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A golden opportunity: London 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games Expenditure and Economic Impact
Posted on: 15 July 2011
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This paper from SQW consultants outlines the opportunities for British business that the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games presents.
Enterprise zones: Delivering the plan for growth? Initial insights from the would-be “second wave” of enterprise zones
Posted on: 15 July 2011
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Consultants SQW has brought together and analysed information relating to the second wave bid for enterprise zones. The paper provides information on the likely scope, potential and role of the enterprise zone venture in its “new” form, together with evolving thinking with regard to processes of economic development more generally in England almost exactly a year after the concept of Local Economic Partnerships was first aired.
Adapting to climate change in the UK: measuring progress
Posted on: 15 July 2011
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The planning system has failed to halt a rise in the number of new homes planned in areas of flood risk, according to a report produced for the Government by the Committee on Climate Change. The report from the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) further argues that coalition Government’s policy of more localised planning could undermine emerging strategic approaches to considering climate change risks. This is the ASC’s 2nd assessment of how well the UK is prepared to deal with climate change impacts and risks. It sets out a range of indicators against which the UK’s progress will be measured, and focuses on three priority areas of land-use planning, managing water resources, and the design and renovation of buildings as adaptation measures.
The Local Area Tourism Impact model results for 2008 and 2009
Posted on: 14 July 2011
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This report provides new Borough level estimates for tourism spend in the capital in 2008 and 2009 for international visitors, domestic overnight visitors and day visitors. A revised methodology section updates on how the 2008 and 2009 estimates are calculated.
Brighton & Hove Sustainability Checklist
Posted on: 13 July 2011
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From 13 July 2011, all applications to Brighton & Hove City Council that require a sustainability checklist must use the new version of the Brighton & Hove Sustainability Checklist. This is the first time a council has required developers to show how much carbon is in materials used for a scheme as well as the energy used for its operation. The 19-point sustainability checklist, also asks developers how much space will be allocated for growing food on schemes, including the number of fruit and nut trees.
The Interdisciplinary Researcher: Paradigms, Practices and Possibilities for Sustainability
Posted on: 13 July 2011
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This paper provides a summary of the a conference held in Cheltenham on 19-20 May 2011. This international conference brought together researchers, research students and their supervisors to explore practice and possibilities for sustainability research. It was hosted by the ‘Postgraduate Researchers Interested in Sustainability Matters’ (PRISM) network which forms part of the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship (IIF) Programme, based at the University of Gloucestershire. The primary aim of the conference was to support the professional and academic development of future inter-disciplinary sustainability researchers, through an exploration of changing paradigms, innovative practices and emerging possibilities in this field. Its core objectives were to: gain an overview of international developments and trends in interdisciplinary research in sustainability; explore conceptual debates on research paradigms for an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability; to share practice on and opportunities for interdisciplinary research in sustainability.
Cruise traffic and urban regeneration
Posted on: 13 July 2011
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CTUR is an URBACT project made up of tem European cities looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions in the field of cruise traffic and urban regeneration. The project led by the city of Naples has just published its second thematic journal entitled “Topics and case studies on economic and social benefits”. Based on the work developed during the seminars by the CTUR network, this document focuses on the economic and social benefits of the whole shore-side system connected to cruise activities in CTUR partner cities.
Sustainable competitiveness of the construction sector
Posted on: 13 July 2011
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In the autumn of 2011, the European Commission will submit a communication for the sustainable competitiveness of the construction sector. This study was initiated in 2010 by European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry, unit G5 “Construction, Pressure Equipment and Metrology” with the purpose of analysing the needs of the sector as well as the foundation and feasibility of launching a renewed competitive agenda for the EU construction sector within the context of the Smart Growth Agenda 2020. Specifically, the study: assesses the competitive position of the EU construction sector; elaborates learning points derived from the implementation of the1997 competitiveness agenda; identifies and analyses key factors influencing the current and future competitiveness of the EU construction sector; examines and assesses the regulatory and other framework conditions at European and national level to identify key challenges that the mid-term strategy needs to address; and presents a draft strategy, actions and implementation plan.
International dimensions of climate change
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Climate change impacts from abroad could affect the UK more than climate change at home according to a report, published today by Foresight, the Government’s futures think tank. The report shows that the UK will be vulnerable to adverse impacts from climate change abroad. More attention needs to be given to how climate change effects in other countries may have domestic impacts here.
Assessment and feedback
Posted on: 10 July 2011
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This edition of LINK, from the Higher Education Academy Network for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism, focuses on the issue of assessment and feedback. Topics covered include: assessment of group work; the challenges and opportunities of work-based assessment for higher education; a pilot scheme undertaken at Leeds Metropolitan University for assignment submission and feedback through Blackboard; an overview of the student experience of an integrated approach to feedback aimed at counteracting the age-old problem of feedback lethargy; using smart targets and questioning skills in feedback to learners as a vehicle for improving grades; looks at recent developments which allows students to review the work of fellow students; the use of video enhanced feedback in events management education; and CASPAR: a web-based tool for self and peer assessment in group work.
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