News & Events

Autumn Book Fair 2020

‘Library Through the Lens’ Photography Competition

‘Umbrella-rack Design’ Competition- Call for Entries

(05/06/2020)

The ‘Umbrella-rack Design’ competition, co-hosted by The Library and FoSE, aims to encourage students to get more engaged with the new Library with their inspiration, creativity and academic success. The winners of the 1st Phase would have the opportunity to join the “FoSE & Library Summer Research Project –Umbrella-rack Design”, working as a team with the Library and FoSE academics Dr. Martijn ten Bhömer and Dr. Xinwei Wang to achieve a well-designed umbrella-rack for the new Library.

Phase 1 – Call for Entries
Period: 5^th June - 21^st June
Design specifications to consider: Effective use of the available wall space; Capacity; Usability of storing and retrieving umbrella; Water management, cleaning and maintenance; Durability of the chosen materials and structure;
Judging criteria: Alignment to design specifications; Aesthetics; Feasibility for manufacture; Connection with UNNC culture;
Stimulation: 3-4 participants shortlisted to join the “FoSE & LRLR Summer Research Project – Umbrella-rack Design”; Other participants to get coffee voucher;
Submission requirements: Email to the library which includes a digital pdf file of 1 x A3 format paper which includes: Basic information: student name, major and year of study; Concept description: design concept name + description of concept with key features (max 100 words); Mood board to show the inspiration for the concept; Visual impression of the concept (sketch, 3D model or render are all acceptable);

Phase2 – “FoSE & Library Summer Research Project –Umbrella-rack Design”
A team will be established based on 3 to 4 of the shortlisted students who have won the design competition. In Phase 2 this team will develop one of the chosen umbrella-rack design concepts (or a combination of). The expected outcomes are to develop a CAD model, technical drawings and materials selection that can be produced by the manufacturer.
Period: 22^nd June - 20^th July
Requirement: Design within the budget of manufacturing - 50,000RMB; Manufactured and installed before library opening at the beginning of the new semester; Technical specifications to be determined in discussion later; Weekly brief with supervisors and library project manager;
Stimulation: Join the “FoSE & Library Summer Research Project – Umbrella-rack Design”; Get project fund of 5,000RMB and 3D printing voucher; Turn your design into a product that benefits the UNNC community;

Useful Material
Introduction video of new library interior A dedicate webpage of Library moving andthe new Library: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/library/your-library-is-moving/your-library-is-moving.aspx Design elements: WeChat Post1 Interior Design of New Library WeChat Post2 Function Areas, Study Space and Seats Location and dimension: The umbrella-rack will be located near the library's main gate. The available wall space is 5.9 metres in width and 8.8 metres in height.

'Last Dance - My Library Memories' Online Exhibition - Call for Entries

E-textbooks for Online Learning

Further Announcement on Library Spring Semester Re-opening Arrangement