28th April 2009 – for immediate release
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Renishaw supports new engineering and physics library at Cardiff University
Renishaw, one of the world’s leading engineering technology companies, recently attended the
official opening of Cardiff University’s newly redesigned Trevithick Library performed by television
personality and Honorary Fellow, Carol Vorderman. The new state-of-the art learning facility
includes the ‘Renishaw Room’, a group study facility that was made possible through a five-year
sponsorship agreement signed last year between Renishaw and the University.
The Trevithick Library, which caters for students and researchers from the Schools of Engineering,
Physics & Astronomy, Computer Science and the Manufacturing Engineering Centre, is a flagship
design for future library developments at Cardiff University. In her opening address, Carol
Vorderman noted the contribution of the sponsors to the project and described the new study
rooms as “fabulous”.
The library has been completely redesigned to enhance learning experiences for students and
arose from a review of the University’s Library Service which aimed to provide world-leading
research facilities, inspiring learning environments and expert support for all library users. Key
elements of the new design include the group study rooms, research lounge, wireless networks
and a modern ‘computer bar’.
Speaking about the Trevithick Library project, Gareth Hankins, Renishaw’s Manufacturing Director
and a Cardiff University graduate said, “As a company at the cutting edge of engineering
technology we were delighted to be invited to participate in this modern facility which offers the
best possible learning opportunities for students in the fields of manufacturing, engineering and
physics. The Renishaw Room is already in constant use and will help expose our name and
technologies to the next generation of high-class graduate engineers and physicists.”
In addition to Renishaw the project also attracted sponsorship from organisations including The
Wolfson Foundation, Corus, Mott MacDonald, ARUP and the South Wales Institute of Engineering.
Speakers at the opening on the 25th March also included Professor Malcolm Jones, Pro ViceChancellor - Estates, and University Librarian Janet Peters.
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Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain’s
leading teaching and research universities and is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s most
research intensive universities. Among its academic staff are two Nobel Laureates, including the
winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine, Professor Sir Martin Evans.
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, today the University combines impressive modern facilities and
a dynamic approach to teaching and research. The University’s breadth of expertise in research
and research-led teaching encompasses: the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and
social sciences; engineering and technology; preparation for a wide range of professions; and a
longstanding commitment to lifelong learning.
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