Maker Space Newsletter - Issue 1 - November 2023

NEWSLET TER November 2023

/ ABOUT US The Maker Space is a cutting-edge campus facility, that provides unique access to digital fabrication and additive manufacturing tools. It houses a robust workshop with industrial-grade machinery akin to those on factory floors, facilitating testing and prototyping concepts.

Supported by Morson Group, we proactively address STEM shortages by motivating students, staff, and researchers to cultivate practical digital fabrication skills, fostering innovation and production while encouraging future STEM careers.

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/ Launching the new Maker Space Student Instructor Programme 2023 The Student Instructor Programme 2023 is now underway at the Maker Space! We're excited to announce an opportunity for experienced students to join our team, extending our operating hours to enhance engagement and increase student accessibility. This initiative provides clear advantages to the student experience, offering evening access to the Maker Space until 7:30 pm, two days a week.

Student Instructors, integral members of the Maker team, are entrusted with independently managing a section of the Maker Space. Their responsibilities include promoting the culture and rules of work, overseeing others for success, and creating a welcoming and secure environment, aiding new students in utilizing 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics spaces.

/ GOOD NEWS MORSON PROJECTS RENEWS SPONSORSHIP FOR UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD RACING TEAM! The Salford Racing team is a diverse student society, typically consisting of 25-30 members bringing together expertise in engineering and business to collaboratively design and manufacture a race car for the IMechE Formula Student competition, Europe’s premier student automotive event.

"We are proud to enhance our support for their racing team by offering dynamic analysis and composite design training through tailored workshops, mentoring, and office visits provided by experts from the Morson Projects team ."

Andy Hassall, Business Development Director, Morson Projects

CONTACT MAKER SPACE MAKERSPACE@SALFORD.AC.UK

The scheme so far has received positive interest, with a diverse mix of students from across all four schools expressing their interest to join the programme. The interview process is currently underway, and we anticipate having a full group of Student Instructors standing-by with plans to extend hours in November.

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NEWSLET TER November 2023

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/ Microbial Puppet Masters with Prof. Chloe James continues to grow!

The Maker Space proudly collaborated with Professor Chloe James and her team on the "Microbial Puppet Masters" exhibition. The Maker Space designed, prototyped, and crafted giant phage "keys" illustrating two pathways of phage action in 3D bacterial cell models. This interactive exhibit showcased our technical capabilities, utilizing 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting.

In October, the models were featured at the Animal and Plant Health Agency stand at New Scientist Live and the Science and Industry Museum's recent "Late" event.

At the Maker Space, we support research staff, recognising the importance of communicating research excellence to diverse audiences, including schools, museums, and conferences. Our passion lies in collaborating with researchers to visually represent their work for universal understanding.

We operate as an inclusive workshop accessible to all University of Salford staff and students, regardless of department or course. Whether you're envisioning an art project or invention, we're here to assist you in bringing your ideas to life using our laser cutters, 3D printers, waterjet cutter, and CNC milling machines!

If you're unsure of where to begin, reserve a spot in one of our workshops.

Alternatively, if there's a specific skill you'd like to acquire, reach out to us.

We can either tailor a custom workshop for you or provide one-on-one guidance throughout your project.

/ CONTACT US MAKER SPACE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGEERING AND ENVIRONMENT ROOM 00.12 UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD MANCHESTER M5 4QJ E: MAKERSPACE@SALFORD.AC.UK

/ Go Beyond kick starts the Women in SEE First Year Lunch with resounding success!

Celebrating the launch of Go Beyond 2023/24 with our first 'Women in SEE' lunch event for first-year female students to promote scholarships on offer and future STEM events! It is an exciting start to the academic year, marking the beginning of the Go Beyond Women Mentoring Programme powered by the Morson Group STEM Foundation. The lunch brought together an impressive turnout of over 40 students, featuring inspiring speakers such as Dr. Gemma Lace, Associate Dean Academic Student Experience, and Kathy New, Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Dr. Maria Stukoff, Maker Space Director.

The event's primary goal was to cultivate a strong sense of community among our new cohort of first-year female students. It served as a spirited introduction to this year's upcoming programme, offering a diverse range of activities, including coaching sessions, industry speaker events, and a highly anticipated Go Beyond celebration in March, aligning with International Women's Day. Watch this space.