All Outputs (9)

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.

Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management (2013)
Report
Barrett, P., & Barrett, L. (2013). Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management

The Higher Education Funding Council funded report 'Promoting Positive Gender Outcomes in HE Through Active Workload Management' includes HEI case study interviews, surveys and workload data analysis to investigate the disparity between the genders... Read More about Promoting positive gender outcomes in higher education through active workload management.

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.

Salford postgraduate annual research conference (SPARC) 2012 proceedings (2013)
Book
Ahanchian, N., Akotia, J., Bentham, A., Dewi, N., Crowder, M., Demir, S., …Zurawik, M. (2013). Salford postgraduate annual research conference (SPARC) 2012 proceedings. Online: Lulu

These proceedings bring together a selection of papers from the 2012 Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC). They reflect the breadth and diversity of research interests showcased at the conference, at which over 130 researchers from... Read More about Salford postgraduate annual research conference (SPARC) 2012 proceedings.

Perspectives (2013)
Journal Article
Research and Enterprise. (2013). Perspectives

Perspectives sets out to demonstrate the impact of the University of Salford’s research and enterprise activity on the communities we serve, while also highlighting our engagement with, and relevance to, issues of direct concern to you. It is... Read More about Perspectives.

Technology enhanced learning in the creative arts and humanities (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Ellis, C., Kannara, V., Fisher, B., & Marsh, J. (2013, March). Technology enhanced learning in the creative arts and humanities. Poster presented at SEPD Annual Research Conference, University of Huddersfield

Current trends in UK university libraries (2013)
Journal Article
Hurst, S. (2013). Current trends in UK university libraries. New Library World, 114(9), 398-407. https://doi.org/10.1108/NLW-04-2013-0032

Purpose – The paper aims to describe the effect of changes in UK higher education policy on services and staff in university libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of academic literature, higher education statistics and news pieces was... Read More about Current trends in UK university libraries.

Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere (2013)
Journal Article
Adams, R. (2013). Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere. Electronic Library, 31(5), 664-677. https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-05-2012-0054

Purpose – This article aims to set a context for blogging within academic libraries in order to identify key themes and examples of good practice for others considering blogging as a future activity. Design/methodology/approach – The study encompa... Read More about Blogging in context: reviewing the academic library blogosphere.

Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training (2013)
Journal Article
Sales, N. (2013). Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training. Legal Information Management, 13(4), 231-235. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1472669613000534

At the University of Salford it is a struggle to find sufficient timetable space to deliver in-depth legal research training to new first year students. The training delivered often alienated students due to the information overload they experienced.... Read More about Flipping the classroom: Revolutionising legal research training.