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Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing.
Book Chapter
Adu-Boakye, S., Power, E., Wallace, T., & Chen, Z. Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing. In The 88th Textile Institute World Conference. Selangor, Malaysia: The Textile Institute

All papers and posters presented at the conference and covers all topics, including: Dyeing, Finishing & Printing, Technical Textiles, Sustainability, Smart Fabrics and Design, Fashion & Footwear. The papers have been reproduced directly from the aut... Read More about Development of a sizing system for Ghanaian Women for the production of ready-to-wear clothing..

A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports
Book Chapter
Power, E., McLoughlin, J., Cashman, P., & Ledbury, J. A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports. In The Textile Institute International Conference: Advances in Functional Textiles. Manchester: The Textile Institute International Conference

Technological advances that combine electronics with textile fabrics are becoming more of a reality into modern day wearable apparel. This has fashioned the concept of wearable electronics. More products have become available with some new and innova... Read More about A smart textile for measuring the impact of energy used in competitive contact sports.

The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design
Book Chapter
Power, E. The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design. In Enhancing employability through enterprise education: Examples of good practice in higher education (22). York: Higher Education Academy

This Innovation and Creative Exchange (ICE) is an inter-school enterprise opportunity exclusively for second year Engineering and Design students at the University of Huddersfield. Its primary objective is to bring the best of innovative design and i... Read More about The 24 hour challenge : creating a multidiscipline environment for design and entrepreneurship in engineering and design.

An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students.
Journal Article
Power, E. An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 18(4), 44-56

In attempting to balance student satisfaction, individual expectations and the need to produce industry ready graduates, with the increase in student numbers a new strategy to teaching and learning was explored within the advanced apparel curriculum.... Read More about An exploration into technology enhanced learning for large cohorts of apparel students..

A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum
Book Chapter
Power, E. A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum. In Proceedings of The 89th Textile Institute World Conference (538-543). Wuhan, China: The Textile Institute

This paper presents a model for integrating the study of performance materials into the clothing curriculum. In recent years there has been an increase in demand for stylish, functional and versatile sports apparel. Analysts predict this will reach U... Read More about A new methodology for the integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum.

Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment
Book Chapter
Calvert, S., Ryall, H., Power, E., & Bills, P. Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment. In Proceedings of The 89th Textile Institute World Conference (846-850). Wuhan, China: The Textile Institute

This paper presents a new methodology for reproducing historic fragment in 3D with realistic behaviour, providing users with a feel for the fragment detailing. The fragment piece originates from the English National Trust archive held in the collecti... Read More about Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment.

Integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. Integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum. Presented at Global Textile Congress, Bangkok, Thailand

Traditionally modules within Higher Education are taught as discrete subjects. This has advantages since it enables students to develop knowledge and skills specific to each individual elements of the subject discipline. The expectation is that stude... Read More about Integration of performance materials into the clothing curriculum.

Democracy : time for Renewal or Retreat in Educational Leadership: How the leadership style of Sir Alec Clegg could impact educational renewal through retreat today.
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Bailey, R., Walker, M., & Mills, A. Democracy : time for Renewal or Retreat in Educational Leadership: How the leadership style of Sir Alec Clegg could impact educational renewal through retreat today. Presented at British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society BELMAS Annual Conference, Wokefield Park Conference Centre, Berkshire, UK

The work of Sir Alec Clegg, Chief Education Officer of the West Riding of Yorkshire was grounded in progressive child-centered learning with a heuristic philosophy, his belief of individuals as agents of change, in challenging academic measurements o... Read More about Democracy : time for Renewal or Retreat in Educational Leadership: How the leadership style of Sir Alec Clegg could impact educational renewal through retreat today..

The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting Abstracts
Book
Almond, K., & Power, E. The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting Abstracts. University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield

Conference Introduction The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting has been generously sponsored by fashion and apparel solutions specialist Lectra. The overriding theme of the conference is to provide a platform to develop idea... Read More about The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting Abstracts.

A Toolkit of Teaching Techniques Case Examples : 24 hour interdisciplinary (Design) Challenge (QAA1,2,3,6), Enhancing the Curriculum (ETC)
Report
Power, E. A Toolkit of Teaching Techniques Case Examples : 24 hour interdisciplinary (Design) Challenge (QAA1,2,3,6), Enhancing the Curriculum (ETC)

To develop an interdisciplinary network of exchange which promotes innovation, design thinking, new-product development. Bringing together a students from across the University, who value innovative thinking, ideas generation and interdisciplinary wo... Read More about A Toolkit of Teaching Techniques Case Examples : 24 hour interdisciplinary (Design) Challenge (QAA1,2,3,6), Enhancing the Curriculum (ETC).

The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning
Journal Article
Power, E., Ritchie, J., & Tinker, A. The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning

Students have access to an ever-increasing quantity and diversity of information, presented to them in multiple formats; the challenge for them is to identify and use this data effectively. Many undergraduate students experience difficulties in manag... Read More about The effectiveness of Design Thinking techniques to enhance undergraduate student learning.

Developing employability skills through interdisciplinary industry challenges
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. Developing employability skills through interdisciplinary industry challenges. Presented at HEA Annual Conference 2017 Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight, Manchester, UK

This session will explore best-practice models for embedding interdisciplinary collaboration into the UG student experience. Key challenges, levers/mechanisms and institutional barriers will be discussed and debated. The Innovation and Creative Excha... Read More about Developing employability skills through interdisciplinary industry challenges.

2017 Teaching and Learning Conference "Building an academic community : engaging our students"
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Power, E., & Jarvis, C. 2017 Teaching and Learning Conference "Building an academic community : engaging our students". Huddersfield

The 2017 Teaching and Learning Conference "Building an Academic community: engaging our students" at the University of Huddersfield brought together over 200 delegates from across the seven schools and services, to consider approaches that would supp... Read More about 2017 Teaching and Learning Conference "Building an academic community : engaging our students".

Transforming the student experience by integrating interdisciplinary challenge-led learning
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. Transforming the student experience by integrating interdisciplinary challenge-led learning. Presented at HEIR Conference 2019, University of Wolverhampton

There are a number of recognised fundamental principles that enhance the student experience, one being the development of an individual's sense of belonging within an institution. Students are more likely to integrate if they feel valued, included an... Read More about Transforming the student experience by integrating interdisciplinary challenge-led learning.

Stand up and shout out...
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Belloc, C., & Lawrence, A. Stand up and shout out... Presented at Building resilient learning communities: using evidence to support student success, QAA Scotland - Virtual (COVID19)

Graduates of the future are individuals with entrepreneurial mind-sets, drawn to innovative opportunities and new value creation. They need advanced skills of critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to working beyond traditional discipline... Read More about Stand up and shout out....