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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY STEM CENTRE GETS ROYAL RECEPTION
The University of Derby’s
new £12m Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematic (STEM) centre
was offi cially opened by
HRH The Earl of Wessex on
Wednesday September 27.
The new 4,200 sqm STEM
centre, part funded by a
£5m grant from the Higher
Education Funding Council for
England (HEFCE), provides an
extension of computer studios
and specialist facilities for
engineering, technology and
computing students.
It has been specially
designed to enhance
applied practical teaching
in mechanical, motorsport,
manufacturing and civil
engineering to support
the University’s new
programmes, while upgrading
and extending facilities for
electrical and electronics engineering and computer networking.
The centre, based at the University’s Markeaton Street site, opened its doors to students this month, allowing them to benefi t from
solutions-focused and industry-linked projects, and enabling them to develop the technical and professional skills required for their
careers after graduation.
The building, designed by architects CPMG and built by contractor Willmott Dixon, was constructed to meet Building Research
Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) ‘Very Good’ standard, and the architectural design enhances and
complements the landscape between the two buildings.
His Royal Highness was given a tour of the building, and met with staff, students and representatives from industry before unveiling a
plaque to commemorate the opening.
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NEW ‘ECS CHECK’ SERVICE
LAUNCHED BY THE JIB
A new system that allows clients and
main contractors to verify the skills of
electrical staff has been launched by
the JIB.
ECS Check is an online portal that
provides instant information on the ECS
cardholder status of those personnel sent
to work on any particular site. Electrical
contractors can also use the system to
showcase their workforce during tenders
or projects, highlighting the skills and
qualifi cations of their team.
This new service, available across
England, Wales and Northern Ireland,
has been introduced to give clients
confi dence that their contracts are
being carried out by fully qualifi ed
electrical personnel.
It complements the launch of the
new ECS Registered Electrician status,
also launched by the JIB in October, to
recognise electricians who are qualifi ed
to both NVQ Level 3 and the current
edition of the Wiring Regulations.
All eligible ECS cardholders are
being notifi ed of the opportunity to
become an ECS Registered Electrician.
Applicants must sign up to a Code
of Professional Practice, which
includes a commitment to Continuing
Professional Development.
For more information, turn to this
month’s Key Issue on page 28.
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