Education News
University joins LED light programme
Another US university has joined a special programme which hopes to increase the use of LED lighting across the country.The LED University Program is encouraging academic organisations to convert to LED lighting because it is more energy efficient.Recently the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana, converted some of its buildings to the innovative technology in order to reduce energy bills.
Wednesday, 12th November 2008 - full story
College farm fits 200 LED lights
A US college has recently fitted 200 LED lights as part of a pilot programme.The LED lights, supplied by Osram Sylvania, have been installed at Pineland Farm, in Maine.Colleges and residents in the state are being encouraged by local group Efficiency Maine to convert to more energy-savings methods of lighting.
Thursday, 6th November 2008 - full story
LED display screens useful in emergencies
Virginia Tech, a university in the USA, has installed state-of-the-art LED display screens in its classrooms as part of its multi-channel emergency response notification system.The LED display screens will join other notification systems, like the university's website and voicemail system, reports CollegiateTimes.com."Anything that improves campus security as an issue has to be positive," Larry Hincker, the vice president of university relations, told the website.
Wednesday, 27th August 2008 - full story
School finds funds for sports scoreboard
A school in Canada is reaping the benefits of an annual fundraising event supporting its drive to buy a new electronic sports scoreboard.
Tuesday, 1st April 2008 - full story
School debates sports scoreboard future
Dallas school authorities are contemplating the future of ageing sports scoreboards at two stadiums used for American football, soccer and athletics.
Friday, 14th March 2008 - full story
LED display screen for event centre
A state-of-the-art digital signage system has been installed in a $31.5 million multi-purpose events centre in Texas.
Wednesday, 12th March 2008 - full story
School proposed for Olympic site
Part of London 2012's Olympic stadium could be used as a school after the event has finished.
Olympic minister Tessa Jowell revealed the proposals for the 80,000-capacity stadium this week.
When the Olympic baton is transferred after the 2012 games, the stadium is set to retain its athletic track.
However, further uses for the vacant stadium have not yet been confirmed and an educational legacy could, the government suggests, be one solution.
"The stadium has the potential to inspire future generations with the Olympic ideals of young people striving for excellence," Ms Jowell said in a statement.
"A school designed to nurture sporting and related achievement could be an excellent legacy embodying those ideals."
Despite the proposals, London's organising committee, Locog, is still in talks with UK football and rugby clubs to find an anchor tenant.
After the games have finished the 80,000-seater arena will be scaled down to a 25,000-seat venue.
Monday, 4th February 2008 - full story