Campus Estate Management Magazine Summer 2021

Summer 2021

Spatial Resilience A post-Covid way of thinking about our university campuses 8 Industry News The latest news and views on campus

22 Let's get creative Leeds students get creative arts building

34 Dynamic grid Why power quality is vital to research

42 Data is king Using data for current challenges

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Contents 4 Cover Story Spatial resilience A post-Covid way of thinking about our campuses 8 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus 22 Let's get creative Leeds students benefit from £80m creative arts building 26 Always be prepared University of Glasgow looks to technology to combat security and safety priorities

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30 Harnessing the power of biosensors The threat of COVID-19 has made its biological detection a critical health need 34 Dynamic grid Why power quality is vital to research facilities 38 Safeguarding data The essentials of CUI classification in HE 42 Data is king Using data to manage current challenges CAMPUS | Summer 2021 | 3

COVER STORY

Spatial resilience

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A post-Covid way of thinking about our university campuses

oday, AUDE (the Association of University Directors of Estates) publishes a new report ‘Blended Working in the Higher Education Sector: A review of the post-pandemic university workplace’ which looks at the way the collective experience of working off-campus during the Covid-19 pandemic has changed attitudes, perceptions and

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habits in higher education across the world.

AUDE commissioned leading architecture practice Hassell Studio to help examine these issues.

Increasingly and for more and more people “Work is what you do, not where you do it”. This is a powerful proposition, that is changing how many HEIs see their workplace working for them in the future. And

with that comes an opportunity to re-iterate the purpose of the campus – to bring people and ideas together and to re-imagine how university estates may operate in terms of size, shape and model in the future.

How might HEI’s translate these concepts into a blended workplace that is a practical and actionable vision of the future that is ‘fit for purpose’? What have we learnt from

our pandemic experience that helps us move towards something notably different than would have been considered in the past? The report is based on a survey of members of AUDE’s Space Management Special Interest Group, and of the Higher Education Space Management Group.

The concept of ‘spatial resilience’ emerges from the report; the idea that not only do our campuses need to be more flexible than they have ever been before, in the ways that our built spaces can be configured and used; not only do they need to be adaptable over time as changing technologies affect teaching and learning behaviours; not only do they need to be ‘hackable’ in the moment so that users can adapt the space as they see fit at the time; not only do they need to be built with health and wellbeing in mind, aware of light and fresh air, green spaces and views; but they also need to be of high quality that endures over the long

term.

In combination this is a strong new statement of where our campus buildings are going, at a point in the pandemic where our universities are still trialling options and working towards a “blended working future”.

We don’t know all the answers and the survey responses help to validate that uncertainty is the current shared position, and that this is OK as the entire sector gently “feels it’s way”. 59% of survey respondents envisage that agile working will be implemented by the end of the year. But there remains significant uncertainty about the ratio of F2F teaching to remote teaching; 59% are not yet confident about the room booking systems that are an essential element of flexibility; and 74% do not yet have the tools in place to monitor space utilisation effectively.

Speaking on behalf of AUDE’s Space Management Group, Dave

Beavis (Space Manager at the University of Exeter) said: “This report represents a timely pulsecheck as to how the UK HE sector is implementing blended-working, and the survey results are striking.

89% of respondents indicated that they intend to be operating some degree of blended working practices by the end of 2022, although the rate of change to adopt these practices is likely to differ widely by institution, dictated in part by the success of any pilots and the roll out of supporting infrastructure and associated policies. The report identifies that most (79%) survey respondents believed they would benefit from a ‘space dividend’ after adopting blended working practices, and furthermore most intend to repurpose much of this space to an alternative use. For many institutions this will likely be student facing spaces as, overall, the survey indicated institutions believe

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they will require more study and social spaces, but less individual and small offices. So, blended working will provide many HEIs with the opportunity to reimagine the estate in terms of size and shape, whilst likely offering some greater degree of flexibility and resilience. It will be very interesting to see how this develops over the next few years.”

Jane White, AUDE Executive Director, said: “The number one driver of change is the desire to see space used more efficiently within the existing footprint. But other reasons also emerge strongly – the push towards greater environmental sustainability; staff and student health and wellbeing; and of course our financial efficiency also feeds into this. Change in policy of the 6 | Summer 2021 | CAMPUS

scale that is envisaged involves a real shift in corporate understanding and that can’t happen instantly.

There are many studies on how workplaces will change after the upheaval of the pandemic, but few are specific to higher education.

Academic workplaces are different to commercial offices, and academic activity varies hugely between faculties and across the academic year. Overall, respondents to the survey envisage fewer individual or small offices and an increased need for technology-enabled spaces, such as smaller rooms for synchronous online teaching and meetings.”

AUDE is the Association of University Directors of Estates.

AUDE works in collaboration with estates and facilities management

professionals at universities throughout the UK and overseas.

With a membership network spanning every UK university and an emerging presence overseas, AUDE’s is a unique voice for the professional estates and facilities community. We provide strategic support on relevant issues such as sustainability, student experience, space planning and more – and we do this through association: with our members, with industry, with government, and with the wider community. Through successful collaboration we facilitate the conversations, networking and discussion that provides solutions to the sector’s challenges.

For further information please visit www.aude.ac.uk

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PRODUCT & INDUSTRY NEWS

Leisure meets learning in new designs for Morpeth community hub

Inspiring designs for a new £21 million Northumberland leisure centre and library – which puts inclusivity, community pride, and connectivity at its heart – have been revealed by sports and leisure experts GT3 Architects as work gets underway on site.

The design places the residents of Morpeth first, with the practice consulting key groups through workshops and VR sessions to reach a design solution that truly meets their needs. The key themes – connecting the high street, creating local pride for the centre, and offering a diverse range of uses – were developed and incorporated into the design to create a hub where leisure meets learning.

The state-of-the-art scheme combines leisure facilities with a comprehensive library and learning suite to suit Morpeth’s diverse community.

Paul Reed, associate director at GT3 Architects, said: “Inclusivity is at the heart of this project and it was so important to us that the leisure centre’s new facilities were designed to be integrated and connected to the town centre.

“We really enjoyed hosting workshops, presentations, and VR sessions with stakeholders from the library, adult learning, and community groups to really get to know the people of Morpeth to deliver exactly what they need.

“During these workshops we discovered the importance of the three key themes of inclusivity, community pride, and connectivity. The design therefore extends to the high street through a series of stepping-stones that figuratively and literally integrate 8 | Summer 2021 | CAMPUS

and connect to the town centre ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. The town also has a strong identity, so we wanted to capture that pride and nod to the town’s ‘living amongst woods and streams’ motto.

“The result was an accessible and communityfocused design, with people at its heart, and we can’t wait to see the finished development.

The facility is set to include a new two-storey library, customer services and adult learning classrooms as well as a six-lane 25m swimming pool with spectator gallery, a learner pool, spa facilities, a four-court sports hall, a new 100 station fitness suite, a dedicated spinning studio, a soft play area and a café that is open to the public.

The scheme is funded by Northumberland County Council.

Jeff Watson, Northumberland county councillor and cabinet member for healthy lifestyles, said: “The new centre will be a real asset for the town and a wonderful place with great facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy for many years to come.”

The scheme will provide 550m2 of library space, including a group room, poetry corner, and children’s library, as well as 450m2 of learning space with five flexible classrooms, offices, and tutorial spaces.

The centre will be located at Gas House Lane with a new library garden addressing the river from its north bank sat amongst the existing mature trees.

For further information visit www.gt3architects.com

On the right path with Marshalls In a move that could help local communities become more active, Marshalls Landscape Protection has brought together its range of Active Travel Solutions in a new brochure and website landing page. The collection has been designed to create safer and more inviting urban spaces for cyclists and pedestrians.

Across the country, local authorities and highway professionals are looking for ways to encourage alternative forms of travel, such as walking and cycling, to relieve the pressure on public transport. In May last year, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps announced a £2 billion package to bolster the nation’s cycling and walking infrastructure – part of a broader £5 billion proposal, which will overhaul bus and cycle links in all regions outside London.

From cycle segregation products to lane delineation systems, Marshalls Landscape Protection’s Active Travel Solutions have been designed to encourage a more active approach to commuting in local communities.

Backed with over 130 years’ experience, the extensive product portfolio is helping local authorities, specifiers and landscape architects take the transformative step towards creating safer and more sustainable travel infrastructure.

With a wide range of solutions including surfacemounted planters, bollards and street furniture, Marshalls Landscape Protection offers numerous options for delineating cycle lanes and pedestrianising areas. For example, the innovative Zicla® Zebra® Zero cycle segregation product can serve as a protective barrier to prevent vehicles on the road from invading the cycle lane. Likewise, the company produces a number of ramp and speed cushion solutions, which can help to improve road safety.

The comprehensive new product collection also features cycle parking and storage solutions, as well

as the Zicla® Vectorial® bus-boarding platform system, which can quickly and effectively improve accessibility at bus stops. Built with sustainability in mind, modules from the Zicla® range are manufactured with recycled plastic, so its environmental footprint is minimal. To this end, the ecodesigned product can help cities to work towards ‘green’ developmental goals, such as the creation of a circular economy.

Full details about the product ranges can be found in Marshalls Landscape Protection’s new Active Travel Brochure. This informative document provides information on cycle segregation solutions, traffic calming solutions and traffic management solutions.

What’s more, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the range features a number of innovative social distancing systems, including pop-up parklets and bus boarding platforms.

Speaking on the new range, Jaz Vilkhu, Managing Director at Marshalls Landscape Protection commented: “Now more than ever, local authorities are looking for high-quality solutions to support the growing number of Britons taking to the roads in alternative modes of transport – as well as cope with the ongoing demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. This extensive range of solutions has been crafted to help towns and cities across Britain become more hospitable to Active Travel methods and can play a crucial role in fostering safe and inviting road environments. We believe that these considerations will be vital in developing forwardthinking, sustainable infrastructure for generations to come.”

For more information please visit: www.marshalls.co.uk/commercial/landscapeprotection/active-travel-solutions

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Hygiene innovators welcome classroom purifier trial

Leading hygiene innovators, Sterillo, welcome the Government’s recent announcement to trial air purifiers utilising UV light in schools to combat COVID-19 The trials, which aim to curb the spread of coronavirus in classrooms, are taking place in 30 schools across Yorkshire. One of the purifiers being tested features UV light, the same bug-busting technology that is found in the Sterillo DUO hand dryer and Sterillo UNO Air Purifier.

Steve Levy, Managing Director of Sterillo, said: “UV light has been proven to kill harmful bacteria and viruses in the air, leaving a more sterile and sanitised airspace for those around. It is fantastic to see the government recognising the benefits of air purification, especially given COVID-19 transmission is predominately airborne.

“The classroom poses numerous challenges when it comes to hygiene, with children working and playing in close contact. However, we have every confidence that the technology will step up to the challenge and ensure a safe environment for both pupils and teachers.

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other settings too. These trials will showcase what this technology can achieve and provide much-needed reassurance about hygiene, as people return to normality post-lockdown.”

The Sterillo DUO hand dryer and UNO Air Purifier both use the latest Germicidal UVC light technology.

The unit draws in air to the mirrored killing chamber, sterilises it with UVC light rays, and recirculates clean air, rendering germs unable to multiply.

The technology, which has been extensively tested at the UK Government’s Public Health England labs at Porton Down, has been proven to kill 98.9% of germs within one hour of being switched on. It then continues to sterilise the air continuously, up to ten times every hour.

The Sterillo DUO hand dryer combines this air sterilisation technology with a high-performance, industry-leading hand dryer. It is the only hand dryer in the world capable of killing sars viruses like COVID-19.

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All-in-one rental solution from Interphone removes the need to compromise on educational building security systems

Interphone has launched an all-in-one rental solution that enables building owners and occupiers to adopt the latest building security systems without the need for a large initial capital outlay Interphone has launched an all-in-one rental solution that enables education organisations to adopt the latest building security systems without the need for a large initial capital outlay. This unique finance package will be available for any school, college or university, with flexible agreement terms to suit most operating budgets and cashflow, while also providing added protection against unforeseen maintenance or support costs.

“The outright purchase of security systems can be costly, requiring a sizeable capital outlay to install and maintain the latest equipment”, explains Julian Synett, CEO of Interphone Limited. “Justifying this expenditure and then either raising funds or competing for an already overstretched internal budget can be a complicated process. Our aim is to create a rental solution to remove this financial barrier, so education organisations can avoid delays to critical work that is putting students, staff and buildings at unnecessary risk.”

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are spread over the length of the contract. It will be available across Interphone’s entire product range including access control, biometrics, CCTV, door entry, and automated gates and barriers. Meanwhile, comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance cover is designed to minimise any system downtime, avoid operational disruption and gain added peace of mind.

All agreements will be internally approved by Interphone’s in-house finance team, based on 60 years of experience in the security systems sector and without the use of any third-party leasing partners. This means that customers can benefit from quick decision-making – typically within forty-eight hours – based on industryspecific risk assessment to achieve a high approval success rate.

“We are providing budget certainty, with no unexpected or hidden overheads, so there is no longer a need for compromise in terms of timings, scope or quality due to budget limitations. Our new rental option is also future-proofed, allowing a security system to be adapted depending on changing circumstances or the availability of newer, more effective technology. This added flexibility ensures that we can best meet the needs of our customers,” says Synett.

For further information visit http://interphone.co.uk

Irish college selects SALTO to secure its new campus South West College, the largest Further Education College in Northern Ireland, has selected SALTO and its partner company Doorways Architectural to provide the access control solution for its new multi-million-pound Erne Campus.

Located in the communities of Tyrone and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, the College is physically represented at campuses in Cooks town, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. It employs over 900 full-time and part-time staff servicing around 18,000 enrolments and, with a turnover of £41m, makes a major contribution to the local and regional economy.

The new campus, which is situated on the site of the former Erne hospital in Enniskillen will open its doors to students and staff later this year having been delayed due to Covid-19, and will deliver additional first class facilities and accommodation for students and staff at South West College.

It will see the delivery of the first educational building worldwide to achieve the highest international standard in environmental construction – Passive House Premium. The application of the passive house standard is still quite new in the UK and in particular Northern Ireland ranking it alongside prestigious buildings such as the Apple Campus 2 in terms of sustainable innovation and design, and it is also designed to achieve a BREEAM outstanding rating, confirming the college’s commitment towards sustainability.

What did they need?

To ensure the safety and security of its students, staff and visitors the college needed a modern access wire free control solution that was future proof to allow for any future expansion and provide full control over who could access what, where and when. In addition, any proposed solution had to be easy to install, simple to operate, be able to grant access rights instantly and revoke them in real-time if and when required and

provide full audit trail functionality.

To meet this brief Tracey brothers Ltd, the main contractors constructing the new campus, commissioned SALTO partner Doorways to supply and install the new access control system.

Solution and benefits Robert McNeill, Doorways Sales Manager, comments “Having made the decision to standardise access control on the SALTO solution, installation got underway with some 100 plus doors being secured. Product fitted includes SALTO XS4 One handle sets, mortise locks with projecting latches, strike plates, and simple to use SALTO BLUEnet software.

This provides high level real-time access control throughout the campus allowing system administrators to manage doors and user keys in just a few easy steps, and in real-time. A SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) was also installed which provides the flexibility for the campus’s access control system to grow as required.”

Controlling access plays an important role in the security of any educational building and SALTO’s innovative, wire-free technology allows stand-alone electronic locks to read, receive and write information via their operating smart cards. And, at a later date if the client chooses, they can also incorporate the use of JustIN Mobile technology making it easy and secure to incorporate smart phones as a part of their on-campus access control solution.

A spokesperson for South West College said “Security is of paramount importance for all our students and staff. Doorways and SALTO understood our requirements to be successful – secure and safe. We needed a system where our new campus buildings felt safe but where our students have a sense of freedom – and our new SALTO technology provides that.”

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DW Windsor delivers intelligent lighting solution for Space Park Leicester Located close to the National Space Centre in Leicester, Space Park Leicester has been developed through a partnership between the University of Leicester, the City and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP). The new facilities will provide a mix of teaching, laboratory, office and collaboration space, allowing like-minded individuals and organisations to work together and drive growth in the space sector.

World-leading research will be undertaken at Space Park, as well as many educational development opportunities with access to high-tech facilities and capabilities. The site will also be the UK headquarters for the National Centre of Earth Observation, contributing to the urgent work needed to tackle climate change.

Designed by architects Shepheard Epstein Hunter, the building features a contemporary style that reflects the high-tech facilities housed within. It was, therefore, essential for the exterior lighting to fit within this design, providing the necessary illumination whilst integrating into the architectural plan.

DW Windsor was appointed to supply the external lighting equipment for the project by the University of Leicester’s electrical team. The British manufacturer’s extensive outdoor lighting portfolio played a vital role in the selection process, offering a range of high-quality solutions to the University.

Kirium Pro, Kirium Wall and Kirium Bollard luminaires were chosen to illuminate the building’s exterior and surrounding areas. In addition to delivering market-leading performance, the Kirium range offered flexibility to the designers with multiple light distribution and colour temperature options. Furthermore, by specifying products from the same family, the designers were able to bring a level of uniformity to the scheme, a key requirement for the client.

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increased energy savings, the ability to set up and manage dimming regimes remotely was crucial.

CMS (Central Management System) functionality was integrated within the luminaires adding digital intelligence to the lighting infrastructure. This is the first smart lighting solution for the University of Leicester, making Space Park a pioneer with this technology.

Discussing the project, Matthew Boylan, RM M&E Technician for the University of Leicester, said: “Space Park is an ambitious project, and we wanted to ensure there was a modern look to the building. It was important to use solutions that will stand the test of time, and look clean and contemporary for the years ahead.

“We were impressed by DW Windsor’s quality and range, which is why they were one of our approved suppliers for the University. Their Kirium portfolio is a perfect match for Space Park, and having the ability to choose all of the solutions from one family, to provide a cohesive look, was a significant benefit.”

Kieron Jarvis, Area Sales Manager for DW Windsor, commented: “Space Park is a unique project and needed high-quality lighting solutions to fit the design of the building.

“The Kirium family of products addressed all of the different requirements of the lighting scheme at Space Park, making it a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution. With a range of flexible options, we were able to match the products to the exact needs of the project with no compromises.”

Space Park is now fully operational with many high-tech companies taking residence in the hub. From developing satellite technologies to detailed analysis of space-enabled data, a significant level of groundbreaking work will be undertaken at this important site.

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University of Wolverhampton chooses Willmott Dixon Interiors for £3.9m refurbishment Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver the refurbishment of two buildings at the University of Wolverhampton to provide enhanced facilities for film and pharmacy students.

The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will lead the £3.9 million refurbishment of the Wulfruna Building and Alan Turing Building at the university’s city campus on Wulfruna Street.

The refurbishment project will provide more than 32,000 sq ft of flexible and modern teaching spaces across the two buildings, with new finishes, layouts and furnishings.

Willmott Dixon Interiors will demolish some of the partition walls at the Wulfruna Building to form larger, multipurpose teaching spaces for use by the university’s School of Pharmacy.

The revamped facility will deliver a new pharmacy reception, as well as flexible practice and clinical skills areas, including a bespoke post-graduate teaching space and counselling rooms for the development of clinical and counselling skills.

The Alan Turing Building will undergo a refurbishment to the ground, second and part of the first floor, which will deliver a professional working environment for film, television and animation students.

Features of the new Wolverhampton Screen School will include new production space, an equipment media store, a video studio with movable partitions and a multipurpose studio which can accommodate a larger number of students. The contractor will also create new MAC labs, edit suites, staff offices and a production base 16 | Summer 2021 | CAMPUS

room.

Works will take place over the summer, with both buildings expected to be ready for occupation at the start of the academic year in September 2021.

Phil Crowther, regional director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We’re excited at being given the opportunity to deliver modern, multipurpose facilities at the University of Wolverhampton, that will bring staff and students together. We’ll be creating active spaces that will foster collaboration and teamwork, and provide a much improved environment for people to learn in. We look forward to working in partnership with colleagues at the university to deliver the project in time for the arrival of students later this year.”

The refurbishment of the Wulfruna Building and Alan Turing Building was awarded via the Pagabo refit and refurbishment procurement framework and is targeted to return a social return on investment of 15% through local spend, local labour and added value activities.

Willmott Dixon Interiors has committed to delivering employability programmes in partnership with JTL Training, as well as mentoring opportunities, mental health workshops and a combination of virtual and on site work experience placements.

The project team includes Faithful+Gould as project manager and professional quantity surveyor, architect and principal designer, Glancy Nicholls Architects and structural engineer, CWA. Temporary works will be undertaken by CWA/Bridges Pound.

Further information at www.willmottdixoninteriors.co.uk

Ground-breaking eco-friendly leisure facility plans approved

A revolutionary eco-friendly leisure centre, which is on track to be one of the first wet and dry Passivhaus certified leisure centres in the world, has been given the go ahead after designs submitted by sports and leisure experts GT3 Architects and Passivhaus designers Gale & Snowden were approved.

Located in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, the ground-breaking leisure facility has been designed with sustainability and wellbeing at its core. As a result, GT3 and Gale & Snowden Architects are also working closely with national governing bodies, including Sport England, around the lessons learnt and the data coming out of this facility with a view to providing documentation around what is needed to create Passive and healthy buildings within the leisure industry.

The building also features a wide range of modern facilities, including rooftop 3G sports pitches, competitive, learner and splash swimming pools, mini spa, sports hall, gym and flexible studio space, soft play, Clip n Climb, café with poolside viewing, and more.

Mark Gowdridge, director at GT3 Architects, said: “We’re delighted that the plans have been given the green light and we’re able to start taking this fantastic project forwards. Sustainability defines the design on this project and a Passivhaus-certified design will result in energy and cost savings of up to 60%, which is a huge cost reduction over the building’s lifecycle.

“Another key focus was looking at the fundamental role sport and fitness plays in the health and wellbeing of the community. We therefore undertook extensive community engagement, utilising our Performance +

process to develop a brief for the leisure centre, which is universally designed for all ages, needs and abilities and is highly flexible. We consulted the local community, sports clubs, and disability and community groups to ensure it was fit for purpose and found there was overwhelming support for a new community facility.

“We’re very much looking forward to bringing these designs to life and delivering a state-of-the-art, sustainable and modern facility for the local community to enjoy.”

Gale & Snowden Architects provided Passivhaus consultancy for the project.

David Gale, director at Gale & Snowden Architects, said: “It’s fantastic news to receive the go ahead for Spelthorne Leisure Centre. It’s an incredibly innovative project that has been optimised to reduce energy in use by up to 60%, compared to other new build leisure centres, helping to address the Spelthorne Council’s climate emergency agenda, and it will use up to 50% less water further reducing the buildings impact on the environment” “The building has also been designed to be optimised for health with the use of natural materials and innovative technologies such as micro filtration providing drinking quality water for the swimming pools - to be developing such a ground-breaking leisure centre alongside GT3 is very exciting and we’re looking forward to seeing the project under construction later this year.”

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Resolution to grant approval for 692-bed Bendigo Building Student Scheme

The decision means Godwin Developments has secured approval for 1000+ units this week following the approval of The Meridian in Sheffield Plans for the redevelopment of the former Royal Mail sorting office into a 692-bed student living development took a step forward today (Wednesday, 18th August) after members of the Nottingham City Council planning committee resolved to grant planning permission for Godwin Development’s proposals for the Bendigo Building. The decision was made subject to clarification of further design details The scheme will see the currently disused property – which has been vacant for nearly 20 years - demolished and replaced with purpose build student accommodation (PBSA), which will provide new highquality, contemporary living spaces for students in the city.

The development – which is situated less than half a mile from Nottingham Trent University – will consist of a mix of modern studio apartments, four, five and six-bedroom clusters and accessible studio rooms.

The scheme will also incorporate a range of indoor amenities such as two receptions, a spacious residents lounge, gym, study and games rooms, as well as a fully landscaped courtyard garden with outdoor seating, recreational and outdoor exercise equipment, 6 car parking and 312 cycle storage spaces.

Matt Chandler, development director at Godwin Developments, said: “We are delighted to have received the resolution to grant planning approval from

Nottingham City Council for our proposals, which will transform this eye-sore of a building into a thriving student hub.

“With unmet demand of over 7,000 student beds in the city and the number of undergraduates rising as both universities continue their expansion plans, there is a clear requirement for more dedicated student spaces where young people can live, study, and socialise together. Our plans will not only cater to this demand but also support the Council’s ambitions to keep the city centre vibrant, house students better, and protect further traditional family housing from being converted for student occupation.”

“The Bendigo Building will also bring a substantial amount of investment, attracting £234 million of economic activity to Nottingham and the region in the form of construction, employment and discretional spend. Other community benefits will include a large contribution towards open spaces as well as employment and training, improvement of public realm and safety.”

The scheme has been designed with sustainability in mind and contains features, such as air source heat pumps, photovoltaic (PV) roof panels and an energy efficient building fabric. It promotes greener ways of travel in and around the city, supporting cleaner air and reducing traffic congestion in the area.

For further information on Godwin Developments, visit www.godwingroup.co.uk/developments CAMPUS | Summer 2021 | 19

Construction starts on extensive Wolverhampton school works NATIONAL contractor The Input Group has started work on site at St Edmunds Catholic Academy with an extensive multi-million-pound expansion of three school buildings Located in Compton Park Road, adjacent to the Wolves Academy and training ground in Wolverhampton, The Input Group was appointed by the academy to carry out vast double and single storey extension and refurbishment works to existing structures across the campus.

This includes doubling the size of the dining area with a single storey extension and refurbishment, alteration works to the sports hall, creating a two-storey additional classroom space, the refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing areas to form supplementary science labs, a staff room, and lecture theatre as well as all associated external works.

Chris Monk, managing director at The Input Group, said: “We really enjoy working on education projects and supporting the learning environment of the next generation, so this is a really exciting, flagship scheme for The Input Group team and we’re very pleased to have commenced works on site.

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additional space, especially when it comes to teaching areas – which is certainly required post Covid.”

Project manager, Paul Greaves added: “Logistically, the site will present some challenges as it shares an access road with neighbouring homes and the training ground. However, since we started on site last week everyone has been incredibly friendly and accommodating, which has created a really nice working environment. We’re therefore looking forward to cracking on with construction and reaching the next milestone.”

The Input Group has also designed and provided all the safety signage for the site to ensure there is clear wayfinding for the campus and surrounding area, especially when the students arrive back at school in September.

The design team, alongside The Input Group, includes architecture firm CBP Architects, principal designer GNA Surveyors, M&E consultant I.E.B.S, and structural engineers Moran Structural Consultants.

The works are due to be completed by March 2022.

To find out more about The Input Group, please visit www.inputgroup.co.uk

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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Let's get creative Leeds students benefit from fantastic £80m creative arts building

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eading engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced the completion of MEP works on the impressive Creative Arts building in Leeds City Centre, which has a development value of £80m.

The building forms part of a £200m five-year masterplan for the university that will ultimately deliver major infrastructure improvements and provide state-of-the-art facilities for its students, colleagues and partners.

Located at the edge of the Civic Quarter of Leeds, the building occupies a prominent site 10 minutes’ walk from the main cultural and retail amenities of the city centre. It was designed by architects

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Hawkins\Brown and built by the university’s development partner, George Downing Construction (GDC), with SES providing MEP support.

As the flagship development in the new Innovation District in the city, the Creative Arts building is sited on Portland Way, opposite the Rose Bowl – the university’s Business School - and has been designed as a hub for creative and innovative education.

The Innovation District is a partnership between Leeds Beckett University, the University of Leeds, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds City Council.

The partnership aims to attract new research facilities and drive economic development and

regeneration. It will provide a range of quality workspaces, create new development opportunities and provide upmarket housing to attract and retain skilled workers in the city.

The Creative Arts building is the first new development of the £200m investment programme planned over the next five years. It is also the final phase of Downing’s £100m transformation of the once vacant wider site into the distinctive City Village campus living environment.

The brief Leeds Beckett University required a new home for academic, creative and cultural activities in the civic heart of Leeds - a building that would bring together students from the Northern

Film School, Music, Performing Arts, Fashion Marketing and Creative Technologies departments who were spread across various locations.

The aim of the project was to attract new audiences and facilitate collaboration and dialogue between the university, its partners and the wider city. Central to the brief was the accommodation of 1,850 students and staff on different courses under one roof.

The architectural ambition was to create an inspiring artistic and cultural hub. At the same time, Leeds Beckett University also wanted to enhance the transferable skills of its students through bespoke specialist facilities and collaborative social learning spaces.

The building design required careful integration into its historic setting which necessitated extensive consultation and liaison with the planning department during the early stages of its development.

The design interpretation The entrance foyer of the nine-storey building is designed as a welcoming open space, accommodating a 4.5m level change across the site with a feature staircase that connects the publicly accessible areas of the building.

An atrium climbs to the fifth floor while the lower floors of the building house a 186-seat theatre, a 64-seat studio theatre, a 220-seat Dolby Atmos movie cinema, a black box studio and dedicated studio spaces for green screen, stop motion, Foley, dubbing and music recording, plus acoustic labs and a host of post-

production suites and other diverse teaching and breakout spaces.

Through competitive tender, specialist systems integrator Stage Electrics, was awarded a substantial contract to deliver the technical infrastructure for the specialist lighting and audio/visual (SLAV), by engineering services contractor SES. On the SLAV design, Stage Electrics worked closely with SES during the pre-construction phase, providing specialist design and engineering support of co-dependent services such as containment and electrical supplies.

SES arranged the package well in advance of construction starting, which allowed time to invest in working with the electrical services designer to get the containment works, including diverse routes through the structure completed with client interaction throughout, in

an atmosphere of mutual trust and support.

All the SLAV systems are operated by control rooms in each of the specialist areas and there is also a tension wire grid that sits above the triple height space of the theatre to provide the University with a flexible and dynamic platform through which a spectacular theatre experience can be delivered.

Logistical complexities Constructed on a sloping site, the building’s design incorporates several changes in levels, which presented SES with a challenge when installing and co-ordinating the high volume of building services required.

By using its BIM Level 2 expertise, SES ensured that the services, most of which are exposed throughout the building, not only sat comfortably within it – in fact, bespoke service modules were designed for each floor – but were installed in such a way that maintenance and future access provision was meticulously planned for.

Multiple ventilation systems deliver air to dedicated spaces and around the complex using a combination of air handling units and strategically located plant. Within the theatre area, for example, SES installed retractable seating with a displacement ventilation system distributed through it to create a low velocity solution.

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the fire alarm system has all plant, equipment and panels located for ease of access for maintenance and fire services.

An automated Building Energy Management System connects all the spaces together to allow for front end access and energy monitoring.

BIM Level 2 will essentially make maintenance of the building much easier for the estates department in the future. The building benefitted from a BIM working model incorporating full services, architectural and structural elements throughout the construction programme, which was then delivered as a final model on site to the client.

By adding COBie data and asset tagging into the BIM model this will

assist the university with future maintenance and enable the building to deliver optimum performance throughout its life cycle. The asset register will help the estate manager to review maintenance requirements as well as the origination of manufacturers’ parts.

A delighted client The completion of the building allows the university to relocate several departments under one roof. Commenting on the logistically challenging scheme, SES’ operations director North, Paul Beaumont, said: “We were delighted to have the opportunity to work with GDC on behalf of the university on such a landmark building. I believe our early adoption of

BIM Level 2, combined with Prism, our offsite manufacturing facility, to manufacture modular building services, have both been instrumental in delivering the scheme to the high standard that clients have come to expect from us.”

Speaking about this major addition to its estate and the city centre, Professor Peter Slee, vice chancellor of the university added: “Leeds Beckett University is a major contributor to the success of the cultural and creative industries of Leeds and the ‘creative conurbation’ which is developing in the greater North. This wonderful new facility not only creates a new city landmark, it also elevates the visibility of the university, providing a resource that we believe will contribute to the creative economy in Leeds.

“GDC and its team, including SES, have delivered a fantastic state-of-the-art building, the scale and stature of which ensures that it complements the cityscape and becomes a gateway to the planned Leeds Innovation District, which will provide a catalyst for the productive, sustainable and inclusive economic development for the city. It is also the perfect environment in which to bring academia and industry thinking together.”

For more information please visit www.ses-ltd.co.uk

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SECURITY

Always be prepared Gary Stephen, Head of Security, University of Glasgow looks to technology to combat security and safety priorities 26 | Summer 2021 | CAMPUS

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fter a postal IED caused major disruption at the University of Glasgow in 2019, the newly appointed head of security embarked on an ambitious reform program to improve preparedness. Using SafeZone from CriticalArc now improves resilience for any future incidents, and also delivers a host of security and wellbeing benefits for students and staff every single day.

Soon after Gary Stephen took over as Head of Security at the University of Glasgow, his team was tested in the most dramatic circumstances when an IED was received through the mail. The incident was dealt with successfully, and casualties were avoided, but organisational shortcomings were revealed so Gary was determined his officers would be better prepared for any future incidents. His priority was to achieve the most efficient possible team coordination, and to optimise situational awareness and mass communications capability.

After speaking to a peer, he

learned SafeZone would meet all these objectives. The solution was easily rolled out and immediately delivered even more benefits than expected.

SafeZone solution At the University of Glasgow, SafeZone has delivered on its primary objective, increasing preparedness. The control room team can now see the precise location of every officer, in real-time, as well as the locations of support volunteers, such as fire wardens and first aiders.

Two-way direct communications make it easy for the incident commander to direct responders rapidly to the locations where they are needed, to keep them updated as events unfold and to improve their coordination with emergency services.

Day to day, SafeZone is not just used by security officers; students and staff can use it 24/7 to request emergency response or general assistance anywhere on campus. It

also lets users get in touch wherever they are, including when they travel abroad. Since it was deployed, it has enabled decisive interventions in a number of incidents including cases of sexual harassment, students at risk of stalking, and lone worker safety. In one case a student used SafeZone when she was threatened by a former partner. She was able to alert the security team, who pinpointed her precise location on the top floor of her tenement building, enabling police to make an arrest in under three minutes.

Lone workers travelling and studying across Glasgow’s extensive and dispersed estate have been protected too, no matter if they are on or off campus, including researchers working alone in the university’s science laboratories out of hours, such as essential COVID projects.

Benefits and outcomes The University of Glasgow benefited from CriticalArc’s award winning customer success programme, with

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student satisfaction with safety and security at the university, and in the future its use will be extended further by the security team to give high level protection to members of the university community travelling globally.

Solution benefits include: • High level incident preparedness assured through enhanced situational awareness, and command and control • Precise location pinpointing of team members allows optimised resource deployment • Best-available protection for staff working in isolated and quiet locations • Rapid implementation and ease of scalability with no extra cost • Major cost-savings compared with disparate systems, yet improved functionality • Improved collaboration with emergency services and other agencies “Our consultations with leading universities showed us that SafeZone would be the best technology to meet Glasgow’s security and safety priorities. Working with CriticalArc we have not been disappointed – our whole security team is now fully prepared for future emergencies, and better able to protect our community.”

the SafeZone solution successfully introduced in just four weeks and

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Harnessing the power of biosensors

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The threat of COVID-19, and the ongoing opening up of our society, has made its biological detection a critical health and security need

here has never been a greater need for dynamic, practical, high speed, and highly sensitive pathogen detection. Technologies are available today which make real-time detection of viruses, toxins and

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bacteria possible, providing timely information and confidence in the decision-making needed to protect employees, rule out false-alarms, and allow places to reopen and stay open safely. We need to harness the use of this technology to rebuild people’s

confidence and to allow places of learning to flourish once again.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact across the world and many different industries. At the forefront, education has been

severely impacted. Campuses have faced many difficulties in the past 18 months implementing enforced social distancing measures with large numbers of people, the multi-use of learning environments, physical activity and socialising, and managing COVID-19 infection spikes, to name but a few. Current testing measures, such as PCR tests, are an excellent weapon we have at our disposal for tracking the virus, however, there are issues with picking up asymptomatic carriers, as well as the necessary time delay to receiving results. Technology can help play a role in enhancing other COVID-19 defence measures.

A biosensor is a biological detection system that consists of a biological component combined with a transducer to perform the measurement of a biochemical quantity. Biosensor technology has been utilised for many years but has been focused on biothreats that have been released intentionally.

Smiths Detection offers a portable

and accurate detection method, the BioFlash, and one that can be used to detect non-malicious threats, i.e. asymptomatic individuals mingling with others. Smiths Detection has been developing biosensors for the past 15 years using a technology developed and licensed from MIT called CANARY. Smiths Detection’s product consists of a patented biosensor technology that can perform specific identification of biological agents and an instrument to interpret and report those results, taking in high sample volumes in short periods of time. Last year, we advanced the technology to detect airborne SARS-CoV-2, confirmed with testing by the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and University of Oregon. Biosensor capabilities allow for both indoor and outdoor applications, so air quality can be tested quickly. Using biosensor technology to detect airborne COVID-19 particles has a critical role to play in the opening up and safe

use of large shared campus spaces, such as auditoriums.

Biosensors are being deployed and utilised around the world in a range of different formats. More recently Smiths Detection began a collaborative pilot project with the University of Maryland Baltimore County, to offer onsite testing capability for real-world use, aiming to help their Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) team with COVID-19 mitigation strategies on campus. One early testing success came when a student working in a research facility tested positive for COVID-19 on a diagnostic test. The ESH team used the BioFlash to test the facility’s air in three locations and received no positive result, confirming the space was safe to re-enter for students and staff, who could be comfortable in the knowledge that the area was COVID-free. Separately, in a collaborative effort with the Sports Medicine Department, an aerosol test conducted in a locker room following a team’s practice

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resulted in a positive detection on the BioFlash. As the result of the positive environmental test, UMBC was immediately able to have the team and staff tested for COVID and found three individuals were positive for COVID. These two real-world applications of the BioFlash demonstrate how the system can be used to both confirm the safety of a site and to help mitigate the spread of the virus. In this case, the COVID-positive individuals were able to be immediately identified and assisted, preventing further potential transmissions among the team and staff and at the team’s future athletic competitions. The BioFlash technology allows for onsite confirmation of these results in under 32 | Summer 2021 | CAMPUS

three minutes with very low false alarm rates.

As with any piece of technology, biosensors will continue to develop and adapt, and we are already witnessing it. Biosensors will become smaller, cheaper, lighter to be utilised for handheld deployment in the future, allowing for rapid testing of classrooms in between classes, or the testing of individuals and groups ahead of larger gatherings.

They will develop to take in samples from bigger spaces and in different environments and weather conditions. Specifically, to COVID-19, biosensors have already evolved in line with the virus, ensuring new variants are recognised and processed. Fixed biosensors could

also become commonplace in specific campus areas to ensure a safe environment for all users.

We want to offer technological solutions to be part of the overall COVID-19 mitigation strategy and for people to feel safe in any environment. Technology is available to empower campuses, and other places of work and leisure, to support and enhance their mitigations strategies in a cost effective and efficient way. The more quickly we can deploy complementary virus mitigation techniques, the quicker we can get back to normal life.

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POWER MANAGEMENT

Dynamic grid Why power quality is vital to research facilities by David Evans, Public Sector Segments Leader at Schneider Electric UK&I

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cience and research are vital to addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges. In the 2020 budget, the UK government announced the largest ever expansion of support for basic research and innovation. Initially, over £10 billion has been allocated to BEIS programmes and partner organisations from 2020 to 2021, with future investment set to reach £22 billion per year by 2024/25.

Without doubt, technology has transformed the academic research landscape. In 1968, the statistics

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software SPSS was created. The software, which is still used today, removed the need for researchers to perform linear regressions by hand.

Fast forward to 2021, technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and automation have provided scientists with new analytical capabilities that go beyond what is humanly possible.

As the operator or facility manager of a research facility, streamlining processes and reducing operational costs without compromising data reliability and validity is vital. A key component in

achieving these outcomes falls to the – at times overlooked – power environment.

The equipment and instruments within a laboratory rely upon the power supply to conduct tests, some of which can be sensitive and critical.

Alarmingly, “90% of the electrical disturbances that impact the integrity of the power flowing through the sensitive instruments in laboratories are invisible”.

Energy consumption has never been under such high scrutiny as it is currently. Not only is their concern about the cost of energy

consumption, particularly in facilities which are only part occupied, but most organisations have ambitious Net Zero Carbon sustainability targets. Generally, the more critical the facility, the higher the energy demand.

University campus buildings and facilities cover a wide variety of use cases. In terms of their power requirements, there are many low demand areas such as libraries, lecture theatres and study rooms, as well as power intensive environments such as research laboratories and data centres. Whilst all the areas listed can be optimised through power analysis and remote operations, the importance of power quality in critical environments is emphasised due to the sensitive nature of equipment and research activity.

Trends and Challenges effecting the Power Quality Environment For facilities with critical power needs – such as hospitals, research facilities, data centres and airports – ensuring high power efficiency and availability remains a very

challenging prospect. There are many reasons for this:

cold, strong winds and heavy rain can cause power disruptions.

A more dynamic grid Utilities are adding renewables and other distributed energy sources.

In the longer term, this promises to help improve grid stability and efficiency, but integrating green energy is causing challenges in some parts of the world, with countries such as Australia experiencing an increased risk of blackouts. Another risk to grid stability is periods of high demand, especially when an aging transmission system is finding it hard to keep up. For this reason, many grid operators continue to offer demand response programs to reduce stress on the transmission network. Taking advantage of these programs can offer significant paybacks for large energy users, but it requires careful management of loads and onsite generation assets.

Finally, the risk of widespread power outages due to extreme weather is growing. Although we often associate extreme weather with hurricanes and tornados in the Atlantic and Pacific, weather events such as extreme

More complex power distribution systems At large facilities, plants, and campuses, power distribution systems typically evolve over time to accommodate more loads. This can either be more dispersed loads or higher load densities within the same footprint. Today, many of these loads are increasingly power sensitive, including automation systems, variable-speed drives (VSDs), computers, data servers, and communication networks. Many types of loads can also be the source of potential power quality issues. For example, excessive power harmonics can be produced by electric arc furnaces, inverters, DC converters, switch-mode power supplies, AC or DC motor drives, and variable speed drives. Lower power factor can be caused by large numbers of motors.

It is also becoming common for large sites to include onsite generation, either for power backup, ‘peak shaving’ to avoid demand penalties, or to consume self-generated

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renewable energy when it’s most economical. Onsite generation often paired with energy storage creates a facility or campus microgrid that can optimise costs and reliability, even ‘islanding’ itself in the event of a complete grid blackout. But managing this effectively requires advanced levels of monitoring and control intelligence.

More competitive forces and budget pressure Every organisation is tasked with maximising productivity and cutting operational costs. Businesses are also using operational efficiency as a competitive advantage, turning reduced costs into greater financial performance. Energy plays a big role in this equation, as power reliability has a direct influence on productivity, while equipment maintenance and energy costs impact the bottom line.

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In fact, quality power issues are often the cause of one of the largest avoidable operational costs – downtime. It has been found that 30-40% of downtime in any given building is due to power quality issues and 70% of these originate inside the building itself. Whilst this may seem daunting, the good news is that there are ways to both identify and mitigate these effects.

More regulatory requirements Large facilities are continuing to face stringent energy-related emissions regulations. Finding ways to reduce energy consumption can help, as well as supporting corporate sustainability goals. Companies also need to be aware that the products and solutions they buy comply with the latest hazardous materials standards (RoHS, REACH).

More cyberattacks Organisations experience increasing numbers of cyberattacks every year.

This includes power utilities, and the consumers of their output; all contributing to potential business instability. Every connected system within a facility should now be considered a potential target, including the power distribution system.

Power and energy management systems are critical to power reliability. When used by facilities teams, they provide a measurable way to mitigate a variety of risks associated with their electrical system including energy efficiency, safety and power quality and reliability.

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CYBER SECURITY

Safeguarding student data

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‘The essentials of CUI classification in higher education and best practice compliance with the CCP Framework’ by Adam Strange, Global Marketing Director at Titus, by HelpSystems

n today’s climate of escalating cyber crime, CUI concerns reach way beyond the private sector into critical public sector organizations such as government and education. Instances of data breaches at organizations entrusted with personally identifiable information (PII) continue to proliferate, and it

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is now critical that government and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) work together to combat cybersecurity threats and strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure.

Historically, CUI within education didn’t have much of a profile. Higher education institutions and relevant entities, including state grant

agencies, lenders, contractors, and third-party servicers, previously employed ad hoc house-specific policies, procedures, and markings to safeguard and control all information.

But this confusing patchwork resulted in inconsistent marking and safeguarding of documents, which in the worst-case scenario, led to loss

of sensitive student data.

As a result, for the first time this year we have seen the arrival of the Federal Student Aid’s (FSA) Campus Cybersecurity Program (CCP) framework. IHEs must now evidence the protection of all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) used in the administration of federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Compliance with CUI and GLBA Like the Gramm Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the CCP affects any IHE that participates in a Title IV FSA Program and has been designed to primarily safeguard sensitive student data and to facilitate safe sharing between IHEs and third-party entities. It is meant to enhance data security resilience and maturity across IHEs and ensure the cybersecurity posture, maturity, and future compliance of each IHE with NIST SP 800-171 and other cybersecurity requirements.

Having commenced this May, as a matter of strict compliance, all IHEs must now show evidence they

comply with the FSA’s guidelines to meet both legal and contractual obligations in the confidentiality, security, and integrity of all student PII. This includes demonstrating a comprehensive information security and classification program that ensures that all points where data travels or resides are treated as locations where CUI must be controlled.

Success in implementing this new framework effectively will depend on how your organization addresses CUI. Whilst it isn’t classified data, the data is still sensitive enough to require controls.

To achieve this there are key steps to master the principles of data classification, involving the categorization and labeling of student PII. What exactly is CUI? CUI covers ALL private student data that is created or possessed by, or on behalf of, an IHE. And its most critical element - the standardized labeling of CUI to ensure that appropriate protections can be implemented and consistently enforced - makes the

rule actionable by those handling CUI. CUI registry, which specifies, by category and subcategory, which marking must be applied to a particular data subject, also details critical procedures relating to the handling, safeguarding and control of the data as it moves through IHE and third party systems.

The marking/labeling is central to ensure that CUI data is handled and secured in appropriate ways, and is only accessible to users who need to work with it, with appropriate downstream security controls across all IT systems, devices and databases.

All IHES and federal student aid partners need to develop, implement, and enhance information security programs with requisite controls and monitoring that supports all aspects of the administration of Title IV federal student aid programs.

These security programs must encompass all systems, databases, and processes that collect, process, and distribute information—including PII—in support of applications for and receipt of Title IV student assistance.

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The 5 Steps to Effective CUI Classification With the right tools and training, IHEs can demonstrate they have the capabilities in place to recognize and handle any type of CUI classification and labeling, and also produce evidence where necessary. This breaks down into five key steps: Identify Know the CUI you create, process, store and disseminate. Understand your contracting security obligations or partner organization’s security policies and what you need to do to comply with both these and the new framework. This includes understanding the types of information that needs to be marked, what language must be used and what the markings mean.

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from, where it resides, where it is sent and who might have access to it. From here, establish what controls you need to apply to it.

Classify Select a technology solution that will enable users to consistently apply the classification scheme, add critical metadata to the file and, via clear labeling, control who should have access to each type of CUI. Start with classifying ‘live’ data including emails, files and documents that are being received, created and handled right now. Then move on to labeling existing and legacy CUI that is stored and held around the organization.

Secure Employ the tools that will control and protect CUI through its journey. The metadata label will enable higher grade controls to be applied within downstream DLP solutions, security incident and event monitoring (SIEM)

tools, access control tools, and data governance tools to safeguard the data as it’s accessed, used or moved.

Monitor CUI frameworks evolve over time so use monitoring and reporting tools to track how CUI is being accessed, used and classified in your organization, whilst also keeping the background intelligence needed to evolve the approach in line with regulatory changes constantly available.

Failing to adequately protect CUI in IHEs has considerable implications. A data leak that exposes sensitive student PII or breaches a regulation could lead to significant compliance and legal penalties as well as sustained reputational damage.

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RESEARCH PROJECT

Data is king

Using data to manage current challenges and prepare for the future by Dr. Mike Entwisle, Education Sector Director, Buro Happold

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t the end of February, the UK breathed a sigh of relief when the Prime Minister unveiled his four-stage roadmap out of lockdown, revealing a glimmer of light at the end of a very long tunnel, explaining how and when the restrictions are expected to be lifted.

Even as restrictions lift, the impact of the pandemic will still be noticeable throughout universities, with continued social distancing, reduced learning and workspaces, and a combination of online and in-person teaching for some time

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to come. While many students and staff are keen to return, others may be nervous of doing so until after the summer, by which time the vaccination programme will have reached a majority of the population.

A Public Health England (PHE) study estimates that 17.8 per cent of university students in England had Covid-19 antibodies and a substantial proportion of students were still susceptible to Covid-19 infection in December 2020 – so, universities will need to continue ensuring they’re managing this huge, ongoing issue, while also making

sure they’re prepared for any similar circumstances in the future.

Challenging times Managing Covid-19 on site has continued to present facilities management teams with many challenges, as they implement social distancing measures and other precautions to maintain the safety of staff and students, while managing the day-to-day running of the estate – but the key to tackling these challenges is to look at the campus as a whole, rather than simply the individual capacity of

lecture theatres, seminar rooms or break out areas and implementing social distancing in each of these spaces, for example. Before the outbreak, estates teams would focus on maximising the use of each space; this challenge has become massively more complex as we look at the effect that social distancing and virus transmission has had on this key metric. Universities are now focused on working out the capacity of their buildings and campuses.

For example, the wider picture requires us to consider how students travel to campus, explore whether universities will timetable longer lectures with fewer students, assess how many people can access welfare facilities like toilets and factor in cleaning programmes for lecture theatres between each teaching session. Will we see students based in one room with changing lecturers throughout the day – risking fatigue and a lack of concentration – or will lecturers teach numerous groups in the same location? And importantly, how can facilities management teams support this process?

Data is king With data, we have knowledge; we have the power to make changes. At a time when adaptability is the key to survival, using data and analytics will be even more important to facilities

management teams as they manage the large-scale return of staff and students back onto campus, and adjust to a new way of learning.

Our analytics team is working with a number of universities to help them unravel this complex set of interrelated issues and to look to a future where teaching, learning, research and work environments may be used very differently from before the pandemic. Analytics and dashboarding tools provide powerful ways to help to understand and demonstrate how social distancing works. For example, data that maps how people move provides unprecedented insights into how people flow around a campus, where they congregate and where the unused space is, which can enable facilities management teams to make more informed decisions to make changes, which are backed up by analytics.

Sensors can be installed into overhead smart lighting systems that connect directly to the cloud and make real-time data available for analysis. They can monitor how and where spaces are being utilised, and assess users’ behaviour; for example, how often people leave their desks for a break, where they start conversations and how long a ‘one-hour seminar’ actually lasts. A complete picture can then be built to

demonstrate how effective an area is in terms of its space utilisation, environmental and energy efficiency, and, most importantly, connectivity, productivity and wellbeing of its people.

During 2020, we saw how our work allowed universities to operate at greater capacity than they had feared. This helped them to improve the student experience and reassure students and staff that they will remain safe while having a meaningful presence on campus.

More than just managing space It’s not just space utilisation and managing social distancing measures that can benefit from data. It can also be used to support mental health – and now has never been a more important time to address this.

It’s becoming increasingly acknowledged that the state of our mental health is intrinsically linked to our environment; living and studying in sub-standard buildings with unpleasant external surroundings has a negative impact on student wellbeing. Conversely, universities that have invested in high quality facilities are reaping the benefit. As our own global research has found, something as simple as improving visibility or ease of movement within or between buildings, or improving temperature, noise and air quality

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can be directly linked to positive wellbeing outcomes. 40 per cent of students studying in the UK consider their environment to be “very important” to the quality of their student life, yet this is surprisingly not acknowledged in any of the key metrics used in university rankings.

At Buro Happold, we’ve surveyed over 5,000 students globally and found that 44 per cent considered the design of university facilities to be average or poor, with issues of physical connectivity called into particular question. Many university estates are in a difficult predicament and suffering from a chronic lack of investment, which the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to exacerbate.

Further surveys of nearly a hundred University estates professionals have demonstrated the keenness to embrace the use of data to improve efficiency and outcomes, including staff & student experience, space utilisation, and working towards a Zero Carbon future.

So, how can data help to address the impact of the university estate on mental health?

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decisions impact factors that influence health and wellbeing outcomes, whether environmental conditions such as air quality, comfort and noise, or more complex issues such as access to nature, people flow and interaction. This approach can inform high-level decisions to deliver spaces that offer the best possible experience for learning, creativity, social interaction and – ultimately – mental health.

A beneficial consequence of creating a campus that promotes mental health is that it will, by definition, be a more appealing place to live, work, and study. In turn, this can attract more students, researchers, and investment – key drivers of revenue and reputation.

In one of the most challenging periods that universities have faced in many decades, the ability for an institution to continue to attract students, staff and funding and operate cost effectively is more important than ever, and the quality of the environment plays an important part in achieving this.

environments need to change. The biggest lesson of all has been that we need to learn and adapt as we go, rather than waiting for the next major hiccup to give us a wake-up call. Through the better use of data, facilities management teams can be empowered to prepare for whatever the future may hold, all at the touch of a button.

The importance of the physical environment as a place to meet, interact, socialise, and work together has been reinforced by people’s experience during the pandemic, when this was not possible. It is imperative that we learn from this and ensure that buildings can enable, rather than inhibit, this interaction.

Similarly, giving reassurance to students, staff and parents is going to be crucial over the next few months. Universities need to establish their post-lockdown plans now, so they can be shared with students, in order to prepare for a more reassured return to university – and data can play a big part in helping to rebuild confidence.]

Looking ahead Undoubtedly, Covid-19 has taught us that learning and working

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As Europe’s leading supplier, installer and integrator of digital television and audio visual equipment, Airwave can deliver your vision. With a presence in all key sectors including: healthcare, education, retail & leisure, stadia, prisons and transport, Airwave’s customer base is diverse. www.airwave.tv

As the UK’s market-leading provider of technology led compliance and risk management solutions, our purpose is to help organisations be safer, healthier, and stronger. Our guide explains a range of measures and safety commitments so that universities are fully prepared and to keep the spread of the virus under control. www.alcumusgroup.com

The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. Our offering covers products and services related to openings, such as locks, doors, gates and entrance automation solutions. This also includes expertise in controlling identities with keys, cards, tags, mobile and biometric identity verification systems.

Buildings today don’t only provide a safe, functional place for people to live and work. They can also cater for – and even respond to – their needs, while helping them work more efficiently and sustainably. At Bosch Building Technologies, we are at the forefront of these new developments. www.boschbuildingtechnologies.com

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Club Car boasts nearly 60 years of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation. www.clubcar.com

Our education solutions are developed from the ground up to increase campus security and safety while extending the capabilities of student, faculty and staff ID badges. Our solutions can be used for convenient access to buildings, computer login, cashless vending and campus activities. www.hidglobal.com

Hysopt is unique design software that helps building managers get the most out of their heating and cooling systems. In collaboration with installation companies and engineering firms, we can cut your annual energy bill by 10 to 50%. www.hysopt.com

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Originally founded in 1921, the company known today as Mitsubishi Electric has almost 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high quality products and support to installers, specifiers, corporate clients and general consumers all over the world. https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

With more and more consideration being given to energy usage and the increasing implementation of green legislation, PumpSmart Limited is able to assist with the identification of areas where real energy savings can be made. New products, aimed at energy consumption reduction, are constantly entering the market with potential to improve existing installations. www.pumpsmart.co.uk

From its inception in 2001, SALTO was created with one objective: to devise a world-class access control system that was simple to use and extremely efficient, giving users the ability to control all their access needs and secure all their doors without complex and expensive wiring.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies to realize the full efficiency and sustainability opportunities for your establishment.

We provide end-point to cloud integration connecting products, controls, software and services.

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As a trusted advisor and reliable partner, as a system integrator, service provider and a product vendor, Siemens offers energy-efficient, safe and secure buildings and infrastructure. With our people, our global footprint and our technical expertise, it's our passion helping you to create the perfect place – your perfect place.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what we do every day. www.sodexo.com

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Transforming teaching and learning with creative solutions to engage and inspire every student. Learning’s becoming more interactive. More immersive. More collaborative. At Sony we’re working with universities, colleges and schools to create richer, more rewarding educational experiences for today’s students and teaching staff.

Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) is a leading water treatment solutions and services provider with a unique global presence and 160 years of experience. VWT UK strives to provide innovative solutions such as the new PURELAB Quest compact water purification unit that can generate Type I, II and III water. www.veoliawatertechnologies.co.uk

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