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Economic performance of green walls: A systematic review (2022)
Presentation / Conference
U.G.D., M., Ramachandra, T., & Geekiyanage, D. (2022, June). Economic performance of green walls: A systematic review. Paper presented at 10th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Green walls are becoming an interesting solution to address the potential issues due to loss of greenery in the urban built environment. Even though green walls offer numerous benefits, the application pace of this concept seems slow in many parts of... Read More about Economic performance of green walls: A systematic review.

Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions In shaped weft knitwear. (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Almond, K. (2018, July). Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions In shaped weft knitwear. Presented at The 91st Textile Institute World conference 2018: Integrating design with Sustainable Technology, Leeds, UK

The research aims to quantify the relationship between traditional mathematical theories used for the calculation of fully-fashioned, weft knitwear and the physical measurements of the garment. In contemporary weft knitting it is important to establi... Read More about Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions In shaped weft knitwear..

Significant Factors Influencing Operational and Maintenance (O&M) Costs of Commercial Buildings (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Geekiyanage, D., & Ramachandra, T. (2018, June). Significant Factors Influencing Operational and Maintenance (O&M) Costs of Commercial Buildings. Paper presented at The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Usually, the costs incurred during the operational phase of a building are much greater than the initial construction cost. Amongst, the running cost of a typical commercial building varies between 70-80% of its
total LCC depending on its determinan... Read More about Significant Factors Influencing Operational and Maintenance (O&M) Costs of Commercial Buildings.

Pilot assessment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of learning environments in Bayero University, Kano (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Sani, A., Martionson, D., & Al-Maiyah, S. (2016, July). Pilot assessment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of learning environments in Bayero University, Kano. Presented at 36th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture., Los Angeles

This pilot study is a preliminary work preceding an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) research being undertaken on the learning environments of Bayero University Kano (BUK). Enhanced IEQ promotes the health of building occupants, raises productivity... Read More about Pilot assessment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of learning environments in Bayero University, Kano.

Observations of traffic behaviour from UK motorway roadworks sections with narrow lanes (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Nassrullah, Z., Yousif, S., & Norgate, S. (2016, January). Observations of traffic behaviour from UK motorway roadworks sections with narrow lanes. Presented at UTSG, Bristol, UK

In recent years, implementation of narrow lanes is frequently used as a temporary traffic management scheme (TTMS) on UK motorway roadwork sections. The rationale is to free up carriageway space, especially for sites with high traffic demands needing... Read More about Observations of traffic behaviour from UK motorway roadworks sections with narrow lanes.

Now you see us. Now you don't. (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Sales, N. (2015, April). Now you see us. Now you don't. Poster presented at LILAC Conference, Newcastle

The University of Salford has radically overhauled their approach to new student welcome and induction activities. During induction fortnight, the library team traditionally delivered an induction programme of compulsory computer based training sessi... Read More about Now you see us. Now you don't..

Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Calvert, S., Power, E., Ryall, H., & Bills, P. (2014, November). Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment. Presented at Transition: Re-thinking Textiles and Surfaces, University of Huddersfield, UK

This paper presents and explores 3D techniques for analyzing historic textile fragment. The textile fragment piece examined throughout this paper originates from the English National Trust archive held in the collection at Claydon House. The aim is t... Read More about Digital 3D reconstruction of historical textile fragment.

Resilient ecosystem service assessments for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Mak, C., James, P., & Scholz, M. (2012, June). Resilient ecosystem service assessments for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Poster presented at College of Science and Technology Research Showcase Day, University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) have been shown to be the preferred solution in dealing with excess urban flooding compared with traditional drainage methods (Woods-Ballard et al, 2007). Aside from flood prevention and water purification, SuDS a... Read More about Resilient ecosystem service assessments for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).

Engaging library staff with Web 2.0 innovations: the Learning 2.0 experience (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Mcnally, J., Adams, R., & Lucas, N. (2011, July). Engaging library staff with Web 2.0 innovations: the Learning 2.0 experience. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

MoRe (or) reflecting while dusting? (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Nerantzi, C. (2011, July). MoRe (or) reflecting while dusting?. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Open Access at Salford – Where next? (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Bates, K., & Berry, J. (2011, June). Open Access at Salford – Where next?. Poster presented at LIBER 40th Annual Conference, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona

Having fully embraced Open Access for its scholarly communications, putting in place an Open Access Mandate, the University of Salford is now reflecting on its success and working on new opportunities.
This poster will outline a case study for the... Read More about Open Access at Salford – Where next?.

Learning from the career stories of international graduates (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Christie, F. (2011, March). Learning from the career stories of international graduates. Presented at AGCAS PMI2 Final Dissemination, University of Warwick

A study into the career paths of Salford's international graduates conducted as part of PMI2 funded research in 2010. The presentation took place at a dissemination conference and includes links to detailed case studies.

Effiency and effectiveness: Digital futures in innovation (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Hall, M. (2010, October). Effiency and effectiveness: Digital futures in innovation. Presented at The future of research? Meeting the challenges facing research today and the strategic role of technologies, London

The Keynote address at the JISC conference; considering how new and future digital technologies can increase both efficiency and effectiveness in research conducted in our universities.

Efficiency and effectiveness: digital futures in innovation (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Hall, M. (2010, October). Efficiency and effectiveness: digital futures in innovation. Presented at The Future of Research?, JISC, London

A presentation that considers how new and future digital technologies can increase both efficiency and effectiveness in research conducted in universities.

Open Access celebratory event 2010 (2010)
Presentation / Conference
Hall, M., Aouad, G., & Berry, J. (2010, September). Open Access celebratory event 2010. Presented at Open Access celebratory event, The University of Salford, UK

A powerpoint presentation to accompany the University of Salford's Open Access event. The event was held to celebrate the work Salford researchers have made with the Open Access agenda over the past twelve months. Presentations were made by the Vice-... Read More about Open Access celebratory event 2010.