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Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation (2013)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2013). Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, 25(6), 423-439. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-12-2012-0080

Purpose – The aim of this paper was to explore the use of objective fabric parameters in 3D virtual garment simulation. Design/methodology/approach – Two methods (fabric assurance by simple testing and Browzwear’s fabric testing kit) of obtaining... Read More about Fabric objective measurements for commercial 3D virtual garment simulation.

An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Ellis, C., & Kannara, V. (2013, September). An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE. Presented at 20th annual conference of the Association for Learning Technology, University of Nottingham

It is widely accepted that technology offers many opportunities to transform learning. Despite there being significant investment made by most UK universities to support technology enhanced learning, it is still reported to be a significant challenge... Read More about An exploration of institutional blockages in relation to the use and development of the VLE.

Sustainable developments in knitting (2012)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2012). Sustainable developments in knitting. International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 9(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBG.2012.047519

The global community is aware that policies and practices regarding human consumption of resources need to change. Sustainability is a dominant factor within government policies worldwide. A recent report compiled on behalf of the European Union iden... Read More about Sustainable developments in knitting.

Promoting employability skills through active learning (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2012, March). Promoting employability skills through active learning. Presented at 2nd Employability, Citizenship and Enterprise Conference, Manchester, UK

The Higher Education (HE) landscape in England has changed dramatically in the last two decades. There is a political drive to improve accessibility and transparency of information available to current and prospective students. This combined with the... Read More about Promoting employability skills through active learning.

Examination of issues affecting the teaching and learning of large cohorts within practical-based subjects (2010)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2010). Examination of issues affecting the teaching and learning of large cohorts within practical-based subjects. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 3(2), 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543261003736010

The aim of this work is to advance the teaching and learning of practical-based subjects in the higher education (HE) sector. Part of the study involved the development of a model that enhanced the teaching and learning of textiles within large group... Read More about Examination of issues affecting the teaching and learning of large cohorts within practical-based subjects.

Shaping progress (2008)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2008). Shaping progress. Knitting international, 114(1358), 34-35

With the introduction of CMS flatbed machines, combining shape, texture, and color patterning became a cost effective, commercially viable method. Shaped knitwear began to expand from the luxury sector into mass fashion markets. Other benefits includ... Read More about Shaping progress.

Measuring up (2008)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2008). Measuring up. Knitting international, 114(1360), 40-41

Until the mid 80s each weft knitting technology (flatbed, straight bar frame and circular) dominated a distinct area of knitwear. Circular knitting had the benefit of speed, producing continuous lengths of cut and sew jersey (amongst other structures... Read More about Measuring up.

Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium (2007)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2007). Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium. Journal of textile and apparel technology and management, 5(4), 1-16

Since the days of the humble hose, knitwear has expanded into a revolutionary industry that is classified within the high fashion category. This paper presents an investigation into knitwear's evolution, which can only be described as remarkable... Read More about Functional to fashionable : knitwear's evolution throughout the last century and into the millennium.

Are we equipped for wearables? (2005)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2005). Are we equipped for wearables?. Textile Asia, 36(11), 74-78

A collaborative project, which emphasized on the value of cross-discipline collaboration within the higher education curriculum in the areas of fashion, wearable computing, and electronics, is described. The project ran for a period of 10 weeks, unde... Read More about Are we equipped for wearables?.

Challenges, Technologies and Solutions! How to measure cultural change within a diverse institution?
Other
Power, E., West, M., Blezard, E., & Whitnall, D. Challenges, Technologies and Solutions! How to measure cultural change within a diverse institution?

We are delighted to present Salford’s ESS instructional case study which forms part of the Advance HE “inclusive institutions strand” of the Collaborative Development Fund 2021: New challenges, new solutions. The project enabled us to develop a deep... Read More about Challenges, Technologies and Solutions! How to measure cultural change within a diverse institution?.

Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress
Journal Article
Disele, P., Tyler, D., & Power, E. Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress. Journal of social development in Africa, 26(1),

The government of Botswana through its National Policy on Culture (2001) and the National Ecotourism Strategy (2002) is committed to preserving national culture and historical heritage. The policy stipulates that valuable heritage must be preserved... Read More about Conserving and sustaining culture through traditional dress.

Enhancing the employability of fashion students through the use of 3D CAD
Presentation / Conference
Jefferson, A., Power, E., & Rowe, H. Enhancing the employability of fashion students through the use of 3D CAD. Presented at Fashion Beyond Borders 14th Annual Conference for the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Jaipur, India

The textile and apparel industry has one of the longest and most intricate supply chains within manufacturing. Advancement in technology has facilitated its globalisation, enabling companies to span geographical borders. This has led to new methods o... Read More about Enhancing the employability of fashion students through the use of 3D CAD.

Embedding employability into an active learning curriculum
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. Embedding employability into an active learning curriculum. Presented at The 88th Textile Institute World Conference 2012, Selangor, Malaysia

In a globalised environment there is high competition as well as significant opportunities. It is essential that university graduates are industry ready, equipped with the necessary professional and technical skills. This study investigates the rel... Read More about Embedding employability into an active learning curriculum.

Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience
Book Chapter
Power, E. Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience. In D. Hyams-Ssekasi, & E. Caldwell (Eds.), Experiential learning for entrepreneurship (105-123). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90005-6_6

The Innovation and Creative Exchange (ICE) presents a blueprint for challenge-led learning within Higher Education (HE). It uses a combination of wicked and commercial challenges to develop knowledge exchanges and communities of practice for learning... Read More about Embedding interdisciplinary and challenge-led learning into the student experience.

Lockdown learning… an interdisciplinary approach
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Hawkins, D., & Lawrence, A. Lockdown learning… an interdisciplinary approach. Presented at Responding : Reframing : Rethinking, GLAD 23rd Annual Conference: A new era in creative education for our sector

2020 will be remembered as a critical turning point for Education. An unpredicted pandemic took nations leaders by surprise and led to freedoms we had become accustom to, being suspended. The response from education was to diversify into virtual/blen... Read More about Lockdown learning… an interdisciplinary approach.