TAGGED: EDUCATION

Crafts and dark arts: education in print

Crafts and dark arts: education in printFEATURE: The evolution of printing is tightly bound up with the evolution of its technology. Traditionally, print education was about understanding the complex mechanics of rendering the appearance of real-world RGB in printed CYMK.

PrintIt! winners show off future talent at North Print and Pack

NEWS: The winners of the eighth annual PrintIt! Awards were announced in a ceremony at North Print and Pack last week.

Rocking the Tobacco Dock: NEC Showcase preview

Rocking the Tobacco Dock: NEC Showcase preview

FEATURE: Now in its fifth year, the NEC Showcase 2013 will be held at East London's Tobacco Dock, seeing NEC partners teaming up once again to demonstrate how their digital signage offerings work in different ecosystems.

Going local: North Print and Pack preview

Going local: North Print and Pack preview

FEATURE: Laurel Brunner previews North Print and Pack, and highlights the technology and show features that visiting PSPs won't want to miss.

BPIF hails success of Media Market Place and launches graduate programme

NEWS: The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has launched its new Graduate Management Programme for print and media professionals with a 160-strong audience of learners.

Hybrid Services reports strong interest in new kit at Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services reports strong interest in new kit at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Exclusive UK and Ireland Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services gave visitors to Sign and Digital UK an 'all-encompassing experience' at its stand with three UK launches.

DOOH educational programme unveiled for European Sign Expo

DOOH educational programme unveiled for European Sign Expo

NEWS: A programme of educational sessions on digital out-of-home (DOOH) has been announced for the forthcoming European Sign Expo, co-located with FESPA 2013 at London's Excel from June 25th to 27th.

Output and Eclipse to demystify digital signage at Sign and Digital UK

Output and Eclipse to demystify digital signage at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Output is teaming up with Eclipse Digital Media to help sign-makers go digital at Sign and Digital UK, opening tomorrow (April 30th) at Birmingham's NEC.

Arlon launches 'WrapItRight.com' website

Arlon launches 'WrapItRight.com' website

NEWS: US film and media manufacturer Arlon Graphics has launched a new website, WrapItRight.com, designed to help educate its customers on how to work with graphic films.

Conference programme and speakers revealed for FESPA 2013

Conference programme and speakers revealed for FESPA 2013

NEWS: FESPA has confirmed a 'first-class' selection of speakers and content for its Jet Set conference, which will take place at FESPA 2013 in London from June 25th to 29th.

PrintIt! judges select winners ahead of North Print and Pack reveal

PrintIt! judges select winners ahead of North Print and Pack reveal

NEWS: The winners of 2013's PrintIt! competition are set to be announced at next month's North Print and Pack show after being chosen by a panel of judges earlier this month.

InfoComm International holds first UK University Days

NEWS: AV association InfoComm International is hosting two University Days in London and Leeds, the first events of their kind to be held in the UK.

Talk schedule announced for Sign and Digital UK New Business Theatre

Talk schedule announced for Sign and Digital UK New Business Theatre

NEWS: The organisers of this month's Sign and Digital UK show have announced the full schedule for the New Business Theatre.

'World's largest' multi-touch installation unveiled in Queensland

'World's largest' multi-touch installation unveiled in Queensland

NEWS: The Queensland University of Technology has unveiled a new interactive learning exhibition space named The Cube, which is believed to be the world's largest multi-touch installation and continuous array of unlimited touch displays.

X-Rite to showcase PantoneLive in free webinar

X-Rite to showcase PantoneLive in free webinar

NEWS: X-Rite will today (March 27th, 3pm GMT) host a free webinar to demonstrate the capabilities of its PantoneLive service.

North Print and Pack to help PSPs 'embrace change' with education programme

North Print and Pack to help PSPs 'embrace change' with education programme

NEWS: A free programme of educational content will be available to visitors at North Print and Pack in May, featuring talks, panel discussions and networking events.

University of Huddersfield can 'print it all' with new Epson kit

University of Huddersfield can 'print it all' with new Epson kit

NEWS: Four new Epson Stylus Pro printers have been installed at the University of Huddersfield to meet 'increasing demand' for colour and mono prints.

Live Experience seminars to take AV to the streets

Live Experience seminars to take AV to the streets

NEWS: Next week's Live Experience 2013 show will aim to inspire visitors with a seminar programme exploring the latest technology for outdoor and live events.

PrintIt! prize-winner joins industry brass at Hunkeler Innovationdays

PrintIt! prize-winner joins industry brass at Hunkeler Innovationdays

NEWS: Aleesha Patel, winner of the 2011/2012 PrintIT! competition, has commented on the trip to Hunkeler Innovationdays which formed part of her prize.

Printers' Profit Zone to return for Ipex 2014

NEWS: Ipex organiser Informa Exhibitions says that the Printers' Profit Zone, headed up by The Print Coach Nick Devine, will return for the 2014 show.

No work, all Tripleplay at Bridgwater College

No work, all Tripleplay at Bridgwater College

NEWS: Bridgwater College says its Tripleplay-powered digital network allows it to communicate easily with its 10,000 students across four campuses in Somerset.

Leeds Met opts for Bigger Printing with display graphics contract

Leeds Met opts for Bigger Printing with display graphics contract

NEWS: Cheltenham-based The Bigger Printing Company has won its bid to become the exclusive supplier of roll-up displays to Leeds Metropolitan University and may also be involved with more display graphics work in the near future.

Eurasian region to receive FESPA investment boost

NEWS: FESPA has pledged an investment of more than €475,000 (£405,00, 1.2m Turkish lira) to 'support the growth of its community' in Turkey and the surrounding countries.

Multi-touch kiosk solutions among launches for Philips at ISE 2013

NEWS: Philips Public Signage brand license partner MMD has revealed a raft of new launches at ISE 2013.

ISE 2013 to see return of InfoComm University

ISE 2013 to see return of InfoComm University

NEWS: The InfoComm University series of educational sessions will return to ISE for 2013 after the organisation's call for presenters received the biggest response ever.

FESPA Fabric confirmed for 2013 'show-within-a-show'

FESPA Fabric confirmed for 2013 'show-within-a-show'

NEWS: FESPA Fabric will return for 2013 as part of the main FESPA show at London's Excel next June, organisers have confirmed.

BAF Graphics muscles in on Newcastle University gym

BAF Graphics muscles in on Newcastle University gym

NEWS: Newcastle University students are enjoying an improved view at the university's Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport thanks to BAF Graphics.

Registration open for Digital Signage Expo 2013

Registration open for Digital Signage Expo 2013

NEWS: Registration has opened for Digital Signage Expo 2013, which will take place in Las Vegas, US, from February 26th to 28th.

An education: Cross Media 2012

An education: Cross Media 2012

FEATURE: James Matthews-Paul reports on the last month's Cross Media 2012 event, assessing its audience profile and educational series, and determining whether or not its inaugural outing was a success.

EcoPrint: the tough questions pt 1

EcoPrint: the tough questions pt 1

FEATURE: With the inaugural EcoPrint Europe Live show gearing up to open its doors tomorrow, James Matthews-Paul asks the difficult questions and wonders whether EcoPrint has the answers.

2013 Retail Forum programme and speakers announced

NEWS: Platt Retail Institute (PRI) has released details of its 2012 Retail Forum, entitled Advancements in Digital In-Store Marketing.

Signs Express enlightens pre-school centre with Contra Vision

Signs Express enlightens pre-school centre with Contra Vision

NEWS: Signs Express Central Lancashire has completed a window graphics project for the University of Central Lancashire using Contra Vision window film.

Print Futures Awards 2012 winners revealed

Print Futures Awards 2012 winners revealed

NEWS: The winners of the 2012 Print Futures Awards were unveiled at the All-Party Parlimentary Print Group event at the House of Lords on July 11th.

A change of scenery: Digital Signage Road Show

A change of scenery: Digital Signage Road Show

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns hops on board the Digital Signage Road Show as it tours England.

Paper brand Sappi named EcoPrint education partner

NEWS: Sappi will be the education partner of new environment-themed trade show EcoPrint, it has been announced.

Where do we learn more?

Where do we learn more?

FEATURE: All this digital technology can be baffling, depending on our interest and the amount of knowledge generated as processes have progressed through the years.

Cayin digital signage keeps Taipei schoolchildren informed

Cayin digital signage keeps Taipei schoolchildren informed

NEWS: Cayin has implemented a digital signage system at a private school in Taipei.

University guides students with AllSee screens on open day

NEWS: Eight 32" (81cm) digital signage displays from AllSee Technologies were used at The University of Northampton's open day last week.

Dynamax and Chamber TV team up for Preston College videowall

Dynamax and Chamber TV team up for Preston College videowall

NEWS: Preston College's Visual and Performing Arts building has been opened with a digital wall provided by Dynamax and Chamber TV.

DSE reveals Apex Awards finalists

DSE reveals Apex Awards finalists

NEWS: The shortlisted Digital Signage Expo (DSE) 2012 Apex Awards entries have been announced.

Stone and signagelive to present digital signage for education at industry show

Stone and signagelive to present digital signage for education at industry show

NEWS: Digital signage software developer signagelive has announced a collaboration with Stone Group.

Hull University comments on signagelive Display Edition

Hull University comments on signagelive Display Edition

NEWS: Hull University's Business School has commented on how it is using its digital signage system, signagelive Display Edition.

Touchscreen digital signage: uses, applications and advantages

Touchscreen digital signage: uses, applications and advantages

OPINION: You would be seriously mistaken to think that touchscreen digital signage is just another marketing novelty, says Thomas Fraser-Bacon of AllSee Technologies.

NSI combines wayfinding and wall graphics at King's College London

NSI combines wayfinding and wall graphics at King's College London

NEWS: Sign company NSI has completed a project for King's College London, UK which included window and wall graphics and directional signage in the Macadam Building on the university's Strand Campus.

Platt Retail Institute research finds effectiveness of digital signage for universities

NEWS: The Platt Retail Institute has released a new research article called 'Digital Signage Content Creation and Management on Campus'.

Glasgow college marks milestone for Ideal guillotine

Glasgow college marks milestone for Ideal guillotine

NEWS: Duplo International has sold its 50th Ideal 5222 Digicut 520cm hydraulic guillotine in the UK to the City of Glasgow College.

Vista System provides wayfinding signage for Cambodian university

Vista System provides wayfinding signage for Cambodian university

NEWS: Signage solutions developer Vista System International has supplied signs including wayfinding to Global Visual, for installation at Zaman University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Hollywood Monster quick on the draw for art project

NEWS: Wide-format graphics producer Hollywood Monster is helping a national art event by donating £500 worth of materials to the art department at Dudley College.

'Professionalism and support' of Signs Express 'transforms' school

'Professionalism and support' of Signs Express 'transforms' school

NEWS: Signs Express has 'transformed' the first impression of a primary school by creating and donating new signage.

BAF Graphics helps create 'fun place to study' in Liverpool

BAF Graphics helps create 'fun place to study' in Liverpool

NEWS: A new building at Liverpool Community College, UK has been opened with a 'bright, colourful' atmosphere provided by 'print across every surface', courtesy of BAF Graphics.

Signs Express Northampton completes tasty van wraps

Signs Express Northampton completes tasty van wraps

NEWS: The Northampton centre of Signs Express has completed a vehicle livery project for a school dinners provider, in time for the new academic year.

C-nario deploys digital signage in Moscow university

C-nario deploys digital signage in Moscow university

NEWS: Digital signage software provider C-nario has announced its Messenger platform has been chosen by the Bauman Moscow State Technical University in Russia.

Signs Express gets educational with academy sign

Signs Express gets educational with academy sign

NEWS: Signs Express's south-west Birmingham centre has produced a large sign welcoming visitors to the new multi-million-pound Q3 Academy in Walsall.

Cayin becomes star student with Barcelona DOOH installation

Cayin becomes star student with Barcelona DOOH installation

NEWS: The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) BarcelonaTech, a university based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently added 15 LCD panels from Cayin to its site.

Signs Express helps school's fundraising efforts with signage

Signs Express helps school's fundraising efforts with signage

NEWS: Signs Express Peterborough has declared support for a local primary school by donating signage to help with its fundraising campaign.

Sparkpad has eyes on the sky with weather network deal

Sparkpad has eyes on the sky with weather network deal

NEWS: Weather observation operator Earth Networks has worked with Sparkpad on its newest LCD weather panel.

UK university 'reduces waiting times by 90%' with Océ investment

NEWS: Manchester Metropolitan University has cut student and staff waiting times by more than 90 percent after installing a third Océ ColorWave 600.

MultiTouch table links branding with search system

MultiTouch table links branding with search system

NEWS: MultiTouch has delivered an interactive multiple touch table for the University of Oregon, which combines a search system with the institution's branding.

Marshall Electronics pairs with X2O to offer 'unique' digital room signs

Marshall Electronics pairs with X2O to offer 'unique' digital room signs

NEWS: Marshall Electronics has released a new digital display solution for meeting room applications, powered by X2O Media's recently released Xpresenter Meeting Manager software.

Haivision CoolSign rolled out across Canadian university campus

Haivision CoolSign rolled out across Canadian university campus

NEWS: The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Montreal, Canada has extended its use of Haivision's digital signage solution.

Robert Horne gives a clear lesson at City of Westminster College

Robert Horne gives a clear lesson at City of Westminster College

NEWS: Robert Horne's Sign and Display division has supplied materials for a redevelopment of the main campus of the City of Westminster College in London.

What's the best way to train staff and customers?

What's the best way to train staff and customers?

FEATURE: I find it extremely odd that we all believe so strongly in education, and yet so many people think it stops as soon as one leaves formal schooling.

Haivision VP to give conference attendees an educational experience

Haivision VP to give conference attendees an educational experience

NEWS: It has been announced that the upcoming AHECTA conference will feature a session from vice-president of Haivision, Scott Katzenoff, entitled 'Unifying IP Video and Digital Signage'.

PRI to determine value of digital signage for universities with study

NEWS: The Platt Retail Institute (PRI) has announced it will carry out a new study to determine the returns generated from digital signage networks deployed in universities, following a rapid adoption of networks as a communication tool in the higher education sector.

C-nario settles into new seat of learning at Spanish university

C-nario settles into new seat of learning at Spanish university

NEWS: The C-nario Messenger software platform from C-nario is to be used with digital signage at the San Sebastian and Bilbao campuses of the University of Deusto in Spain, it has been revealed.

Eye expands education OOH portfolio

Eye expands education OOH portfolio

NEWS: Eye Study has forged a partnership with youth marketing and communications company Lifelounge to provide advertisers with an opportunity to target young people via OOH and online marketing.

Screen's breakfast briefing 'excellent opportunity' to see 'real-world applications'

Screen's breakfast briefing 'excellent opportunity' to see 'real-world applications'

NEWS: It has been announced that Battersea Power Station, London, will be the backdrop for The Screen's latest breakfast briefing, which will examine the development of digital signage in education and wayfinding.

Gallery digital signage the new solution on campus

Gallery digital signage the new solution on campus

NEWS: TSG Communications has announced that its Gallery Digital Signage Solution has been added to the Journal Square area of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) to mark the educational institution's official opening.

Vista System raises the curtain on performing arts college signs

Vista System raises the curtain on performing arts college signs

NEWS: Indigo Signworks has installed a new system of multidirectional post signs at a performing arts facility in the USA, using Modular Curved Frame Technology signage from Vista System International.

ConnectedSign supplies digital signage system for dentistry school

ConnectedSign supplies digital signage system for dentistry school

NEWS: The San Francisco-based University of the Pacific, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry has a new digital signage system courtesy of ConnectedSign, which provided the educational facility with hardware, software, content management, training and design services.

Keywest digital signage creates 'real corporation' setting in school

NEWS: Keywest Technology has completed a digital signage installation in the Blue Valley School District, Kansas, which saw the company deploy 18 MediaZone digital signage players in the three-storey Center for Advanced Professional Studies.

FESPA Americas: Two launches in a single day

FESPA Americas: Two launches in a single day

FEATURE: Yesterday we witnessed two launches in Florida.

Healthy times on the Horizon with DOOH deployment

Healthy times on the Horizon with DOOH deployment

NEWS: Children in three Philadelphia schools are having nutritional information conveyed to them on digital signage developed collaboratively by Horizon Software and its partner Touchtown.

College highlights athletics achievements with X2O touchscreen

College highlights athletics achievements with X2O touchscreen

NEWS: X2O Media has revealed its Xpresenter vClips interactive HD video kiosk has been installed in the Athletics Hall of Fame of a New York college.

I-O puts the power of DOOH in the hands of the user

I-O puts the power of DOOH in the hands of the user

NEWS: I-O Corporation has announced a new 'DIY method' which will make its receivers and transmitters both reduce the cost of digital signage network implementation and make it simpler to achieve for a range of organisations, it says.

Onelan top of the class at Welsh college

Onelan top of the class at Welsh college

NEWS: Onelan has added its Net-Top-Boxes (NTBs) to the Merthyr Tydfil College, in Wales, as part of the educational institution's major overhaul programme which has so far seen £1.8m worth of improvements in the current academic year alone.

Newly built academy benefits from Vista signs

Newly built academy benefits from Vista signs

NEWS: Vista System Inter, manufacturer of modular curved frame technology (MCFT) sign systems, has supplied door signs and directory frames to the recently completed Inverclyde Academy in Greenock, Scotland.

Vista shows the way for Spanish students

NEWS: Sign products manufacturer Vista System reports that one of its wayfinding solutions has been installed at the University of Valencia Science Park in Spain.

Rise supplies digital installation that Gordon Gekko would be proud of

Rise supplies digital installation that Gordon Gekko would be proud of

NEWS: The University of Wisconsin has installed a digital signage system from Rise Display to ensure that its students can graduate with the skills needed in high-pressure trading environments like Wall Street and the City of London.

University of Sheffield adds digital signage to students' union

NEWS: PSCo has installed a range of digital signage, in partnership with Universal AV Services, in the University of Sheffield's students' union.

Haivision puts cool signs within reach for educational institutions

Haivision puts cool signs within reach for educational institutions

NEWS: Access to CoolSign software and players will now be available to universities, colleges and K12 facilities for a fee of $19,500 (£12,164).

University uses Xpresenter for communication and emergency alerts

University uses Xpresenter for communication and emergency alerts

NEWS: Saint Louis University has installed a digital signage system driven by X2O Media's Xpresenter digital signage platform, to be used to communicate emergency messages as well as student bulletins.

Noventri completes second phase of university signage deployment

Noventri completes second phase of university signage deployment

NEWS: The second phase of the deployment of a university campus digital signage system has been completed by Noventri.

School-wide digital signage network links up student body

School-wide digital signage network links up student body

NEWS: A Scala-powered digital signage network has been deployed in a business school in Denmark, where it is being used to communicate with students and visitors.

StrandVision signage to carry school communication messages

StrandVision signage to carry school communication messages

NEWS: A US middle school and its local community has chosen StrandVision digital signage for its communication requirements, the signage company has announced.

Digital menus aim to reduce obesity

NEWS: A new menu board product has been developed to address childhood obesity by displaying nutritional information in an eye-catching format in schools.

Banff visitors kept informed by Xpresenter

NEWS: Xpresenter-driven digital displays have been installed at a new learning and cultural institution in Banff, Canada, where they will keep visitors informed of events across the site.

1,000 medical environments added to CARE Media network

NEWS: Care Media has announced plans to add 1,000 medial speciality offices in the USA to its network of customised educational programming.

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