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This article provides information on an international conference on freedom and information, to be held on June 15 to 17, 2005 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough University in England. The conference will deal with the two concepts that are linked in the term Freedom of Information, providing an opportunity to explore the dimensions of the relationship between the two, and explore their significance for theory and practice in the field of information and communications. Organizers of the event are the Legal and Policy Research Group of the Department of Information Science at Loughborough University, in association with the Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. The conference is for practitioners and academics in the information, communication, computer, library and media domains, who are interested in ethical, legal and regulatory aspects. Abstracts of up to 400 words are invited from those interested in making a presentation at the conference. Topics could cover various aspects, such as freedom of expression, intellectual freedom, academic freedom, freedom of information laws, and transparency, among others.

Knowledge Management (KM) is a relatively new terminology within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, although certain aspects have always been practised within the industry. This paper conducts an exploratory study of how mergers and acquisitions affect knowledge management initiatives. The paper introduces the CLEVER conceptual framework that was developed at Loughborough University, UK. The conceptual framework is used to formulate the key aspects organizations should consider when implementing knowledge management initiatives. The paper presents case studies of AEC organizations that have recently undergone mergers and acquisitions. The case studies demonstrate what these companies are doing in terms of knowledge management, especially to collate and deploy the bodies of knowledge held in the hitherto separate organizations, to enhance their competitive advantage. The paper concludes by providing guidelines for companies to consider in developing knowledge management initiatives to cope with structural changes at an operational level. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the 15th Advances in Reliability Technology Symposium (ARTS) at Loughborough University, England on April 8-10, 2003. Objectives of the ARTS series; Number of papers presented at the symposium.

In October 1996 the Mathematics Learning Support Centre at Loughborough University was established as part of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The purpose of the Centre was to provide a range of resources and services for students, over and above those normally available. Almost immediately it proved to be an asset to Loughborough and it is now supported by all faculties and caters for students throughout the university. This article describes the philosophy behind its development and details a wide range of practical issues. As such, it is a case study of one particular support centre. The author hopes that the information contained herein will be of interest and help to those considering developing supplementary ways of supporting the learning of mathematics in their own institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Describes the interdisciplinary systems engineering course at Loughborough University of Technology in Loughborough, England. Five-year sandwich course leading to the award of a Master of Engineering degree; Interlocked elements of the systems modules; Emphasis on encouraging creativity in engineering.