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Learning online, supporting online: developing tutorials for the virtual learning environment.
Report
Adams, R. Learning online, supporting online: developing tutorials for the virtual learning environment

This paper reflects on the process of designing, creating, promoting and evaluating an online support resource. The project described created two interactive tutorials to support the use of Blackboard, the institutional VLE. Useful lessons have been... Read More about Learning online, supporting online: developing tutorials for the virtual learning environment..

Mapping foundation degrees
Report
O'Doherty, E. Mapping foundation degrees

This project was funded by Greater Manchester Aimhigher as one aspect of its remit in relation to raising aspirations and attainment. Foundation degrees, as a new work related qualification, were provided nationally from 2001. In general, however,... Read More about Mapping foundation degrees.

Martin Hall USIR presentation
Digital Artefact
Hall, M. Martin Hall USIR presentation

Presentation given by Martin Hall at the first University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR) employee awareness event which took place on Monday, 21st September 2009.

USIR Poster
Digital Artefact
USIR. USIR Poster

Poster used in the University of Salford Institutional Repository promotion campaign. The poster introduces USIR and details contact numbers for further information.

The professional development of new higher education teachers from a communities of practice perspective: the challenge of 'accounting for change' in 'situated pedagogy'
Presentation / Conference
Lisewski, B. The professional development of new higher education teachers from a communities of practice perspective: the challenge of 'accounting for change' in 'situated pedagogy'. Presented at Third Education in a Changing Environment Conference, University of Salford, UK

This article examines the professional development of new Higher Education teachers using the analytical framework of communities of practice theory. Contextualized within
the embryonic Higher Education national framework of professional teaching st... Read More about The professional development of new higher education teachers from a communities of practice perspective: the challenge of 'accounting for change' in 'situated pedagogy'.

Digital Prototype Framework for Understanding Building Information Modelling Adoption: Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms
Thesis
Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms. (Thesis). University of Salford

Globally, Building Information Modelling (BIM) has solidified its position in bringing efficiency to the construction industry. However, the shift to its adoption and implementation in emerging markets such as Nigeria has brought distortion to both t... Read More about Digital Prototype Framework for Understanding Building Information Modelling Adoption: Nigerian Small and Medium Architectural Firms.

The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions
Thesis
El Nemr, W. The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions. (Thesis). The University of Salford

Construction claims are a fact of life on all projects across the world. In an attempt to safeguard themselves against the risk of claims, employers utilise time bar clauses in construction contracts to waive the contractor’s entitlement to any addi... Read More about The enforceability of time bar clauses in construction contracts : a comparative analysis between the Egyptian civil code and the English and Welsh common law jurisdictions.

BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices
Thesis
Coates, S. BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices. (Thesis). University of Salford

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a new radically different emerging approach to design, construction and facilities management. BIM promises to better facilitate the building development, construction and building operation. In this thesis the... Read More about BIM implementation strategy framework for small architectural practices.

The phylogeography of Cheracebus species located in the Rio Negro basin and its implications for our understanding of the historical biogeography of Amazonia
Thesis

The Amazon holds the greatest primate diversity in the world. To date, little is known about how tis diversity originated. Recent evidence points to the role of rivers as important geographical barriers to primates and potential engines of speciation... Read More about The phylogeography of Cheracebus species located in the Rio Negro basin and its implications for our understanding of the historical biogeography of Amazonia.

Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation
Thesis

Organisations pursue Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to achieve improvements in their performance. However, the literature reports that organisations that implement ERP systems still suffer from a gap between the promised ERP benefits vers... Read More about Managing stakeholders in enterprise resource planning (ERP) context : a proposed model of effective implementation.

Stand up and shout out...
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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....