CEM Winter 2017

Winter 2017

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

The big conversation

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Brexit for the higher education sector

06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

20 Ahead of the game Top of the class with Airwave’s technology portfolio

24 Students of Tomorrow The future of higher education: Transforming the students of tomorrow

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Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

The big conversation

INSIDE

Brexit for the higher education sector

06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

20 Ahead of the game Top of the class with Airwave’s technology portfolio

Editor’s letter

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24 Students of Tomorrow The future of higher education: Transforming the students of tomorrow

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ampus Estate Management magazine would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. This issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news from the industry.

Our cover story this month is from the Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) Chair Trevor Humphreys, Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Surrey, discusses AUDE’s recent Big Conversation event and the challenges and opportunities facing the HE sector in 2017 (see page 2).

Next, Airwave recognise that the demands of a campus can’t be satisfied by a single technological solution, but instead a sophisticated and extensive network of integrated technologies (see page 20).

Elsewhere, global higher education (HE) is a $3 trillion-per year market that is expected to grow at 9% annually for the next five years. The traditional student-lecturer relationship is changing, and over the coming years, nine megatrends will disrupt the market and HE as we know it (see page 24).

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the worlds ‘to do’ list for the next thirteen years. Each of the Global Goals is extraordinarily important, and taken together, present us in education with a potent agenda of unprecedented scope and significance (see page 28).

Fit out contractor Overbury and Architecture PLB’s interior design team have transformed a central London library into a flexible and contemporary student hub (see page 32).

Finally, Altro resin flooring is providing the ultimate in colour, flexibility and durability on an award-winning, £10 million refurbished campus at North Hertfordshire College, in Hitchin (see page 36).

Chris Hewett, Editor

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Contents 02 Cover Story – The big conversation Brexit for the higher education sector 06 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus 20 Ahead of the game Top of the class with Airwave’s technology portfolio

24 Students of Tomorrow The future of higher education: Transforming the students of tomorrow.

28 Get Your To Do List The EAUC Conference and Exhibition 2017

library into a contemporary student hub 36 Solid surface Altro resins break new ground on North Herts College new campus

32 One stop shop Transformed a central London

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FRONT COVER STORY

The big conversation

Brexit for the higher education

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ssociation of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) Chair Trevor Humphreys, Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Surrey, discusses AUDE’s recent Big Conversation event and the challenges and opportunities facing the HE sector in 2017.

In January we hosted our annual AUDE Big Conversation series.

The event provided members the opportunity to discuss, debate and exchange views on the hottest topics in higher education.

Over 70 delegates attended the event held at the London School of Economics. The attendees included a mix of AUDE members, suppliers and industry experts from the sector.

Delegates were welcomed by host Simon Fanshawe, co-founder and partner of Diversity by Design. The day kicked off with Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Principal and ViceChancellor of the University of Aberdeen, exploring the key events in higher education over the decades and hypothesising about the future of HE beyond Brexit and the HE White Paper. Sir Ian discussed on the current challenges facing the higher education sector and how estates can respond through innovation and providing world class facilities.

The key focus for the Big Conversation, explored the challenges and opportunities of

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Brexit. Brexit is set to affect the sector considerably, but its impact is yet to be determined. Undoubtedly, our student demographic, our workforce, our costs, as well as research funding will all be impacted. According to the European University Association, the UK has the largest number of participants in the EU’s research programme and is currently the biggest destination for European students heading to study abroad.

Across the sector we are seeing a downward trend in applications from EU students to study in the UK. This is worrying as the continued expansion of UKHE and investment in the estate is somewhat dependent on fee income generated from these students. It would appear that Brexit is already having an impact, but the ability to continue to access European funding for research is a key concern for the higher education sector and for politicians.

Additionally, the expansion of UK universities and investment in campuses is largely dependent on continued access to these students, so with Brexit on the horizon it will be interesting to see how this affects international links. It may be prudent for universities to focus on the appropriate structure to maintain their credentials as European universities in the lead up to this change.

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and support staff originate from the EU and their ability to remain in the UK post Brexit remains uncertain.

Changes in how EU citizens can choose to live and work in the UK will have a significant impact across HEI’s, where there are many staff working in estates and facilities and working for contractors too. A skills shortage in the construction industry is already well known and many of the existing workforce are EU migrants. To cut this supply off or to severely restrict the supply could have damaging effect on contractor’s ability to deliver projects together with upward pressure on tender prices.

However, with challenges comes new opportunities. Peter Aitchison, director of communications and public affairs at the University of Glasgow, advised directors of estates to keep calm, manage risks and look for wins, commenting that the higher education industry is a vital driver of the economy. Andrew Burgess, deputy chief operating officer at Loughborough University, asked us to consider the influence higher education institutions and estates have over the situation we now find ourselves in, highlighting the need to utilise our network and consider how we move forward whilst avoiding complacency.

Universities now must look beyond Brexit for new markets as it’ll be crucial to ensure the learning g

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and teaching environments are fit for purpose, that staff are flexible and have strong values, that courses focus on co-curricular and employability, that students are given choice, that research will be impactful and interface more with industry and that University’s maintain the confidence of their communities. The Government White Paper encourages competition so it’s more important than ever that we create an enticing environment for all EU students to live, learn and grow.

AUDE recently published some excellent examples of how estates directors are leading the way on this agenda and we are seeing

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some great examples of universities working more closely with business and communities to drive local and regional economic growth. However, we would do well to look at the very challenging HE funding environment in Scotland and Wales where cuts have been faster and deeper. Estate directors have had to work incredibly hard to work within extremely challenging recurrent and capital budgets. In England we may well be facing similar challenges in 2017 and beyond and we must work harder at exploring solutions that colleagues have developed at their respective institutions.

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Undoubtedly the future remains challenging and there is a need for universities to continue to control costs and drive efficiency in their operations. Universities continue to be more business-focused, working with their local and regional partners to secure both their economic future and that of the wider region.

2017 will be an interesting year in defining the future of higher education; AUDE will continue to support and promote excellence within the sector. n For further information please visit www.aude.ac.uk

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City of Glasgow College secured by Tyco Security Products’ CEM Systems

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elfast, 24 January, 2017 – CEM Systems announced today its selection as the access control solution provider for the City of Glasgow College by FES Ltd, Stirling, UK. CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control solution and CEM Systems’ range of intelligent readers was chosen to be an integral part of the security system to restrict access to offices, circulation areas, classrooms and student accommodation.

City of Glasgow College is one of Scotland’s largest Colleges, the result of the merger of three colleges in the city. Home to 32,500 students and 1,200 staff, the College is a busy environment and required a flexible security solution that can be extended and upgraded to meet the College’s growing requirements.

“For this project it was essential that the security solution we recommended was robust and technologically advanced”, said a spokesperson from FES Ltd. “CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control system and hardware were chosen due to the wealth of features the solution possesses and its virtually limitless expandability.”

CEM Systems’ AC2000 is a powerful access control solution that comes with a comprehensive range of software applications that enhance site operations. The City of Glasgow College will utilise both AC2000 VIPPS (Visual Imaging & Pass Production System), which allows users to design professional, quality ID passes which can include text, logos, graphics, photos, barcodes and signatures, and AC2000 AED (Alarm Event Display). AC2000

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AED provides a dynamic and real-time graphical view of all alarms and events that occur on the AC2000 system.

The College has also implemented AC2000 Smartcard Utility application which is a convenient and flexible approach to smartcard key management by allowing users to take full ownership of their smartcard personalisation process.

Additionally, if encryption keys become compromised, updates can be implemented with minimal impact to security and daily operations using the AC2000 SmartCard Utility.

Securing over 1,000 doors throughout the College’s campus’ will be SALTO Sallis wireless locks and CEM Systems’ sPass reader, a low cost, contactless smart card reader with powerful security and encryption features. The sPass reader utilizes AES 128-bit encryption and highly secure DESFire EV1 card technology. When used with the CEM Systems’ eDCM 350, an IP two door controller, the sPass is a highly secure and cost effective solution that helps combat the threat of card cloning.

“The AC2000 system offers City of Glasgow College a powerful and fully integrated security management system with an unparalleled collection of security applications and reader types that enhance security and customer operations.” said Philip Verner, Regional Sales Director, EMEA, CEM Systems. “AC2000 Smartcard Utility allows the College to take full ownership of their smartcard personalisation process, enabling a multifunction single card solution.” n

For more information visit www.cemsys.com

University of Leicester Hotel and Conference Centre wins simply the Guest Award for the second year College Court in Leicester has been awarded Top Rated status in this year’s LateRooms.com Simply The Guest Awards, where only the very best properties in the UK and Ireland are rewarded. The accolade highlights exceptional hotel standards and service across the board and is based purely on genuine guest reviews.

To be awarded Top Rated status means that College Court achieved a minimum review score of 90 percent on the LateRooms.com site during the year of 2016.

The accolade is part of the annual LateRooms.com Simply The Guest Awards and is given to a select band of hotels in recognition of their excellent record of positive guest reviews.

The awards are the only UK hotel honours based solely on genuine guest reviews – calculated through the review ratings given by guests who have actually stayed at a property and published a review on the LateRooms.com website.

Andrea Tarpey, LateRooms.com spokesperson, comments: “As the UK’s leading online accommodation site, we pride ourselves in being experts when it comes to experiencing the UK and Ireland. Our Simply The Guest Awards have become a highlight of the travel and hotel calendar since they were launched five years ago, and really reflect the true standard of a hotel.

“All reviews on the LateRooms.com site come only from customers who have genuinely booked and stayed at the property and Top Rated status is now a trusted benchmark amongst those looking for a hotel with great quality. According to our guests, College Court is one of the top hotels in the UK and top of the league in all areas.”

College Court’s Centre Director, Steve Crawford said: “I am delighted to be have been recognised again by our customer’s for this award, which tops off a fabulous period where we were also awarded Hotel of the Year. As always it is the wonderful team that makes this happen and we look forward to building on these strong foundations.” n

For more information visit www.collegecourt.co.uk

KI – Postura+: Introducing Sugar Plum!

The UK’s leading school chair, KI’s Postura+, now comes in 16 standard colours with Sugar Plum being the latest addition to the family. This new vibrant colour is available for order immediately in sizes 5 and 6, as well as for task chairs, stools and high chairs.

Sugar Plum’s deep shade is a darker purple than Grape Crush and will blend perfectly with the broad range of KI products. The rich colour adds a sense of luxury and highlights purple’s soothing and serene effects.

First introduced in 1996, KI’s iconic Postura+ chairs have

certainly stood the test of time.

With a 20 year warranty, KI are highly confident in their product’s durability, made from high impact-resistant polypropylene it embodies strength but still remains light. Its ergonomic traits helps to ensure good posture and provides comfort. These qualities have allowed Postura+ to become a prominent presence in classrooms worldwide. n

For more information, please visit www.kieurope.com

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Ellesmere College signs up Hollis Office Solutions to support print devices across the campus

OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE, UK, 24 JANUARY 2017 – Ellesmere College, one of Shropshire’s leading independent coeducational schools, has awarded Hollis Office Solutions a major contract to support all IT printers and multifunctional devices used across its campus. Hollis will be providing a fully managed service to ensure the highest level of availability for all printers and eliminate any disruption to the learning process for students and teaching staff.

According to Vicky Pritt-Roberts, Deputy Head at Ellesmere College: “After a variable experience with another supplier, quality of service was the most important factor in awarding this contract. We have been impressed by the enthusiastic approach that Hollis office Solutions has always shown in all its dealings with Ellesmere College and we have high levels of confidence that the company will provide an efficient support service and deliver a rapid response to any request for assistance.”

Under this contract, Hollis Office Solutions is providing Ellesmere College with a fully managed service which includes the automated remote monitoring of more than 100 print devices on the school’s IT network. This will automate the collection of meter readings from every printer to ensure accurate billing as well as identify when new toner is required.

Genuine, original manufacturer toner and consumables will be supplied throughout the term of the contract and will be delivered on a ‘just in time’ basis. This will eliminate the need to hold spare stock on site and ensure that print devices never run out of toner.

According to Gary Thompson, Managing Director of Hollis Office Solutions: “We are delighted to win this prestigious contract which demonstrates that specialist local suppliers are committed to delivering higher levels of service than larger national organisations. In partnership with Ellesmere College, we will be focused on ensuring the correct print devices are used to meet specific workloads to increase efficiency and maximise availability whilst minimising ongoing running costs throughout the contract.”

As well as providing a four-hour onsite response to any call for assistance, Hollis Office Solutions will also be using the

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remote monitoring service to identify any print devices that may have unexpectedly broken down. In the event of this situation occurring, a field technician will be immediately despatched to restore service as quickly as possible.

About Hollis Office Solutions Hollis Office Solutions specialises in the provision of business support solutions including document management, printing and scanning. The company offers a comprehensive range of products including multifunctional printers, servers and network security devices as well as more traditional office supplies. Founded in 1990 with quality after-sales support as the primary objective, customer service is still the key focus of the company. n For more information, please visit www.hollis-officesolutions.co.uk

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Colourful panels add the finishing touches to new South Yorkshire School

Sheffield-based architectural panel manufacturer Panel Systems has played its part in ensuring that pupils at the new Goldthorpe Primary School receive an inspiring and enlightening educational journey, thanks to the colourful Trespa panels it fabricated and supplied.

Panel Systems supplied 80m2 of Trespa panels in six bright colours: Passion Red, Red Orange, Zinc Yellow, Lime Green, Poplar Blur and Royal Blue to create a unique rainbow design.

The panels were 3mm thick and Panel Systems bonded them to a Styrofoam core, providing a high level of insulation for the building, enhancing its energy efficiency and meeting the architect’s specification for thermal performance. Panel Systems manufactured the panels for the whole façade of the main school building, supplying the site on call-off and cutting each of the panels to exact sizes using its extensive CNC machining facilities.

The new £1.3 million primary school was built by contractor Robertson Construction and opened in September, as part of an ongoing regeneration programme for Goldthorpe. It is located at a new site close to the original school building, which was built in 1912 and caters for 310 pupils and 26 in nursery.

Trespa panels are ideal for school building applications as they have a scratch and impact resistant surface that is extremely robust and has been manufactured to withstand harsh exterior elements such as UV light and wind driven rain.

Trespa architectural panels are available in a wide choice of standard colours including wood and metal effects and they can also be manufactured in custom-made colours for bespoke projects.

Danny Phelan, Sales Manager for Panel Systems, said: “Trespa panels were perfect on this project as they offer a fantastic range of colour options that create bright attractive learning spaces.

These panels are the epitome of a contemporary, forward-looking educational building and will hopefully inspire pupils for years to come!”

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With over 30 years’ experience in supplying external cladding products, Panel Systems was awarded national distributorship

by Trespa® in 2015 in recognition of its advanced facilities for fabricating panels.

Trespa® Meteon® is a decorative, high pressure laminate that is used as an external cladding for building facades on both new build and refurbishment projects. n For more information, visit the website www.panelsystems. co.uk

University awarded for commitment to sustainability Independent auditors have awarded Nottingham Trent University a gold award for sustainability – making it the only University in the country to receive the honour.

Auditors for The Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) Index carried out a thorough inspection across all aspects of university life, including teaching, research, waste management and transport.

Awards are presented to educational institutions that meet high sustainability standards set by the LiFE index, which is run by The Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC).

The result comes two years ahead of the University’s goal to achieve gold rating by 2018/19.

Auditors were impressed with the progress made to embed sustainability within the curriculum. As part of the ongoing curriculum refresh, every taught course will include sustainability content relevant to their subject area.

University researchers on the city’s Remourban Project were recognised for their commitment to sustainable research.

The joint-EU project includes researchers from the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment who are looking at sustainable buildings and transport systems and how they can improve the city of Nottingham.

Auditors praised the ‘greening the city’ project, which created two new green spaces for students and staff on campus, with a further eight spaces planned for the future.

Other areas recognised included the carbon neutral Pavilion

building on Clifton campus, and the work of more than 1,000 volunteers on 700 community projects across Nottinghamshire.

Future regeneration of the University’s campuses will be built with sustainable principles and future planning in mind.

The Index has also paved the way for the University to be shortlisted four times in the Green Gown Awards 2016, and is part of a string of recent awards including achieving fourth place in the 2015 People & Planet University League.

Grant Anderson, Environment Manager at Nottingham Trent University, said: “We continue to be one of the most sustainable universities in the world – our target was to hit gold by 2018/19, so we are delighted to do this two years early. We now hope other leading sustainable universities will take up the challenge of the LiFE index.” n

For more information, visit www.ntuac.uk/news

City, University of London secures £20 million facility with HSBC for expansion City, University of London has secured £20 million worth of funding from HSBC to support its investment programme. This will see City upgrade existing infrastructure and expand its facilities, offering students and staff an enhanced and innovative centre of learning.

The HSBC funding will be used over a 5-year period and forms part of City’s strategy to be a leading global academic institution.

The extensive programme of investment will include academic staff and new programmes, information technology and ongoing estate improvements.

Professor Sir Paul Curran, President of City, University of London, said: “Securing this funding from HSBC is major step forward for City’s growth. With the planned programme of investment we will look to continue the successful development of our research and education capabilities, as well as our international profile. The lending facility means we can launch our 10-year development programme to ensure our facilities are of the highest standard, enabling us to offer the very best student and staff experience.”

HSBC brought in its specialist Higher Education team to work hand-in-hand with the bank’s local team, led by Relationship Director Daniel Hiskey with support from Area Director for Corporate Banking Mark Lawson and HSBC’s Public Sector & Higher Education Team Director Deirdre Cloake, to provide City with tailored expertise.

Deirdre Cloake from HSBC’s Public Sector and Higher Education

team explained: “This is a significant deal which underpins HSBC’s credentials in the higher education sector and our appetite to support a broad range of establishments. City’s profile is flourishing and its long-term programme of innovation will continue to see it thrive as a leader in higher education.”

Mark Lawson added: “City has a rich history and is driving forward with an ambitious programme of development to secure its stature as a centre of academic excellence. We’ve worked closely with the institution to build a strategic funding package which will best support City’s objectives. As it commences with this next exciting chapter we will continue to partner with City and provide our support and on-the-ground expertise.”

The funding is the most recent success for City this year. In April, The Complete University Guide 2017 ranked City first in London and in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction. In May, City was ranked 18th (and fourth in London) in the Guardian University Guide 2017.

On 1st September 2016, City joined the University of London, one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. City’s name is now ‘City, University of London’. On the same day, it was announced that City, has been shortlisted for ‘University of the Year’ in the Times Higher Education magazine’s prestigious annual awards. n For more information see http://www.hsbc.com/abouthsbc/structure-and-network/commercial-banking

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New membership platform for campus universities highlighted at parking trade association’s Annual Conference “It has been an outstanding year for The International Parking Community (IPC) with membership continuing to grow under our new and more expansive identity, new partnerships forged with key organisations and a host of new initiatives underway.”

Speaking to the large audience at The IPC’s 2016 Annual Conference, Will Hurley, Director of the Trade Association, said he was particularly excited that public sector organisations and major centres of education would now have access to the progressive benefits that have proved to be so effective for private sector parking service providers.

“We’ve taken a proactive stance in many areas over the past 12 months and are now helping to foster a convergence of parking standards across the public and private sectors - to help improve service provision for motorists while recognising the distinct requirements and regulations for different types of parking facility,” continued Mr Hurley. “For example, we continue to welcome members to our dedicated new membership platform for campus and city centre universities which is focussed on the specific challenges and issues resulting from finite and limited parking facilities for staff, students, contractors and visitors. The first education sector conference was held last summer and the success in this area is building on the dynamic approach and the positive results of similar membership platforms for local authorities and major centres of healthcare.

“In other areas, we’ve provided detailed feedback to the DCLG’s consultation paper, incorporated the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s new Code of Practice into our own Code and we continue to work closely with the DVLA to ensure ongoing improvements in parking provision and practices.

We’ve also established a productive and ongoing partnership with the Citizens Advice Service, secured accreditation under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) regulations and were praised by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) during the annual audit.”

The International Parking Community (IPC) is an Accredited Trade Association that was set up in 2013 to provide greater clarity and improved standards for protecting the interests of landowners, car park operators and motorists alike and to reduce the incidence of unfair parking practices and unlawful parking charges. The initial focus of the organisation has been to provide operators of car parks on private land with clear legal guidance, to encourage unprecedented service improvements and to provide easy access to a comprehensive, responsive, efficient and independent appeals process.

“We’ve made a lot of progress in a short time,” continued Mr Hurley. “But we’re constantly listening to members, lobbying and looking to see where further improvements can be made to improve the parking experience of motorists and ensure high service standards are applied right across the parking industry.

Other speakers at the Conference, which was held at Hallmark’s Mickleover Court Hotel near Derby, included

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Bryn Holloway (Lead Adjudicator of The Independent Appeals Service) and Tony Porter (The Surveillance Camera Commissioner). Helen Dolphin MBE, also unveiled a new and highly versatile accreditation scheme for car parks – People’s Parking - at this year’s IPC Annual Conference. n To find out more about the work of The IPC and to discuss becoming a member of the association, visit www.theipc.info, or contact Malcolm Daughtrey at Malcolm@theipc.info or on 07769 332731.

Just click for seamless student WiFi As technology evolves, students are becoming more and more dependent on their devices - not just to access learning resources, but to keep in touch with friends and family. WiFi is now not a luxury, it is mandatory.

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So if you’re frustrated with your current system or simply coming to the end of a contract, contact one of Airwave’s WiFI experts to discuss the best options for your campus.

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Panasonic renews portable projection lineup Panasonic has announced two new portable projector series, including a new short throw range, offering longer lifespans, higher brightness and wireless capability to enable switch on and go operation within schools and meeting rooms.

The interactive1 3LCD PT-TW351R series2 offers 10,000 hours maintenance-free operation in ECO Mode and comprises four short throw models, each capable of producing an 80-inch image from as little as 75 cm away, eliminating presenter shadowing.

The series consists of two WXGA models (PT-TW351R and PTTW350) each with 3,300 lm of brightness and two XGA models available in 3,800 lm (PT-TX410) and 3,200 lm (PT-TX320). The projectors feature an increased contrast ratio of 16,000:1 for clear and crisp image and text reproduction.

The series allows presenters to notate a projected image using either the optional interactive pen or Panasonic whiteboard software.

In addition, Panasonic is also launching the light weight PT-LB423 series. Weighing just 2.9 kg, the six-model series delivers an impressive 3,600 lm of brightness at WXGA resolution (PT-LW373) or up to 4,100 lm at XGA (PT-LB423) for superb image quality. A manual 1.2x zoom lens enables a wide range of projection distances for convenience.

Both new projector series feature a wired LAN terminal3 and a USB input for the optional wireless module (ET-WML100). They

support the playback of images via a built-in USB media player, while a second USB terminal offers plug-and-play audio4. Media playout is possible from Presenter Light software for Windows® PCs, or from the VueMagic™ Pro app for iOS and Android™.

“At just 28db, these are two silent workhorse projectors for the education and corporate market,” said Hartmut Kulessa, European Projector Marketing Manager. “We know that these markets demand a plug and play projector, so we have included Daylight View Lite, which optimises images according to ambient light, meaning the image quality is always great.”

The PT-TW351R series and PT-LB423 series ship in January 2017. n For more information on Panasonic Visual Systems, please visit: www.business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system

Ultra high brightness 4k projector by Panasonic

Panasonic has announced the availability of its new, beyond 4K resolution 3-Chip DLPTM laser projector with 27,000 lumens of brightness.

Designed for events, staging and rental applications, the PTRQ32K develops 27,000 centre lumens at 5120 x 3200 resolution.

The 240 Hz projector incorporates Panasonic’s unique pixelshifting quad pixel drive technology and enables flexible projection by supporting existing optional lenses and advanced image-adjustment capabilities.

The need for custom mounting-frames has been eliminated with frame-free stacking or eye-bolt rigging, reducing overall weight for transportation and easy installation of temporary multi-projection mapping projects.

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A laser light source and an original heat-resistant phosphor wheel design maintain consistent image quality, colour and brightness, particularly useful when using multiple projectors.

The RQ32K joins two high-brightness laser projectors with 31,000 lumens (centre) in WUXGA (PT-RZ31K) and SXGA+ (PTRS30K).

The PT-RZ31K was recently used by PRG for the grand opening of the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall in Hamburg, Germany. The opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in Aarhus, Denmark also utilised the projector. n For more information on Panasonic Visual Systems, please visit: www.business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system

Art Deco town hall set for university transformation Broadway Malyan has been commissioned to breathe new life into an east London town hall as part of Coventry University’s ambitious expansion plans.

The practice will substantially refurbish the stunning grade II listed Civic Centre in Dagenham to create Coventry University Group’s newest campus, CU London, which will cater for up to 3,000 students.

The Art Deco building was originally designed by Architect E. Berry Webber and constructed in 1936 as part of a major civic development programme in London during the inter-war years.

The building is built in Mulberry brick but boasts a Portland stone portico with four slim columns leading into a dramatic three storey entrance hall which includes marble columns, two staircases and art deco ceiling paintings.

The building underwent significant restoration in 2003 to restore much of its original stonework and paint colours and the latest project will protect and enhance many of the building’s key aspects including its dramatic entrance hall and atrium and council chamber.

Work on the project is set to begin this month after it was approved by planners, and Broadway Malyan director Ben Somner, who is leading the project, said the scheme was unique in the higher education sector.

He said: “Coventry University’s vision for this facility is to challenge conventional thinking around the organisation of study so our approach has been to combine the latest in pedagogic thinking while also creating a campus that is outward facing and open to use by the local community.

“A substantial element of the project will be to remodel and refurbish the former council offices in the building’s two wings to create a series of high quality learning spaces which benefit from fantastic views across the site’s landscaped grounds and the adjacent Central Park.

“We will also be creating a new café for both university and community use as well as introducing a new learning resource centre that will incorporate the existing council chamber, which will continue to be used by the local authority for meetings in the future.

“This building is a beautiful example of the architecture of its time and the attention to detail within the three-storey entrance hall particularly is breathtaking and we are excited to have the opportunity to be part of a project that will ensure the long term future of this historically important building.”

Based upon a high-quality and low-cost career focused

model of higher education pioneered by the University through its CU Coventry model, CU London will offer lower fees, lower entry requirements and more flexible learning options.

John Dishman, chief executive officer and director of CU Coventry, added: “This is a key project for the Coventry University Group and we are working closely with Barking and Dagenham Council to create a facility that not only protects the future of this fantastic building but supports their growth aspirations.

“It will also enable local people to access a more affordable and flexible further education.”

n Further information about CU London can be found at www.coventry.ac.uk/cul

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Unite Students drives building transformation in 50,000 UK student accommodations Unite Students (http://www.unite-group.co.uk), the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation, housing around 50,000 students, in more than 140 properties; has today joined forces with Heathrow, Carillion, Royal Bank of Scotland, University of Cambridge and Lancaster University to crowdsource innovations that target efficiency challenges in energy, water, waste, health & wellbeing across their buildings.

The Innovation Gateway alliance enables its Partners to work in partnership to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of their buildings, and allow them to benefit from the exchange of learning and experience across sectors.

James Tiernan, Group Energy and Environment Manager for Unite Students (uS), explained, “Our new ‘Up to uS’ responsible business plan is intended to build on the work we have already done with a commitment to deliver Science Based carbon reduction via our ambitious energy efficiency programme. We anticipate that joining forces with other leading companies

in the Innovation Gateway will provide a unique opportunity to help ensure we have the energy, water, waste and productivity & wellbeing measures we need.”

He continued, “We see the Innovation Gateway as being a true force-multiplier for our energy and environment team, helping uS to maximise impact by accelerating the identification and validation of new initiatives, and making sure we adopt the best solutions for our properties across the UK.” Allan Wickham, Head of Workplace Specialist Services at RBS, said: “Unite Students joining the Innovation Gateway will increase the opportunities for innovators and small businesses to test their ideas in the marketplace and with new industries. I am really pleased to see the Innovation Gateway grow. Increasing collaboration across organisations creates an environment where we can share ideas and work together to drive more resource efficient businesses.” n

For more information, visit www.unite-group.co.uk

Marino Institute of Education Net2 Provides a Secure Integrated Solution with Student Enrolment for Marino Marino Institute of Education is a unique third-level education environment based in Dublin. The campus comprises the College of Education, the Conference Centre and other continuing professional development and support services.

Requirements Martin Lynch, IT Manager at Marino, made the decision to develop the site’s existing system in order to better control the movement of staff and students around the campus. Due to the open nature of the college, there was also a potential issue with unauthorised personnel gaining access to restricted areas of the campus that needed to be resolved.

Integration with the college’s in-house management software was also required, to simplify student management and enable the tokens to be used to gain access to the campus, as a student ID card, for library usage, and photocopy and print services.

Solution The new solution, installed by ATA Security Ltd, builds on Marino’s existing Net2 system that has been steadily expanded across the site over the past ten years. The system now combines the entire range of Paxton’s Net2 products; Net2, Net2 Entry and Net2 PaxLock.

Net2 is a user-friendly and flexible networked access control system, designed to make the management of any site straightforward. Combined with Net2 Entry, Paxton’s award winning door entry system, and Net2 PaxLock, which provides a wireless access control solution in a slim-line door handle, the new Net2 system has significantly improved the security at Marino, whilst providing a simple interface from which to manage the site and users.

Declan Shields, Operations Manager at ATA, says: “We are big fans of Paxton products, Net2 is the only access control system we use. It’s easy to install, and simple to manage, plus the Paxton team provide excellent support every step of the way.

This, and the flexible, scalable nature of the Net2 system, is what

made it the ideal solution for Marino.”

The integration with the college’s in-house student management software makes it simple for the college to manage the access rights of everyone on campus, and ensure that the students can utilise all other services and amenities offered at the college.

Additional integrations with the intruder and fire alarms also give staff a greater degree of control over the students’ movement, preventing them from inadvertently entering an area that has been closed down during ‘out of hours’ periods.

Result The staff and students have gotten on board with their updated Net2 system very quickly. Martin says of the software: “Net2 is very, very easy to use. I felt at home with it really quickly, and discovered a range of additional features that we will benefit from.”

The college has plans to further expand the system, with the imminent implementation of a further seven new Net2 PaxLocks, as well as increased access control in the library, and electric gates to control the flow of people into, and out of, the main grounds. n

For more information, visit www.paxton.co.uk

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University of Glasgow selects intelligent telematics for 3G vehicle camera solution University of Glasgow has chosen Intelligent Telematics to provide a 3G vehicle camera solution for its fleet operation to target insurance savings and encourage responsible driving.

Intelligent Telematics’ industry-leading IT1000 device will initially be installed on 25 vans before being rolled out across a further 87 fleet vehicles made up predominantly of cars and minibuses.

The University selected the IT1000 cameras following a detailed review of 3G and SD card devices in the marketplace.

“The IT1000 is clearly the standout solution that provides us with the complete package that meets our precise fleet requirements,” explained Ronald Ford, Transport Services Manager at University of Glasgow. “Over the past 12 months we have road-tested five other vehicle cameras, but all demonstrated one issue or another in terms of video quality, poor GPS or inadequate connectivity.”

The IT1000 will be used to capture video evidence to prove liability in the event of a collision involving one of the fleet vehicles. This will help not only reduce insurance premiums moving forward, but also speed up the claims process to reduce the administrative burden on the University’s internal resources.

Previously, disputes have become incredibly time consuming, even when only a minor bump or scrape, so the 3G cameras will now allow the office-based transport team to determine fault within minutes of an incident occurring.

Meanwhile, the transport team will monitor video footage to

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ensure vehicles are being driven responsibly in line with the University of Glasgow’s safety and duty of care commitment.

With an approved driving register of more than 1,000 members of staff and students, the 3G vehicle camera solution will be used to investigate all collisions and review the status of those involved. This will enable the University to better manage the authorisation process and encourage improved driver behaviour.

Justin White, Managing Director at Intelligent Telematics commented: “The IT1000 is the only 3G camera to carry the E1 mark of approval for the aftermarket installation to European manufactured vehicles. Manufactured in Germany and using O2 Telefonica SIM cards, the device possesses the highest available levels of reliability, HD video and 3G connectivity.

Our unrivalled commitment to quality is making Intelligent Telematics the partner of choice for a growing number of vehicle operators in the UK, mainland Europe and worldwide.”

Intelligent Telematics’ IT1000 is the most sophisticated 3G vehicle camera solution currently available with unrivalled accuracy and technology. The forward-facing device transmits footage of accidents and near misses via a secure 3G private network supported by Telefonica/02 to a web-based interface with live email and SMS alerts, so a triggered event can be viewed almost immediately. n

For more information, visit www.intelligent-telematics.co.uk

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echnology is everywhere we look, interwoven in almost every facet of our lives. If affects how we communicate, how we shop, how we spend our leisure time and crucially, how we learn and absorb information.

Today’s generation of students have grown up with the Internet, tablets, WiFi and smartphones – they are hungry, unrelenting users of technology.

Airwave understand that in order to provide students with a dynamic and rewarding learning experience, technology has become a prerequisite – not just in the classroom, but in halls of residence and bedrooms across the country.

Airwave recognise that the demands of a campus can’t be satisfied by a single technological solution, but instead a sophisticated and extensive

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network of integrated technologies.

From smart TVs in bedrooms to interactive screens in classrooms, Airwave can provide a full portfolio of products and solutions to satisfy the demands of the next generation of Doctors, Lawyers and Teachers.

International Channels and Movies on Demand Airwave also understand that not all students can be catered for by an off the shelf solution.

As an example, recognising the

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significantly increasing numbers of Chinese students in the UK (by far the largest demographic outside the UK at 90,000+), Airwave can offer several key Chinese Channels, including Hunan TV, Dragon TV, Guangdong TV and DaFish Drama.

Other channels included in Airwave’s portfolio include Sky, Alaraby, CNN and Russia Today.

For a real wow factor, Airwave and sister company Techlive International have developed

“Airtime”, a cloud-based video on demand system that removes the capital expense of installation for the host. Airtime is available as an app that can be simply and quickly installed on a smart TV, providing movies and TV shows before major consumer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Interactive & Smart Television Away from home and dealing with the stress of exams, schedules and a different environment, a student’s downtime is hugely important and those used to large-screen smart TVs at home, will expect the same in their university bedroom and lounge.

Complicating matters, televisions within halls of residence need to take into consideration seemingly trivial matters like noise pollution (all of Airwave’s commercial TVs feature volume limitation technology) whilst also needing to satisfy more rigorous requirements such as screen-sharing (THE big future focus) or the ability for students to communicate with their teachers via their television.

Airwave’s portfolio of smart, standalone and interactive TVs cater for a number of differing requirements and budgets, the

design of information and content channels is also possible via a large in-house technical team.

In the classroom, Airwave’s range of interactive screens allow teachers and professors to take visual learning to the next level, enabling students to interact and engage with the content presented.

WiFi As technology evolves, so does a student’s expectation and thirst for constant connection to a rapidly growing number of portable devices. Whether it be the classroom, bedroom or even public

areas, the provision of a fast, secure, reliable and robust WiFi service is perhaps THE priority when looking to provide students with an enriching and enjoyable University experience Airwave are experts in the provision and installation of WiFi systems and have a state-of-the-art cloud based solution, backed up by an extensive team of technicians ensuring a speedy and uninterrupted service.

Digital Signage Digital Signage is revolutionising the way educational facilities communicate, allowing colleges and universities to reach both students and staff with up to date messages and information at the click of a button.

Intelligent scheduling software enables the customisation of the most complicated of timetables and crucially, saves significant time and resource whilst providing students with engaging, relevant content.

Airwave’s digital signage team offer a consultative approach ahead of recommending a signage system suitable for all budgets. For detailed, bespoke requirements, the inhouse design team can also create individually tailored content.

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131 x Samsung 40” smart TVs with LYNK SINC were installed onto swivel desk mounts, allowing TV to be viewed from the lounge or bed area of the apartment.

The selection of Samsung Hospitality TVs enables updates or changes to the set-up of TVs to be carried out remotely. LYNK SINC also allows messages to be sent to individual or groups of rooms and services to be promoted via the content management system on the welcome screen.

In order to satisfy the students thirst for content and features, each Samsung TV houses a number of premium apps, including: BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4 On Demand, Demand 5, YouTube, BBC News, BBC Sport, TuneIn Radio, Twitter, Spotify, Facebook, Euronews, Accuweather

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and Eurosport.

Students can also connect mobile devices to stream content directly to the TVs, allowing photos, webpages and streaming services to be viewed in full-screen glory.

The TVs all have integrated satellite tuners capable of receiving free-toair foreign language channels via the IRS network installed.

Ian Tait, Key Account Manager of Airwave commented. “Providing students with smart commercial TVs gives them the high tech solution they crave. And cleverly, LYNK SINC gives the operator the ability to promote additional services and message individual or groups of rooms from a central point”.

Unite Students Unite Students is the largest provider of student accommodation in the UK, with over 44,000 rooms across 23 cities.

Unite cover all the bases to offer the best and most comfortable

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experience for their students with high-speed internet, content insurance and 24-hour security all included in hall fees.

Unite approached Airwave to provide the very best in premium TV entertainment for their students; Airwave delivered, providing 40” and 55” smart TVs to over 30 sites in the UK. These TVs are now a focal point in Unite’s lounges and with a number of Smart Apps available such as BBCiPlayer, Facebook and Skype, students are able to work the televisions to a maximum.

Airwave continues to support Unite in their pursuit of creating the perfect lounge space for their students to relax, unwind and entertain. Airwave also look forward to supporting Unite in 2017 and beyond… n For friendly professional advice

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The future of higher education: Transforming the students of tomorrow

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lobal higher education (HE) is a $3 trillion-per-year market hat is expected to grow at 9% annually over the next five years. The traditional student-lecturer relationship is changing, and over the coming years, nine megatrends will disrupt the market and HE as we know it. he nature of jobs is changing, and students need to be able to update their skills during their careers Employees are changing jobs more frequently. At the same time, some of today’s jobs are under threat. HE providers can take three actions to emphasize the importance of students’ employability. First and foremost, universities should develop their students into lifelong learners with the ability to “self-reskill” and renew their knowledge bases regularly. Second, they should equip students with

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wider sets of skills across disciplines.

In the US, such a system already exists with majors and minors, and interdisciplinarity is also increasingly common in the UK and South Korea, through “fusion majors”, for example.

Third, universities should seek to update their curricula in a timely manner if new industry trends are observed.

Fourth, HE providers should actively foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students to build their independence, resilience and proactiveness.

Demand for continuous education and corporate training is growing Similarly, the rapidly changing career patterns described earlier are driving the growing importance of continuous education and corporate training.

Companies are increasingly addressing

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their skills gaps by training existing staff. In addition, the growing frequency of job and career changes is driving up demand for short practical courses.

Part of this demand will be satisfied through e-learning, which is particularly prominent, and blended learning.

HE faces serious capacity issues in dealing with the global increase in student numbers Population growth will be a key challenge for the HE sector. By 2035, 520 million students are expected to be enrolled in higher education worldwide, growing more than five-fold from around 100 million in 2000. To put it into context, the OECD Education Director mentioned that China is constructing one university per week to address increased demand, and

other sources also highlight the need for universities to be constructed at a rapid rate to support growth in HE demand.

Competition to attract the best students is increasing Attracting the best students is important because of university branding and image, and as many universities strive to be the best, one key component of this is the caliber of their students. However, attracting the best students is increasingly difficult.

Student mobility is rising – the number of international students is expected to grow from 4.5 million to around 7.5 million by 2025.

Universities are now competing on a regional and often even global scale to attract the best students.

Students often select what country they wish to study in before choosing the institution. In addition, a number of newer players across the globe are using completely new approaches and gaining wide international recognition, increasing competition with existing traditional players.

Public funding is decreasing as a share of revenue

Public funding for universities is declining, in general, while costs are rising – in both absolute and relative terms. Revenue through tuition fees is increasing, driven by both increased student fees and higher student numbers. However, this will not be enough to cover the steep decline in public funding.

This has induced some universities to turn to innovative funding models, such as the public private partnership model (PPP), to leverage private funds to finance one-off projects or ongoing programs. In 2015, education was the most active sector in terms of PPPs in Europe by number of deals, and the third largest in value terms. PPPs hold multiple advantages for universities, enabling faster development through easier access to (non-debt) capital, as well as opportunities to improve ties to industry.

Research funding is increasingly skewed towards the top universities The HE institutions with the “best” research quality are receiving a growing proportion of research funding, while others increasingly lose out with both public and industry funding. Research strength, aside from attracting more

funding, also builds international recognition and prestige, which has many collateral benefits, such as attracting top teaching staff, other top researchers, and the brightest students.

Digitalized learning environments are becoming the norm Students increasingly expect strong digital infrastructure, and this is becoming a larger part of their learning and university experience. This trend manifests itself in a number of ways.

First, the “basics” of high-speed internet on campus, along with an online platform on which students can check grades and obtain and submit assignments, will soon be the norm.

All reading materials will be digitalized, which already represents around 35% of UK publishing revenues, for example.

Second, the future learning experience will be considerably enriched by digital devices, such as OLED32-based foldable lightweight displays for note taking and multi-touch LED screens for support in class group exercises.

Third, virtual experiments and field trips through augmented reality will become widespread. As part of the former, students can undertake g experiments in a safe environment

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and at a low cost, although virtual experiments are unlikely to fully replace the need for “real” experiments.

Fourth, robots will increasingly support both lecturers and students.

While it is unlikely that robots will fully replace lecturers, a wide uptake of robots as teaching support is nonetheless expected, as prices decrease and as robots become more socially acceptable.

Blended learning is becoming the main way of learning The blended learning/smart education market, i.e. a mix of traditional learning methods with digital learning methods and technology, is expected to grow by almost 25% per year, reaching $447 billion by 2020, and include education products, applications, and learning modes.

As part of blended learning approaches, students increasingly build their knowledge outside the

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traditional lecture-theater and seminar-room environment, e.g. through online research and exercises.

Lecture theaters and seminar rooms are, in fact, becoming a place to work together and discuss concepts and ideas with peers, and to get guidance from the faculty.

One such increasingly common learning method is often referred to as a “flipped classroom”. This approach is sometimes combined with gamification concepts. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are also increasingly used in blended learning, as some HE providers are starting to integrate MOOCs with physical exams and certificates. MOOCs were only introduced in 2011 but have since experienced strong growth, with around 4,000 MOOCs now being offered.

Collaborations between universities are growing, but increasingly selective The number of research and teaching collaborations will continue to grow.

One-third of all academic research

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is now conducted jointly through international collaborations. Teaching collaborations are also growing, comprising exchange semesters, dual degrees and partnerships on branch campuses. The main motivations for setting up such additional teaching collaborations are to broaden the education offerings, enhance the international profile and visibility, and strengthen research collaborations.

Conclusions The global HE landscape is changing rapidly as a result of the nine megatrends outlined in this report.

The playing field is shifting due to increasingly demanding students, financial pressures and growing competition. HE providers need to act now to succeed in the rapidly changing, approximately $3 trillion p.a. global HE market or risk being left behind. n For more information visit www. adl.com

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Get Your To Do List

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the worlds ‘to do’ list for the next thirteen years. Each of the Global Goals is extraordinarily important, and taken together, present us in education with a potent agenda of unprecedented scope and significance.

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e celebrate education having its own dedicated Goal (No 4) but that is only the start of it. The 2017 EAUC Annual Conference theme Global Goals: Local Action recognises the critical role universities and colleges across the planet have to play in finding and implementing solutions to climate change and realising the SDG’s on a local level within their communities and beyond.

The big challenge to deliver measurable and effective solutions to climate change often falls to the Estates Department and this conference will give delegates the tools and resources that they need to respond to this task.

The packed conference will take place on 28–30 March at Lancaster University and will be filled with insight and ideas aimed at delegates from every area of campus life from the further and higher education sector.

Headlining the agenda, we have a number of inspiring keynote sessions which will take place during the main conference on Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 March 2017. We will welcome Maria Adebowale - Schwarte, Director of the Living Space Project and Julie Hirigoyen, CEO of the UK Green Building Council for a panel session on The Pivotal Role of Education in Creating

Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Chair of the Environmental Audit Select Committee, Mary Creagh MP, will deliver a keynote providing insight into how the UK Government has allocated responsibility for UK implementation for the Goals, how well Government is facilitating UK activity and what new opportunities exist for the EAUC community to support, influence and deliver education’s transformational contribution to the SDG agenda.

During the conference, there will also be more than 35 optional breakout sessions, all of which are streamed around the Sustainable Development Goals and allow delegates to tailor their conference experience to suit their job role and experience level. So whether you’re a Director of Estates, Energy, Travel or Waste Professional or an Estates and Facility Manager, the EAUC Conference will offer sessions relevant for your role. Key workshops of interest will include: n University College of Estate Management considering how universities and colleges can achieve excellence in a sustainable university refurbishment. The workshop will reflect on a range of environmental criteria from waste, energy, transport, materials and procurement, and highlight the opportunities these offer to embed sustainability into the

core operations of a building. n University of London looking at energy use across UK university campuses and finding out what it would take for universities to meet the needs of the treaty in terms of energy use and carbon reduction. n NUS and Solar SOAS exploring how divestment can fund energy efficiency and renewables on campus. n Lancaster University discussing their end of year recycling project, Exodus, which is now in its ninth year and, last summer, prevented 46 tonnes of waste going to landfill by either redistributing it on campus or dispersing it amongst local and international charities.

As host institution, Lancaster University will also deliver a number of sessions throughout the conference to showcase their sustainability initiatives. These will include a pre-conference workshop exploring their Carbon Management Plan, which will include a visit to their Green Gown Award Winning wind turbine, as well as a workshop to show delegates how they are using their outdoor and food growing spaces to diversify the way that academics from all faculties can embed sustainability within the curriculum at Lancaster. n For more information visit www.eaucconference.org.uk/

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One stop shop Fit out contractor Overbury and Architecture PLB’s interior design team have transformed a central London library into a flexible and contemporary student hub

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ational fit out and refurbishment specialist Overbury recently completed a £2.1 million project for the London School of Economics (LSE) on Portugal Street, creating a fit-forpurpose academic, personal and professional development centre known as LSE Life.

Transforming 20,000 sq ft into an entirely flexible space and “one stop shop” for students was a big task, says LSE Teaching and Learning Centre director Dr Neil Mclean.

“The main objective of the project – the first of its kind – was to design and build a facility that would showcase LSE Life as a centre. We needed a central hub that would connect thousands of LSE students to our services. Our students come from all over, and many are new to London altogether, so it’s important that they know enough about us to be able to take advantage of the opportunities we offer,” he continues.

“Not only did our students need a place to go, they needed to know that we were committed to their professional

and personal development. This space represents everything we do and, importantly, it was designed with them in mind.”

Architecture PLB was tasked with developing a design that provided a mix of social, quiet and collaborative areas, which reflect new ways of learning and approaches to education, while Overbury was contracted to bring these plans to life around the busy schedules of LSE staff and students.

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Bob Banister, Overbury managing director in London, “so working collaboratively is the key. LSE Life’s home took three months to build and was split into two phases because the library needed to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The entire project team pulled together to find innovative ways to limit disruption to students and staff. If we weren’t able to use acoustic hoarding – that blocks out construction noise – we worked late at night, in the early hours and on weekends.”

Another challenge was moving two one-tonne air handling units into the basement. These were inched down the helical staircase using timber blocks and steel plates, turning the distinctive Norman Foster-designed stairwell into a ramp. Ducts also needed to be installed to carry air to the upper floors, which meant that the team had to drill through a solid metre of concrete. To do this discreetly,

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a special ‘non-percussion’ diamond rig drill was used to reduce noise and vibrations.

“Moving and installing the heavy air handling units without damaging them, or the staircase, is real evidence of the team’s professionalism and expertise. We knew that we would need to increase the level of fresh air coming into LSE Life, especially if we were to host some large-scale events, and this was a real challenge in an old building. The library is also a very busy building, with, on average, 800 to 1,000 students entering through the turnstiles every hour,” adds Neil, “and if the centre was to be the focal point for student services that we hoped for, we knew it had to be a comfortable environment.”

After months of planning, designing and construction, LSE Life opened its doors in late September and has received positive feedback. Its first big event was a careers fair that hosted

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over 900 students and since then it has been used for numerous seminars, workshops and lectures. Everything from individual study to a 200-seated lecture can be accommodated in the space. The focus on flexibility and multi-functionality means that the centre, and its intricate tessellating furniture, can be configured to support the needs of students. The Wi-Fi enabled building now also has upgraded mechanical and electrical infrastructure with new ‘power towers’ and AV facilities.

Bob concludes: “We’re proud to have been part of the team who overcame a number of challenges to deliver this great student facility. We’ve built an entirely flexible space that will bring LSE closer to its students, and we hope they will enjoy the centre for many years to come.” n For more information please

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Altro FlexiflowTM and Altro MultiScreedTM EP Naturals have been used within the multi-functional hub space on the new campus, which links three teaching buildings. The awardwinning design for the new campus was created by international design practice Scott Brownrigg.

Associate Clark Barton explains how Altro resins played a part in his vision: “The new campus is open plan, bright, colourful, modern yet functional, and it was vital that the flooring should reflect and complement this. We specified Altro resins for the college hub because these products offer the range of colours and textures to enable us to be innovative and flexible in our design.

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flooring was high performance and practical, and Altro’s credentials offer this.

“The entire project was very much a collaborative effort,” added Clark. “We worked closely with Altro, the main contractor, the college, and also the students, who were instrumental in choosing colours and themes.”

Altro Flexiflow resin flooring was one of the key products in the specification, as Clark explained. “We chose this flooring for the ground floor hub, and leading into each of the other three buildings, because we wanted a seamless, solid, practical surface.

“It was also paramount that the flooring in this area was flexible enough to move with the building without cracking. The hub space is multifunctional, with the furniture and layout changed on a regular basis, so the flooring needs to be able to withstand this, which Altro Flexiflow is designed to do.

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bespoke Altro Flexiflow colour for the college. “Choosing the colour for the flooring was a collaborative effort, involving all the key stakeholders, college students and staff,” said Clark.

“It was important that the colour complemented the overall scheme of the hub, and after much discussion, it was decided that purple would be ideal.

Altro were shown the shade the college wanted, and they were able to match it exactly. There are some great colours in the existing Altro Flexiflow palette, but from a design point of view being able to choose a bespoke colour is very appealing to clients.”

Altro Flexiflow is tough enough to handle high impact areas, yet be flexible enough to move with a building. It gives a uniform and seamless finish with uninterrupted lines, and is self-levelling, which makes installation easy. With 28 colour options it’s flexible enough to fit into any design vision. g On the upper floor of the college hub,

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Clark and his team chose another resin flooring — Altro MultiScreed EP Naturals, in White Yorkstone. “This flooring works very well in contrast with the smooth texture of the Altro Flexiflow. It’s also a tough, practical flooring that’s easy to clean.”

Altro Multiscreed EP Naturals is a tough surface that can handle the hardest bumps and knocks. A solvent-free epoxy resin system, it has a natural appearance with nine colours evoking tones of concrete and stone. The product has improved performance and produces a high strength floor with exceptional abrasion and chemical resistance. With a nominal thickness of 4mm, it can be coved and laid to falls.

The Altro Flexiflow and Altro Multiscreed EP Naturals resin floors were installed by Resincraft, who have worked with Altro products for 30 years. The company is run by directors Mark Brewer and Richard Mitchell.

Mark said: “As far as we’re concerned, Altro resins are the best on the market.

The company is also very professional,

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they deliver on time, give us great backup, and resolve any problems quickly.

“Laying the Altro resins at the college went very smoothly. Altro Flexiflow is an excellent product and easy to work with.

First we prepared the new floor in the hub by diamond grinding to create a smooth surface. We then put down a layer of AltroProof SoloTM, which is a waterproof layer, so effectively a dpm.

“Then we trowel laid the resin flooring — the product is very free flowing, so it quickly finds its own level. Finally, two coats of top coat were applied. The whole process took about five days to lay 200m2.

“Laying 150m2 of Altro Multiscreed resin on the upper floor of the hub began with the same process of diamond grinding the screed,” continued Mark. “After this we applied a coat of AltroPrimeTM epoxy primer, then mixed the resin flooring and laid it with a sledge, a metal box that’s dragged along the floor to keep application even. It was then trowelled smooth, and two coats of sealant applied to finish off the process.”

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Brian Sapsed, Head of Estates & Facilities for the college, commented: “This was a design-led project, and the Altro flooring has certainly made all the difference in helping us to achieve a modern and visually-appealing new campus.

“Everyone entering the building notices the Altro Flexiflow flooring. It makes a strong first impression because it’s so striking. We are so pleased that Altro was able to exactly match the colour the students wanted. But it isn’t just good to look at, it’s also very practical and hard wearing.

“The upper floor of the hub, where the Altro MultiScreed flooring is fitted, probably sees the most traffic, as that’s where students congregate. But two years after it was fitted it looks just like new, so it really is a tough product.

“Everyone — from students and staff to visitors — has been very impressed with the new campus and we have achieved exactly the look we wanted. Altro products have played a vital part in this.” n For further information visit: www. altro.co.uk

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