facility to eat and drink – there was previously only a dingy back room – so to see the cafe come to fruition was actually quite a large achievement.
“I’ve had many highlights over the years and have met some fascinating people through working with the Library. I find it really interesting to see what our ex-students hand in to the archives as it’s just as important to have personal records like photos and workbooks as well as the official documents.
“My favourite pieces are the 1948 Olympic torch and the collection of documents and photos relating to Commander Collins who organised the1948 Olympic torch relay. I’m really interested in sport history and find the 1948 Olympic archives great. They are particularly relevant right now because of the London 2012 Olympic Games.”
the percentage of overall books borrowed by students from the Social Sciences department in 2010/11 to be named the top department for borrowing. SSEHS was second with 10.3% and the School of Business and Economics third with 9.3%
BooKS wERE iSSUED in 2009/10 – An AvERAGE oF 886 BooKS FoR EvERy DAy iT wAS opEn
was the most expensive individual e-journal subscription paid for by the Library in 2011. it was for Journal of physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
the number of times Modern Banking in Theory and practice by Shelagh Heffernan has been borrowed since 2004, making it the most borrowed book in the library
people entered the Library overnight on 4 June 2011
DownLoADS oF THE SpoRTS iLLUSTRATED E-JoURnAL wERE MADE in 2010, MAKinG iT THE MoST popULAR oF THE yEAR. SpoRTS SCiEnCE JoURnALS ACCoUnTED FoR EiGHT oF THE Top TEn TiTLES in 2010
11.1
265,759
£6,810
762study spaces are available in the library
1,058
2,414
13,985 queries were answered by the Library’s Enquiry Desks in 2010/11. The team received an average 364 requests per day (one every two minutes) ranging from detailed subject enquiries to “what time is tea in my halls?”
132,813
people visited the Library in 2010/11 – an average of 1,948 per day
711,208
The library in numbers
THE AREA in SqUARE METRES oF THE LiBRARy ovER THREE FLooRS
7,777
Today, the University Library employs over 80 permanent and casual staff split into five key teams:
Academic ServicesThis 12-strong team
includes the academic
librarians who provide
support to academic
departments and deliver
information, literacy and
study skills sessions
for students. Led by
Ruth Stubbings, this
team is also responsible
for copyright.
AdministrationUnder the leadership
of Service Development
Manager Graham
Walton, the
administrators manage
the building, human
resources, finance,
health and safety and
quality standards.
ArchivesArchivist Jenny
Clark manages the
University Archives
which hold written,
photographic and other
material relating to
the University and its
predecessor colleges,
as well as papers
of former staff and
students. Find out
more about Jenny’s life
at Loughborough across
the page.
Customer ServicesMatt Cunningham
oversees the borrowing
of books and the library
enquiry service.
Support ServicesJeff Brown heads
up this team which
is responsible for
the purchase and
organisation of all
library materials and
resources.
Ad-libGet the latest information on the Library’s collections, resources, services and events from ad-lib, the Library’s blog, which is available to view at www.blog.lboro.ac.uk
Become a borrowerUniversity staff can access the University Library for free using their staff card and are able to borrow up to 30 items at a time.
Alumni are eligible to join the Library free of charge for the first five years, after which they can choose to pay an annual or one-off life membership.
Members of the public aged 18 and above are welcome to use the Library free of charge for reference. External borrowing tickets are available for £50 per year.
For more information email [email protected] or call 01509 222360.
A work of fiction Library staff are regularly asked by students and their parents if the Pilkington building is sinking after the Students’ Union magazine Label – many years ago – ran an April Fools’ story reporting the building was unable to support the weight of its books.
new look The Library has recently undertaken a rebranding exercise with help from Marketing and Communications and the Department of Information Science, so look out for its new-look literature and website due out soon.
Service excellence
The Library prides itself on its
attention to customer service and staff
satisfaction. This year it achieved the
government-backed Customer Service
Excellence Standard, to add to the
Investors in People Bronze status it
was re-accredited with in 2010.
A short video detailing the Library’s development since the early 1900s was
produced as part of the University’s centenary year. It’s available to view at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/library/about/throughtheyears.html
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Librarian Professor Tony Evans with Lady and Lord Pilkington
librarythe University
In 2011 the University Library
celebrated its 30th year in the Pilkington building
1. 1981 exhibition A display capturing technology, culture and events in 1981 was erected in the Library foyer
2. Alumni coffee morning More than 45 alumni attended a special coffee morning hosted in the library
3. Artist in Residence Thanks to funding from the Youth Group, the library commissioned second year Illustrations student Rebecca Hall to produce a series of paintings to capture the library in 2011
Three ways Pilkington celebrated 30 years
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Getting value for Money IN 2009, AMIDST SPECULATION OF FUNDING CUTS TO
HIGHER EDUCATION, LOUGHBOROUGH EMBARKED UPON ITS VALUE
FOR MONEy (VFM) REVIEW TO RE-EVALUATE ITS SPENDING AND MAKE
SURE THE UNIVERSITy MAxIMISED ITS RESOURCES
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, VFM will have delivered recurrent savings in excess of £1.5million per year.
Many of the initial nine projects have already been implemented or are underway with more projects planned for the future in consultation with the Academic Leadership Team and Services Working Together group.
Not only will these projects achieve University-wide efficiencies, but they will also help departments deliver the 1% pay and 1.5% non-pay savings required in the forward five-year forecast.
other vFM activitiesn The VAT grouping for imago Services and imago Limited has been revised to reduce costs of transactions between the University and its subsidiaries by 20%.
n Major reviews of the Sports Development Centre (SDC), Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) and Ergonomic and Safety Research Institute (ESRI) have led to substantial efficiency savings.
1. pRoCuReMenT The University has reviewed much of its procurement processes to find ways of tightening its belt without sacrificing service or quality. Major savings have already been made by renegotiating insurance and reviewing the suppliers of temporary staff.
2. sIMplIFICaTIon oF FInanCIal pRoCesses The purchasing card approval system D.cal has been replaced with a new programme that posts directly into Agresso (the University’s management system) which means transactions can be processed up to four weeks earlier than before and financial managers receive more accurate and relevant information.
3. InsTITuTIonal sTRuCTuRe The new Schools structure came into effect on the 1 August and is targeted to save £645,000 per year from 2011/12 onwards.
4. eneRGy ConsuMpTIon anD CaRBon ReDuCTIon The It’s Better OFF campaign has seen significant savings on gas and electricity. Not only does this achieve the VFM agenda, but also the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) targets which set the University the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint by 43% by 2020. Capital improvements such as the new Central Heating Plant are also key to attaining these goals.
5. sIMplIFyInG sTuDenT aDMIn Loughborough has launched a new facility for students to take control of their University registration and administration. In September returning students were able to re-register with the University online, while Freshers could access their email accounts and retrieve their IT credentials before arriving on campus so they were up and running as soon as they got here. Students can also now maintain certain personal details online throughout the year.
These systems have replaced time-consuming manual procedures, providing direct benefits to students and realising significant savings in staff time and resources.
A series of other projects are planned over the next two years to further simplify core administrative practices, including online registration for new students, the electronic processing of applications, and a number of student finance related enhancements.
6. sIMplIFICaTIon oF HR An improved HR database i-trent went live in the summer and is being developed to enable employee and manager self-service. In time, staff and departments will be able to update their personal details, receive electronic payslips, and record Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) online. The system also allows improved sickness and holiday recording. In addition to this, a number of HR policies such as overtime and sickness have been updated.
7. CenTRal TIMeTaBlInG Central timetabling was introduced this academic year to create better timetables for staff and students and improve the learning experience and use of teaching space. Previously the University’s 22 departments independently coordinated schedules for more than 50,000 teaching hours.
8. InTeRnal ReCHaRGInG Budgets have been centralised or reallocated to reduce internal recharging. Two areas that have seen a significant saving in administration costs are postal services and telephone line rental, budgets for which have been passed to Facilities Management (FM) and IT Services.
FM has also received a central budget for setting up rooms for exams and degree day services which were previously charged to the Exams Office and Academic Registry.
Other areas which have seen substantial reductions to administration costs include: confidential waste, inter library loans, fire extinguisher maintenance and related signage, occupational health service, and health and safety training.
This policy of not recharging only applies to internal departments – external tenants will still be charged for any of these services.
9. i2012 pRoJeCTs The i2012 infrastructure project represents a major investment to see the University through 2016 and beyond. A robust new network and telephony platform is providing a foundation for a host of new services, such as security and building management, in addition to supporting research and teaching data needs.
The upgrade of the JANET connection to 10GB maintains Loughborough’s position in the very top echelon of research universities and a ‘mini-pod’ data centre has avoided millions of pounds in building costs and will make a significant carbon savings contribution. The innovative ‘hybrid cloud’ approach mitigates risks associated with cloud IT services, and is attracting wide attention in the HE sector and beyond, and the new Windows 7 desktop service is providing a stable, flexible platform for academics and support staff, on or off campus.
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Making a splash in elite sport
This project is a crucial component in British swimmers’ quest for world records and gold medals. Professors Andrew West, Paul Conway and Mike Caine have developed unique and robust tools that track the performance of a swimmer through every stage of a race.
Sensors on the edge of the pool measure factors like force generated by the dive, time between dive and first stroke, angle of entry and depth of dive. In the water, a matchbox-sized ‘node’, worn on the body and packed with electronics, can measure such factors as accelerations and rotations.
LED markers attached to the swimmer enable cameras to track their movements automatically. When the swimmers turn, pressure pads on the pool wall provide information on foot placement and orientation, time on the wall and pressure distribution.
Getting a grip on the ultimate sports equipmentRobots are widely used in the sports equipment industry to test clubs, rackets and bats, but they are often limited by a basic grip that does not represent that of the human hand.
Dr Jon Roberts and his team are on the brink of developing a robot golfer that can copy the nuances of an elite player’s technique, opening up exciting new possibilities.
By developing ways of measuring the three-dimensional motion of a golfer and using the data to programme a robot, they hope to build a new generation machine that can exactly emulate a player’s unique swing.
Elite golfers could have equipment designed specifically for them, while amateurs could select clubs according to their swing type. The technology could hugely benefit manufacturers, enabling them to improve design and increase levels of customisation. Golf equipment manufacturer Ping has already shown interest in taking the work forward.
Launched in 2001, the purpose of the IMCRC was to provide a focal point for research excellence, collaborate actively with UK businesses and facilitate knowledge transfer and exploitation of research results. Since its inception it has delivered economic and social benefits, making a vital contribution to the UK economy.
newsatlboro takes a look at just some of the 200 plus research projects the IMCRC has funded over the last ten years:
among the university projects to have recently received funding are:
Mapping Shakespeare’s London
Dr Gabriel Egan from the Department of English and Drama has received £333,710 from the Arts and Humanities Research Council to showcase
the London theatres of Shakespeare’s time. In partnership with the Victoria & Albert Museum, the project will use mediums including maps and a software application for smartphones to enable tourists to travel to sites in modern London and see visual representations of what they
looked like 400 years ago.
Assessing adults’ impact on teenage aspirations
The British Academy has awarded Dr Helena Pimlott-Wilson and Prof Sarah Holloway from the Department of Geography £213,612 to
research the effects adults’ decisions have on young people. The study aims to provide a better insight into the lives of teenagers and the
factors that influence their own future and aspirations, including how teenagers from different socioeconomic backgrounds feel about parental
employment, and how parental employment practices influence young peoples’ career aspirations.
Helping healthcare managers ‘unlearn’
Dr Crispin Coombs and colleagues in the School of Business and Economics are investigating healthcare managers’ commitment to the process of unlearning – the deliberate practice of giving up particular
knowledge, values or behaviours. With typical focus on gaining new skills, knowledge and behaviours, the project will conduct qualitative interviews
with a range of healthcare managers in order to discover the personal and organisational barriers that can inhibit unlearning. The National
Institute for Health Research Service Delivery Organization (NIHR SDO) has awarded Dr Crispin Coombs £161,028 for the project.
Putting transport users at the centre of design
Loughborough Design School has been awarded an extra £50k by the Technology Strategy Board to build on the research conducted under
the existing Ideas in Transit project. Co-funded by the TSB, EPSRC and the Department for Transport, the project investigates the role of
user-centred designs in the phenomenon of ‘bottom-up’ innovation for sustainable transport. This would involve users generating technology-
supported solutions rather than relying on those coming from government or businesses.
Understanding use of construction software
Drs Peter Demian and Steven Yeomans from the Department of Civil and Building Engineering have been granted £112,528 by the
EPSRC and Asite Solutions Ltd to map professionals’ use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software. BIM is used in building design and construction to understand building behaviour, address design
issues and save time and money. It can be used throughout the life of a building. This project will collect data from construction professionals
and software users to map the information flows over the life of a constructed facility to understand user requirements and improve
the software.
Research grants and contracts
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Constructing a greener futureTomorrow’s buildings will need to be much better at conserving energy. As well as the need to reduce CO2 emissions, clients are demanding lower running costs from heating, cooling and other systems.
Although designs come off the drawing board with excellent strategies for cutting energy use, buildings often disappoint once occupied compared with predicted performance. Professor Dino Bouchlaghem and his team have been finding out why. Their research could transform the industry – leading to better designs that work as they are supposed to in real life.
By reviewing data collected on the energy efficiency of different buildings and conducting user focused surveys, the team was able to prepare detailed energy performance reports on a number of case study school buildings for contractors and facilities managers to help them improve the energy consumption of their buildings and the comfort of the occupants.
After ten hugely successful years the University’s Innovative Manufacturing and Construction Research Centre (IMCRC) has completed its research programme, leaving behind a legacy of ground-breaking academic work.
IMCRCConcrete creationsArchitects are creating stunning buildings with intricate geometric forms, but many never progress beyond the designer’s screen because their complexity makes them too costly to construct.
Now a revolutionary technique being developed at Loughborough could free architects from the restraints of current construction methods. A team led by Dr Richard Buswell has made dramatic progress using additive manufacturing-inspired technologies, where models created on-screen can be formed layer-by-layer into three-dimensional concrete objects.
The Freeform Construction project has shown how very complex sections of
buildings could be created at a much lower cost.
Components could be created with ready-made internal voids and ducts for services, and with shapes that make the most of their insulating properties. Because each piece would be tailor-made, there would be virtually no waste.
The team’s work has generated interest worldwide.
Wearing someone else’s skinHow does it feel to be an older construction worker, suffering work-related illnesses that damage the quality of your everyday life?
Thanks to the work of Research Fellow Sharon Cook and colleagues, including John Richardson, Professor Alistair Gibb and occupational therapist Karen Walmsley, anyone can find out. They have developed a range of devices called SKInS (Sensory and Kinaesthetic Interactive Simulations) that provide wearers with insights into what specific medical conditions feel like.
Their technique, known as empathic modelling, offers major benefits to the building industry and its employees. Using a toolkit of wearable simulations, people can experience five major work-related health conditions suffered by older construction workers, including dermatitis, lower back pain and hearing loss.
The National Construction College is currently in discussions with the project team regarding potential application of the research findings.
Celebratingthe lasting legacy of
Meet 2012 hopefuls onlineA selection of Loughborough’s 2012 hopefuls have been profiled on the University’s 2012 website. Meet them online at www.lboro.ac.uk/london2012/athletes/focus-on
Sports Hall turns to Tv studio The Sir David Wallace Sports Hall was turned into an elaborate BBC studio for back-to-back televised events in November.
The BBC East Midlands Sports Awards returned to Loughborough after a successful event in 2009. Host John Inverdale welcomed guests including new Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson and University Sport Hall of Fame member Robbie Brightwell and his wife, Ann Packer as awards were bestowed upon the region’s sporting heroes.
Guests and television viewers witnessed a fantastic showcase of sports including wheelchair basketball, the pommel horse and a humans vs. BMx riders jump-off on the high jump.
The following evening the Students’ Union hosted BBC Children in Need’s regional event in the same venue. Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate, raise money and enjoy the games and activities on offer. Combined with funds raised during Rag Week, the event raised over £726,000 for Children in Need.
Sandwiched between these two celebrations, the University hosted a special staff event to mark its involvement in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. John Inverdale returned to question some of Loughborough’s 2012 hopefuls and key players in the University’s 2012 preparations. Staff were further entertained with a wheelchair basketball demonstration.
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UNIVERSITY SwIMMING PROGRAMME AwARDED BY GOVERNING BODY
loughborough has once again reached the gold standard for sport, after British swimming recognised the university for its achievements in the swimmer Friendly university programme.
“Loughborough prides itself on supporting our athletes to manage the demands of study and elite sport,” said Prof Pearce. “To be the only university awarded the gold standard for its swimming programme illustrates how our reputation for supporting our student-athletes is being recognised by valued partners such as British Swimming.”
Double World Champion and Loughborough graduate Liam Tancock presented the award to Vice Chancellor Prof Shirley Pearce at a British Swimming event at SportPark.
Loughborough is renowned for its world class facilities for a range of sports, including swimming. But the British Swimming award specifically recognises the role that the University plays in providing valuable support to talented swimmers that come to study at Loughborough.
This support includes the University’s stretch degree policy, which allows students to extend their study period, exam flexibility and temporary leaves of absence in order for athletes to attend elite sporting competition, intensive training periods and preparation camps.
The University also provides talented athletes with funding via the Sports Scholarship schemes, and offers the most extensive University performance lifestyle education programme in the UK.
Relax … at the Therapy zone
encouraging an active campus
A new service providing holistic and complementary therapies has been introduced by the Sports Development Centre and Loughborough Students’ Union
Based at the Students’ Union, a team of qualified professionals are on hand to provide a wide range of treatments including deep tissue massage, Thai sports massage, Thai foot massage, Indian head massage, reflexology, reiki and aromatherapy. Additional services such as hypnotherapy, osteopathy and hopi ear candling are planned for introduction the near future.
Appointments are available from Monday to Saturday and discounts are available to staff and students. For more information or to book an appointment, email [email protected] or call 01509 635000.
A pilot project starts in January to measure activity levels of University staff with predominantly desk-based jobs.
Academics in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) are working in partnership with Technogym on a new campaign called It’s Better oFF… to Move, which will see up to 100 employees (many from Facilities Management) wear Technogym’s MyWellness Keys to measure levels of activity over an initial six month period.
Participants will visit the lab for a series of health indicator measurements at the start of the project, then at three-month intervals during the year. Specialised software will give individuals feedback on activity levels and allow them to set personal goals and even compete against colleagues across the University.
Project leader Stacy Clemes said: “Loughborough staff make an ideal target group for an active campus initiative like this after results from the recent staff travel survey showed only 28% of staff reported meeting national physical activity guidelines. Added to this, 87% of staff said they have sedentary jobs with an average sitting time of 8.5 hours per day.”
Loughborough Lightning has been selected to continue its participation in the Netball Super League. The decision
by England Netball will see the sport’s premier competition continue to be played at Loughborough University for the
next four seasons.
Loughborough Lightning is a franchise owned by the University, in partnership with East Midlands Netball.
The team is based at the University and is made up of current students, Loughborough graduates and regional players.
The new season gets underway on the weekend of 21 January 2012. Further information about Loughborough Lightning can be found on their website www.loughboroughlightning.co.uk
lougborough lightning secure place in
netball super league
Vice Chancellor Shirley Pearce and double World Champion Liam Tancock
Will’s pitches win national awardWill Relf, the Head Groundsman for cricket at Loughborough University, has been formally recognised for the excellent standard of pitches he produced last season.
The England and Wales Cricket Board awarded Will as the winner for the best pitches at MCC Universities at the 2011 Groundsman of the year Awards, beating the likes of Cambridge, Durham and Oxford universities.
Every cricket pitch is rated at the end of the match by each of the umpires, and the ratings were used as the basis for making the awards.
nike Football academy makes loughborough homeThe Nike Academy has selected Loughborough as its new home for the 2011-2012 season.
The Nike Academy is a professional football development programme run by Nike and supported by the Premier League. It has one aim – to help and support highly skilled and committed young footballers to reach their potential and make it as a professional.
The 22 players in the Academy are from across the UK, and for the first time are joined by international team mates from Belgium, France, South Africa, Ghana, Korea and Australia.
Loughborough was selected as the new full time home for the Academy as it was able to match Nike’s intentions to offer a football development experience that develops the individual’s football abilities, alongside offering an appropriate educational programme.
Loughborough are also offering access to its world class sports facilities as well as conditioning and
sport medicine provision, along with office desk space and support for the Academy staff and coaches.
Andy Borrie, the University’s Deputy Director of Sport said:
“We are delighted to be supporting Nike with this exciting project, and welcome the Academy players to Loughborough. Not only will the players benefit from our fantastic training facilities, they will also be very much a part of the world class community of athletes that we have on our campus.”
You can find out more about the Nike Academy and watch the players’ progress during the season by visiting www.nike.com/nikefootball or www.facebook.com/NikeAcademy
Family meals help fussy eaters LUCRED’s Faye Powell has found that eating together as a family may encourage children to be more open to trying new types of food. The results showed that friendly interaction instead of coercive strategies, like pressure and physical prompting, could mean young children try a varied diet.News-Medical.Net, sciencedaily.com
Warning over multi-screen viewingA study has found children are often ‘multi-screen viewing’; watching TV while simultaneously using smartphones, laptops or hand-held gaming devices. Alongside researchers from Bristol University, Prof Stuart Biddle from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has been looking at how such habits are linked to obesity, poorer mental well-being and health problems in later life.BBC Online, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Press Association Newswire, sciencedaily.com, Metro, countrywide regional media
How can the euro be saved?Professor David Llewellyn from the School of Business and Economics has urged that a holistic approach to solving the interconnected crises threatening the survival of the Euro must be undertaken by member states in order to prevent catastrophic failure.Sky News, BBC Radio 4, Fresh Business Thinking
Measuring marine construction’s underwater acoustics Dr Paul Leper and colleagues in the School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering is working with environmental engineering consultancy HR Wallingford to develop an underwater acoustic model to assess the impact of underwater noise on fish and sea mammal behaviour. It can be applied in marine renewable energy, oil and gas extraction, dredging and other settings.Various international trade press and websites
saved by a breath Scientists from the Department of Chemistry and experts at the National Technical University of Athens have devised sensors to detect breath and sweat which one day could locate survivors buried under buildings hit by an earthquake or a bomb blast. Led by Prof Paul Thomas, the sensors are a safer, quicker and more efficient search tool than sniffer dogs, who risk life and limb to detect trapped survivors.BBC Online, The Independent, Press Association Newswire, countrywide regional media, various international media
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Archives
March10 March, 2pm
Loughborough Rugby v Westoewww.loughboroughrugby.com
14 March, 7.30pmCope Auditorium
Concert: the Way of the Drum by
Mugenkyo taiko DrummersTickets £12 (£10 Conc)
01509 635 000www.arts.lboro.ac.uk
21 March, 5pmStewart Mason Building
Inaugural lecture: Prof Elizabeth Stokoe (Social Sciences)
www.lboro.ac.uk/inaugural
28 MarchAlumni Coffee Morning –
Loughborough Design Schoolwww.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/coffeemornings
January 16 December-30 January Design School Radar: Revital Cohen exhibition www.arts.lboro.ac.uk/radar
18 January, 5pm Stewart Mason Building Inaugural lecture: Prof Graham Matthews (Information Science)www.lboro.ac.uk/inaugural 21 January, 6pm Netball CentreLoughborough Lightning v team Northumbria www.loughboroughlightning.co.uk 25 January, 7.30pm Cope AuditoriumConcert: Sinfonia ViVATickets £12 (£10 Conc) 01509 635 000 / www.arts.lboro.ac.uk
25 January, 10.30amAlumni Coffee Morning – Design and Print tourwww.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/coffeemornings
28 January, 2pmLoughborough Rugby v Caldywww.loughboroughrugby.com
February 18 February, 2pmLoughborough Rugby v Leicester Lionswww.loughboroughrugby.com
18 February, 6pm, Netball CentreLoughborough Lightning v Hertfordshire Maverickswww.loughboroughlightning.co.uk
29 February, 10.30amAlumni Coffee Morning – Loughborough and 2012 olympicswww.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/coffeemornings
29 February, 5pm, Stewart Mason Building Inaugural lecture: Prof Alistair Milne (Business and Economics)www.lboro.ac.uk/inaugural
Loughborough’s library has changed dramatically since it was first formed in 1915.
The establishment of the Loughborough Technical Institute in 1909 and its expansion in 1915 meant the need for a library was imminent, and a small reference library was housed in one room.
Later, to satisfy a need for expansion, the college billiard rooms were converted and were furnished with bookcases, tables and chairs made by students as part of their course.
After WWII the library was split across four separate locations that included Martin Hall and the Ann Packer, Schofield and Herbert Manzoni Buildings.
In 1980 the purpose-built Pilkington Library was opened to bring all the library services under one roof, covering 7,777 square meters over three floors and built with the capacity to house 600,000 books.
Find out more about the University Library today, as it celebrates 30 years in the Pilkington Building, on pages 12-13.
