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Newcastle University School of Marine Science and Technology

Newcastle University School of Marine Science and Technology. marine@newcastle.ac.uk. School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University Prof Richard Birmingham Head of School 2011. Origins. Historical Perspective The Armstrong Building 100 years of Marine Technology

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Newcastle University School of Marine Science and Technology

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  1. Newcastle UniversitySchool of MarineScience and Technology marine@newcastle.ac.uk

  2. School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University Prof Richard Birmingham Head of School 2011 School of Marine Science and Technology

  3. Origins • Historical Perspective • The Armstrong Building 100 years of Marine Technology • The Dove Marine Laboratory 100 years of Marine Science • Strong international reputation in both fields • Recent Past • School formed from Departments of Marine Technology and Marine Science • Created the largest and widest ranging academic unit in Europe

  4. The School • Staff • 60 teaching and research academics with 30 support staff • Five Locations: • Newcastle: Armstrong Building, Ridley Building • Cullercoats: Dove Marine Laboratory • Blyth: research vessel base • Singapore - branch campus • Students: aprox. 900 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students

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  8. NUMI Singapore • NUMI: Newcastle University Marine International • Delivering 3 Bachelors programmes of 2 years duration in Singapore • Delivering 1 part time MSc in intensive schools • 5 Newcastle academics based in Singapore • In 2011 Over 80 students will be awarded Newcastle BEng degrees after 2 years study • In future graduating 100 students per year • All line management, QA, HR, etc from Newcastle School of Marine Science and Technology

  9. Undergraduate Degree Programmes • BEng/MEng Marine Technology degrees: • Naval Architecture • Marine Engineering • Offshore Engineering • Small Craft Technology • BEng degrees delivered by NUMI Singapore • Naval Architecture • Marine Engineering • Offshore Engineering • BSc Marine Science Degrees: • Marine Biology • Marine Biology and Oceanography • Marine Zoology School of Marine Science and Technology

  10. Postgraduate Programmes • Taught PG Programmes (185 students per year) • 10 MSc Programmes in Marine Technology including: • MSc Naval Architecture • MSc Marine Engineering • MSc Pipeline Engineering • MSc Subsea Engineering • MSc Marine Transport with Management • MSc Tropical Coastal Management • MSc in International Marine Environmental Consultancy • MSc in Aquaculture Enterprise and Technology • PhD with Integrated Studies • For 2012: Maritime MBA • Distance Learning MSc Programmes • MTEC • MSc International - Singapore • Research PhD Programme School of Marine Science and Technology

  11. Graduate Employment • Exceptionally good track record for graduate employment • Careers Fair • Organised by School – Marine focus • 38 companies attend for 2 day event, with company stands and presentations • Recruiting for employment and summer placements • Engaging with companies for other initiatives: • Project collaboration • Scholarships and Bursaries School of Marine Science and Technology

  12. Future Directions • We continue to monitor for opportunities for niche Masters programmes in interdisciplinary areas, exploiting the interfaces between science, technology, and enterprise • We continuing our international expansion of educational provision delivering undergraduate and post graduate programmes in-country School of Marine Science and Technology

  13. FACILITIES • Emmerson Cavitation Tunnel • Hydrodynamics Laboratory • Towing tank • Wind, wave and current tank • Flow cell • Jones Marine Engineering Laboratory • Ridley Laboratories • Dove Marine Laboratory • Research Vessel • Marine Documents - Special Collection School of Marine Science and Technology

  14. CAVITATION TUNNEL Originally commissioned in 1951 Modernised in 1980 and 2000 £1m plus investment in 2007 to give higher speed capability with matching control systems The only Cavitation Tunnel in the UKActivities include propeller cavitation, noise, propulsion, renewable energy turbines, coatings Main pump power 300kW Max flow velocity 10m/s Test section area 0.99m2 Model propeller size to 400mm School of Marine Science and Technology

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  16. TOWING TANK Originally commissioned in 1951 Length 37m Water Depth 1.2m Carriage Velocity up to 3m/sFull range of wave spectra • Recent updates • Wave making capability • Telemetry equipment • Motor control system to enhance low speed and high speed testing capabilities School of Marine Science and Technology

  17. WIND WAVE CURRENT TANK School of Marine Science and Technology

  18. WIND WAVE CURRENT TANK A unique facilityModel testing in any or all combinations involving wind, waves and currents Key application areas include renewable energy including Tidal Turbines Working length 11mMaximum water velocity 1m/s Maximum wind velocity 20m/s Full range of wave spectra School of Marine Science and Technology

  19. FLOW CELL Specifically designed to test biofouling resistant coatings Can be used with saltwater and fresh water Simulates fully developed turbulent boundary layer simulating ship velocities up to 40 knots Maximum water velocity 13.4m/sPump capacity 90 litres/s @ 10m head Operating temperature 280C to 30C School of Marine Science and Technology

  20. Marine Science – Labs Main Research ThemesMarine BiogeochemistryIncluding focus on the role of the marine system in the global cycles of climatically active trace gases Marine Biotechnology Including research on marine biofouling and its control and industrial and medical biomedical applications of marine bacteria and fungiMarine Ecology Including research on the dynamics of fragile marine ecosystems and invertebrate reproduction Ridley Labs Located on Main Campus Dove Marine Laboratory Located in Cullercoats Harbour School of Marine Science and Technology

  21. The Dove Marine Laboratory A unique facility – opened in 1908 Located in Cullercoats Harbour Recently refurbished seawater tanks feeding aquaria Ballast Water Research – linking Marine Science to Marine Technology Public Engagement – awareness raising, education, promoting stewardship and public empowerment CPD and training the Marine Scientists of the future Conference facilities School of Marine Science and Technology

  22. RESEARCH VESSEL Designed and tested in-house Currently under construction at Alnmaritek in Blyth Launch 2011 Principal Dimensions Length Overall   18.0m Beam Overall   7.0m Design Draft    1.64m Displacement (light)     28 tonnes Payload     5 tonnes Max Speed     20 knots Cruising Speed 15 knots Engines     2 x 600hp Propulsion    5 bladed propellers Classification    MCA Category 2 School of Marine Science and Technology

  23. RESEARCH VESSEL • Features • High efficiency innovative hullform • Bow-thrusters and DP system • Raised viewing Platform – marine mammal research • Moon Pool – ROV operations • Propeller observation window • Live performance monitoring system • Wave measuring radar • Noise mitigation/analysis system • Large crane, hydraulic A-frame • Trawling, hydrographic and auxiliary winches • Accommodation for 4 persons Applications Conventional trawling, Fishing with static equipment Soft sediment coring and grabs Plankton and water sampling Underwater survey & ROV support Marine mammal and bird observation Diver support Propeller torque and thrust measurement In situ hydrodynamic and coatings studies Noise analysis School of Marine Science and Technology

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  25. Investment in Laboratories • 2007 - £1.3 million invested in upgrading of: • Cavitation Tunnel • Hydrodynamics Laboratory • 2008 - £0.75 million invested in relocation and upgrading of Jones Marine Laboratory • 2009 - £0.35 million invested in upgrading the Dove Marine Laboratory • 2010 - £1.1 million investment in replacement of the research vessel Bernicia School of Marine Science and Technology

  26. Conclusion • The School of Marine Science and Technology is uniquely placed to contribute to education and research in the marine field in the 21st century • Our integration of marine science and technology enables us to exploit the significant developments at this interface • Our strong local contacts enable us to exploit the regional industrial resurgence in the marine sector • Our world wide reputation enables us to exploit the globalisation of higher education. School of Marine Science and Technology

  27. Newcastle UniversitySchool of MarineScience and Technology marine@newcastle.ac.uk

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