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A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Power, J., Blezard, E., Whitnall, D., Thomson, C., Dermo, J., & Grayson, N. (2024, February). A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications. Presented at QAA: Quality Insights Conference 2024, Online

This workshop explores insightful practice in relation to supporting students who enter higher education having undertaken vocational qualifications. We will provide an opportunity to reflect on different factors which affect levelness and how to cha... Read More about A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications..

LTEC Post-Festival Publication: Developing Authentic Practitioners “practice”, “identity”, “community”. (2024)
Journal Article
Power, J., Whitnall, D., & Grayson, N. (in press). LTEC Post-Festival Publication: Developing Authentic Practitioners “practice”, “identity”, “community”. Innovative practice in higher education,

Our post-festival special edition publication is a collection of papers and audio poster from the University of Salford’s Learning and Teaching Festival 2023. The festival brought together Salford’s learning and teaching community with over 13... Read More about LTEC Post-Festival Publication: Developing Authentic Practitioners “practice”, “identity”, “community”..

Reaching Out and Shouting Loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at The University of Salford. Innovative Practice in Higher Education. (2024)
Journal Article
Blezard, E., Power, J., Whitnall, D., & Taylor, W. (2024). Reaching Out and Shouting Loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at The University of Salford. Innovative Practice in Higher Education. Innovative practice in higher education,

This paper presents a panoramic view of the Institution's engagement with learning, teaching, and scholarly activities, shedding light on the critical mass of knowledge and initiatives that define contributions to the field of pedagogy. Findings reve... Read More about Reaching Out and Shouting Loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at The University of Salford. Innovative Practice in Higher Education..

Made to Stick: Using qualitative data analysis software to Understand the Impact of 'sticky culture' in Rapid and adaptive change in Higher Education. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Blezard, E., Power, J., & Whitnall, D. (2023, September). Made to Stick: Using qualitative data analysis software to Understand the Impact of 'sticky culture' in Rapid and adaptive change in Higher Education. Presented at Lumivero Virtual Conference 2023, Online

Purpose: This paper appraises the role of NVivo and an analytical framework to understand the lived experience of cultural change within a UK Higher Education institution and its connection to ‘sticky’ organisational culture. Methods: As part of... Read More about Made to Stick: Using qualitative data analysis software to Understand the Impact of 'sticky culture' in Rapid and adaptive change in Higher Education..

A gathering of creative outputs as a case study for transformational change (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Whitnall, D., Blezard, E., & Power, J. (2023, September). A gathering of creative outputs as a case study for transformational change. Presented at GLAD Symposium 2023 : Gathering Ourselves, UAL : Central St Martins London

The Inclusive structures driving transformational change project (AdvanceHE 2021-22) Collaborative Development Funded), generated a series of creative outputs to illustrate the project outcomes and support the sector-specific reflections that could b... Read More about A gathering of creative outputs as a case study for transformational change.

Reaching out and Shouting loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at Salford (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Blezard, E., Power, J., Whitnall, D., & Taylor, W. (2023, September). Reaching out and Shouting loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at Salford. Presented at LTEC Learning and Teaching Festival, University of Salford

At a recent HEPI guest panel, it was acknowledged that learning and teaching scholarly practices, which are core to many university visions and critical to providing an excellent student experience, are often less visible than traditional academic re... Read More about Reaching out and Shouting loud: Capturing best practice in learning and teaching scholarly practice at Salford.

An evidence based approach to re-engaging students by re-framing support for success (2023)
Journal Article
Power, J., Griffiths, A., & Jones-Devitt, S. (in press). An evidence based approach to re-engaging students by re-framing support for success. Innovative practice in higher education, 6(1), 1-26

Improving student retention and engagement is a high priority for the sector. This study presents an approach adopted within a large Academic School to re-engage students who might otherwise have been withdrawn from the system. The work presented con... Read More about An evidence based approach to re-engaging students by re-framing support for success.

Interdisciplinary challenge led learning – a blueprint for the future (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Griffiths, A., & Power, E. (2023, April). Interdisciplinary challenge led learning – a blueprint for the future. Presented at AdvanceHE: The Employability Symposium 2023: Lighting the Labyrinth: Enhancing Student Success through the 3Es, Manchester, United Kingdom

Graduates of the future will be required to work in areas that transcend traditional academic disciplines and therefore new pedagogical approaches are needed to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, networks and attributes to thrive. A... Read More about Interdisciplinary challenge led learning – a blueprint for the future.

Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Lewis, D., MARTINEZ SANCHEZ, M., Power, J., & Webb, D. (2023, March). Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers. Presented at Seventeenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Mar 29, 2023 – Mar 31, 2023, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon., Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Investigating the characteristics of furniture most loved by consumers, this research presents a tool for designers to create new products that emotionally connect with people. The research undertaken explores methodologies associated with emotional... Read More about Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers..

Building a community of to support learning and teaching practice. Our journey… (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Whitnall, D., & Thomson, C. (2023, February). Building a community of to support learning and teaching practice. Our journey…. Presented at Quality Insights Conference 2023 event, Online

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre (LTEC) at the University of Salford was formally launched January 2022. The Centre supports colleagues across academic schools and professional services to develop innovative learning and teaching (L&T) p... Read More about Building a community of to support learning and teaching practice. Our journey….

Learning and teaching in the post-pandemic era (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2022, November). Learning and teaching in the post-pandemic era. Presented at Management, Knowledge and Education (MKE) Teaching Practice Conference, Birkbeck, University of London

A case-study to promote academic citizenship within the postgraduate community: inclusive structures driving transformational change. (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Whitnall, D., West, M., Power, E., & Blezard, E. (2022, November). A case-study to promote academic citizenship within the postgraduate community: inclusive structures driving transformational change. Presented at 3rd International Conference on the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Postgraduate Researchers, Jurys Inn Waterfront Hotel, Brighton

The lived experience: driving transformational change within higher education during and beyond the pandemic (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Whitnall, D., West, M., & Grogan, S. (2022, September). The lived experience: driving transformational change within higher education during and beyond the pandemic. Presented at IFNTF “Symposathon” REshaping Teaching Excellence: Pandemic and the New Now, Virtual

The University of Salford is on a journey of adaptive change, redefining its strategy for the next 5 years. In recent history the HE sector has experienced seismic shifts in policy, expectation, and operation as well as the world-wide adaption to lif... Read More about The lived experience: driving transformational change within higher education during and beyond the pandemic.

Retention : re-engaging the disengaged (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Griffiths, A., & Jones-Devitt, S. (2022, February). Retention : re-engaging the disengaged. Presented at Advance HE : Student Retention and Success Symposium 2022 : Impact of flexibility in policies and practice on student retention, Online

This presentation will provide an evidence-informed approach adopted within a large academic school to re-engage students who had disengaged from formal classes and were at risk of withdrawing. A supportive triage culture was used placing students at... Read More about Retention : re-engaging the disengaged.

Digital transformation of design led challenges with IMPACT… (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2021, November). Digital transformation of design led challenges with IMPACT…. Presented at Royal Academy of Engineering 2021 Conference Visiting Professors Online Conference Event : Moving on from COVID-19 to 2021! - How has engineering and education changed?, Online

Invited Guest Speaker Jess Power is a Professor of Teaching and Learning and Associate Dean Students at Staffordshire University. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellow of The Textile Institute, Fellow of Chartered Manageme... Read More about Digital transformation of design led challenges with IMPACT….

Lockdown learning : the digital transformation of co-curricular interdisciplinary challenges (2021)
Journal Article
Power, E., Hawkins, D., & Lawrence, A. (2021). Lockdown learning : the digital transformation of co-curricular interdisciplinary challenges. Innovative practice in higher education, 115-138

This paper explores three-key issues related to the digital transformation of co-curricular interdisciplinary challenges within a UK higher education institution during the COVID pandemic. It is widely accepted that university graduates must be work-... Read More about Lockdown learning : the digital transformation of co-curricular interdisciplinary challenges.

Supporting Students to Engage Project – DTA (CAE) (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2021, March). Supporting Students to Engage Project – DTA (CAE). Presented at Exploring Race Inclusion, Staffordshire University

Here we present the results of a study which uses an alternative procedure known as ?Fitness to Study? to re-engage students that are deemed as not attending but have had some engagement. Thus, tipping the model from effectively a withdrawal procedur... Read More about Supporting Students to Engage Project – DTA (CAE).

An interdisciplinary approach - connecting beyond the curriculum (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Hawkins, D., & Lawrence, A. (2021, March). An interdisciplinary approach - connecting beyond the curriculum. Presented at Eye on TAMK, Virtual - Tampere University of Applied Science, Finland

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 An interdisciplinary approach - connecting beyond the curriculum.

Rocket or rollercoaster - blasting off to planet digital (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2019, December). Rocket or rollercoaster - blasting off to planet digital. Presented at GLAD 22nd Annual Conference - Art and Design Education - where do we go from here, Manchester Metropolitan University

The educational vehicle "STEAM" is rocking in the chilly climate of the higher education ocean. Traditional educational discipline boundaries are merging and the newage voyager requires a complex set of skills and attributes to ensure they are not on... Read More about Rocket or rollercoaster - blasting off to planet digital.

Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2019, June). Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects. Presented at HEFi19 Conference Learning and Teaching in the ‘Next Generation’ University, University of Birmingham

The fourth industry revolution (4IR) is interdisciplinary in nature, crossing fields and transcending traditional academic disciplines. Universities of the future must equip students with the skills and attributes required for an ever changing commer... Read More about Transforming learning through commercial challenge-led projects.

The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2019, June). The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning. Presented at Staffordshire University Staff Research Conference, Staffordshire University

The fourth industry revolution (4IR) is interdisciplinary in nature, crossing fields and transcending traditional academic disciplines. Universities of the future must equip students with the skills and attributes required for an ever changing commer... Read More about The entrepreneurial mindset - truly transforming learning.

The ICE and honeypot experience (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Fleming, L. (2019, April). The ICE and honeypot experience. Presented at Entrepreneurial University Leaders Programme, University of Huddersfield

Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions in shaped weft-knitwear (2019)
Journal Article
Power, E., & Almond, K. (2019). Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions in shaped weft-knitwear. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 12(2), 225-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2019.1573439

This research explores and quantifies the relationship between traditional mathematical theories used for the calculation of fully-fashioned, weft-knitwear and the physical measurements of knitted garments in order to improve sizing accuracy within k... Read More about Comparative study of calculated and actual dimensions in shaped weft-knitwear.

Measuring student success - are there alternative metrics? (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2018, December). Measuring student success - are there alternative metrics?. Presented at GLAD 2019 Annual Conference, MMU, Manchester, UK

There is a plethora of literature to support the importance of student engagement in the wider university experience as a measure of value and contribution to success. Various reports have acknowledged that students who engage with the wider Higher E... Read More about Measuring student success - are there alternative metrics?.

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..

Exploring interdisciplinary challenge-led learning opportunities for knowledge co-creation (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2018, July). Exploring interdisciplinary challenge-led learning opportunities for knowledge co-creation. Presented at HEA’s Annual Conference 2018,Teaching in the spotlight : Learning from global communities (Sector priorities), Birmingham, UK

Embedding interdisciplinarity into the UG experience is not without its challenges. The practical arguments and value to learning is strong, supported by policy makers, funding councils and professional bodies. The aim of this session is to present i... Read More about Exploring interdisciplinary challenge-led learning opportunities for knowledge co-creation.

Knowledge co-creation connecting through interdisciplinary commercial/complex challenges. (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Hazell, P., & Braddock, H. (2018, June). Knowledge co-creation connecting through interdisciplinary commercial/complex challenges. Presented at Teaching and Learning Conference: Co-creation, Staffordshire University, 2018, Stoke-on-Trent, UK

This presentation highlights the value of embedding interdisciplinary challenge based learning into the undergraduate student experience. It presents a blueprint for experiential learning in practice based on a case study from a post 92 university (U... Read More about Knowledge co-creation connecting through interdisciplinary commercial/complex challenges..

The power of challenge-led learning (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2018, May). The power of challenge-led learning. Presented at Staffordshire University Staff Research Conference 2018, Staffordshire University

It is widely accepted that innovative/sustainable solutions for complex global-challenges reach beyond a discipline boundary or single methodological approach, and as such the practical argument for embedding interdisciplinary collaborations into Hig... Read More about The power of challenge-led learning.

Challenge led learning - building interdisciplinary learning communities for impact (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2018, May). Challenge led learning - building interdisciplinary learning communities for impact. Presented at CHEAD seminar (invited speaker) Learning, Teaching and assessment: developing creative pedagogic practice and sympathetic organisational structure, Wolverhampton School of Art

A best-practice model for integrating interdisciplinarity into the higher education student experience (2017)
Journal Article
Power, E., & Handley, J. (2017). A best-practice model for integrating interdisciplinarity into the higher education student experience. Studies in Higher Education, 44(3), 554-570. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2017.1389876

Today's global society creates an environment characterised by complex problems, solutions to which require transcendence of traditional discipline-based boundaries, and new forms of knowledge-sharing. Higher education (HE) has a central role in inte... Read More about A best-practice model for integrating interdisciplinarity into the higher education student experience.

Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel (2017)
Book Chapter
Power, E. (2017). Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel. In High Performance Apparel: Materials, Development, and Applications (113-128). London, UK: Elsevier

The chapter provides substantial evidence to support the importance of the knitting sector to technical and medical applications including performance apparel. It details specific examples of advanced knitted structures used in sport, protection and... Read More about Advanced knitting technologies for high-performance apparel.

Add a bit of honey to enhance enterprise and employability (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2017, July). Add a bit of honey to enhance enterprise and employability. Presented at HEA Annual conference Arts & Humanities strand Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight, Manchester, UK

A case-study is presented which uses an innovative platform to promote the development of entrepreneurial activity between engineering, design and business students. The platform is situated outside the curriculum and provides the opportunity for stu... Read More about Add a bit of honey to enhance enterprise and employability.

User centred design (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2017, June). User centred design. Presented at 2nd Integrity and infection prevention conference, University of Huddersfield

The persistence of character. Exploring Territories (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Mills, A., Bailey, R., & Walker, M. (2017, April). The persistence of character. Exploring Territories. Presented at The Changing Landscape of Art and Design in Higher Education’ GLAD Annual conference, Manchester

Designing functional medical products for children with cancer (2017)
Journal Article
Power, E., Leaper, D., & Harris, J. (2017). Designing functional medical products for children with cancer. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 10(3), 381-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2016.1278466

This paper details how Quality Function Deployment (QFD) has been used to develop a tactile advanced product for a medical application. Innovative experimental and industrial research was undertaken, leading to the design of a child-focused ‘Wiggle B... Read More about Designing functional medical products for children with cancer.

24 hour interdisciplinary Challenge (2016)
Journal Article
Power, E. (2016). 24 hour interdisciplinary Challenge. Experiential entrepreneurship exercises journal, 1(SI-ETC), 70-75

Best-practice model for technology enhanced learning in the creative arts (2016)
Journal Article
Power, E., & Kannara, V. (2016). Best-practice model for technology enhanced learning in the creative arts. Research in Learning Technology, 24(1), 30231. https://doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v24.30231

This paper presents a best-practice model for the redesign of virtual learning environments (VLEs) within creative arts to augment blended learning. In considering a blended learning best-practice model, three factors should be considered: the consci... Read More about Best-practice model for technology enhanced learning in the creative arts.

A creative exchange? for enterprise and employability (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2016, September). A creative exchange? for enterprise and employability. Presented at Pecha Kucha. International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference IEE, Liverpool, UK

Liminal Hospital Spaces; Corridors to Well-Being? (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Pigott, J., Hargreaves, J., & Power, E. (2016, September). Liminal Hospital Spaces; Corridors to Well-Being?. Presented at WELL-BEING 2016: Co-Creating Pathways to Well-Being, The Third International Conference Exploring the Multi-Dimensions of Well-Being, Birmingham, UK

Hospital design has progressed from the favoured pavilion ward layout of Florence Nightingale?s 1856 recommendations, to observation of the similarities between office buildings and single block hospitals and more recently the recognition of the tran... Read More about Liminal Hospital Spaces; Corridors to Well-Being?.

The progress of creative pattern cutting (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Almond, K., & Power, E. (2016, February). The progress of creative pattern cutting. Presented at The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting, University of Huddersfield, UK

This paper documents the journey of several research initiatives, which focused upon creative pattern cutting. Instigated by a peer-reviewed, journal paper entitled, "Insufficient Allure: The Luxurious Art and Cost of Creative Pattern Cutting" (Almon... Read More about The progress of creative pattern cutting.

The Plenary - 2016 Creative Cut (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Almond, K. (2016, February). The Plenary - 2016 Creative Cut. Presented at The Second International Conference for Creative Pattern Cutting, University of Huddersfield

Building an aesthetic VLE for creative visual learners (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Kannara, V. (2015, September). Building an aesthetic VLE for creative visual learners. Presented at ALT Annual Conference 2015: Shaping the future of learning together, Manchester, UK

This research will present a best practice model for integrating the VLE in creative arts disciplines to augment blended learning through a participatory approach. It is acknowledged that having a VLE alone is not sufficient; its effective implementa... Read More about Building an aesthetic VLE for creative visual learners.

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.

Yarn to fabric : knitting (2014)
Book Chapter
Power, E. (2015). Yarn to fabric : knitting. In R. Sinclair (Ed.), Textiles and fashion : materials, design and technology (289-305). Woodhead Publishing/Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-84569-931-4.00012-X

Knitwear in recent years has gained a significant share of the global fashion market. This is accredited to the acceptability of casual dress and the versatility of the structure range that can be produced on modern knitting machinery. This chapter b... Read More about Yarn to fabric : knitting.

A honeypot of rich ideas? Building online communities to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between creative arts and engineering (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E. (2014, September). A honeypot of rich ideas? Building online communities to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between creative arts and engineering. Presented at The 21st annual conference of the Association for Learning Technology: altc2014 Riding Giants: How to innovate and educate ahead of the wave, Warwick, UK

A project case-study is presented which uses an innovative platform to promote the development of entrepreneurial activity between engineering and design students at the University of Huddersfield. The principle of the networking-platform is formed o... Read More about A honeypot of rich ideas? Building online communities to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between creative arts and engineering.

That which is not yet there (2014)
Journal Article
Mills, A., Power, E., Bailey, R., & Walker, M. (2014). That which is not yet there. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 7(3), 517-531. https://doi.org/10.1386/jwcp.7.3.517_1

In 1949 Bretton Hall College was founded as a Teacher Training College designed for the promotion of art education in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It opened with 56 students and by 1964 the college had expanded significantly resulting in an extensiv... Read More about That which is not yet there.

Reconstructing textile heritage (2014)
Journal Article
Calvert, S., Power, E., Ryall, H., & Bills, P. (2014). Reconstructing textile heritage. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, 7(3), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.1386/jwcp.7.3.415_1

This article recreates a deteriorating archive, bringing life, opportunity and growth to a collection that is in reality dying. It explores a collection owned by the National Trust at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire. Modern techniques of Infinate Fo... Read More about Reconstructing textile heritage.

Using the VLE in creative arts and humanities (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Kannara, V. (2014, July). Using the VLE in creative arts and humanities. Presented at Teaching and learning and assessment Day, Notre Dame Catholic Sixth form College, Leeds

The UK Higher Education landscape has been transformed in response to a variety of factors, not-least the rapidly evolving technologies. Students begin University awash with a variety of technology-skills and expectations that their learning will mir... Read More about Using the VLE in creative arts and humanities.

Do we use the VLE effectively to innovate/transform learning in creative arts? (2014)
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., & Kannara, V. (2014, June). Do we use the VLE effectively to innovate/transform learning in creative arts?. Presented at 9th Teaching and Learning Conference 2014, Huddersfield, UK

The UK Higher Education landscape has been transformed in response to a variety of factors, not-least the rapidly evolving technologies. Students begin University awash with a variety of technology-skills and expectations that their learning will mir... Read More about Do we use the VLE effectively to innovate/transform learning in creative arts?.

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.

A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms
Book Chapter
Power, E. A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms. In Conference Proceedings: World Congress: Knitting for the 21st Century. UMIST (189-199). Manchester: UMIST Conference Centre

To enable shaped preforms to be produced accurately, it is essential to have a full understanding of the geometrical properties of the structure and the effects that the various shaping techniques produce. This publication discusses the technique of... Read More about A study of flat-bed knitting technology for three-dimensional preforms.

Knitting of electroconductive yarns
Book Chapter
Power, E., & Dias, T. Knitting of electroconductive yarns. In IEE Eurowearable '03. Conference Proceedings, 2003 (55-60). IEEE

The advantages of producing 3-D conductive knitted textiles for the purpose of generating heat are enormous. Products may be developed that conform to complex contours providing a uniform heat distribution. Applications can be foreseen in the automot... Read More about Knitting of electroconductive yarns.

Knitting shells in the third dimension
Journal Article
Power, E. Knitting shells in the third dimension. Journal of textile and apparel technology and management, 3(4), 1-13

In order to produce textile structures intended for technical applications it is essential to have a full understanding of the geometrical properties and be able to guarantee exact replicas can be manufactured. This paper discusses some of the issues... Read More about Knitting shells in the third dimension.

Are we equipped for wearables
Book Chapter
Power, E. Are we equipped for wearables. In Conference Proceedings: Raleigh. North Carolina: The Textile Institute

An examination into textile education by active research
Book Chapter
Power, E. An examination into textile education by active research. In Proceedings of the 85th Textile Institute World Conference. The Complete Set of World Conference Proceedings (199-214). Colombo, Sri Lanka.: The Textile Institute

The active research presented, is based upon an adaptation of Kurt Lewin's model, which is known as 'the spiral'. It demonstrates modifications in the teaching and learning of textiles through practitioner enquiry over a period of three years. The wo... Read More about An examination into textile education by active research.

Size matters
Journal Article
Power, E. Size matters. Knitting international, 114(1359), 34-35

Anthropometric practices & the complete garment
Book Chapter
Power, E. Anthropometric practices & the complete garment. In Proceedings of Textiles: A Global Vision: The Textile Institute Centenary Conference. The Textile Institute. The Textile Institute

Ethical, eco, organic, green? What does it all mean?
Presentation / Conference
Power, E., Lea-Greenwood, G., Blanco-Velo, J., & Tyler, D. Ethical, eco, organic, green? What does it all mean?. Presented at 17th Eirass Conference on Retailing and Consumer Services, Istanbul, Turkey

The highly motivated ethical consumer has been under investigation since the mid 1970?s, defined as a distinct consumer segment most notably since the early 1990s and been relatively well documented in terms of behaviours, values, decision making, at... Read More about Ethical, eco, organic, green? What does it all mean?.

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"
Other
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....

LTEC: Spotlighting US
Other
Power, E., Dermo, J., Helal, A., Etherington, M., & Thomson, C. LTEC: Spotlighting US

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre is driven by a nucleus of people with a proven track record of excellence in learning, teaching and assessment. It provides a focal point to disseminate and embed best practice, engaging across the univers... Read More about LTEC: Spotlighting US.