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BEYOND DATABASES: RESOURCES FROM THE BUFVC
By Helen Fiton British Universities Film & Video Council
In this column, we have covered the many audio visual resources we at the BUFVC offer – some for free, others only for members, all furthering learning, teaching and research. With our resources, we tend to focus on our databases, and why not, considering we have nine of them with a combined archive of more than 20 million records. But there is another invaluable resource that doesn’t always get mentioned so much: our helpdesk. Answering enquiries is a delicate
art that is at the heart of the BUFVC’s work. With decades of experience and expertise, we provide practical guidance on many aspects of using moving image and sound in teaching or research. We answer over 5,600 enquiries annually, on issues ranging from copyright, to our services such as BoB National or News on Screen, to where to find video content that best supports your lecture. Opening up moving image content
is key to our mission, which is why it is available to anyone, not just our members. And if we can’t give you what you need, we will tell you who can, as we don’t just promote our own services. We can help you look for a particular programme title, or search for a theme, and find content you require – or, even beter, find things you didn’t know existed. “Information is not knowledge”,
Einstein is oft quoted as saying. With so many databases and search engines at our fingertips, this sentiment seems more pertinent than ever. Human expertise is a great way of navigating round our data-rich world.
To get in touch with the BUFVC helpdesk, email
ask@bufvc.ac.uk, Tweet at us @bufvc or go to our website:
bufvc.ac.uk
FutureLearn expands to The Nether
The University of Groningen is the latest international institution to offer free online courses on the UK-based social learning platform.
The partnership marks the Dutch University’s first foray into massive open online courses (MOOCs), and comes as the University of Groningen celebrates its 400th anniversary with a month-long programme of activities aimed at establishing its future as a major contributor to education, research and social development. The University of Groningen becomes
FutureLearn’s 27th university partner, with more international institutions set to be announced in the coming weeks. FutureLearn’s tally of partners currently stands at 30, comprising universities as well as cultural institutions like the British Council, British Library and British Museum. Built to support a community of people learning through conversation, FutureLearn
Shadow Chancellor praises Bath Spa
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls MP praised the work of Bath Spa University’s Artswork Media during a day-long trip to Bristol. Artswork Media is a
Bath Spa University-led digital media production company. It combines the experience and knowledge of media professionals and university lecturers with the passion and fresh thinking of Creative Media Practice students. Mr. Balls met company
director and senior lecturer Nic Jeune and Bath Spa University Vice- Chancellor, Professor Christina Slade as well as
a number of students who work at Artswork Media. All final year Creative
Media Practice students are taught at the Paintworks facility. Artswork Media is a growing local employer that gives students the opportunity to gain hands- on, practical experience in a commercial environment where they develop their skills by working with professional clients. Following his visit to
Artswork Media, the Shadow Chancellor said: “To tackle the cost-of-living crisis our cities and towns need to be effective engines of growth. To achieve this
we need stronger local government supported by more effective central government, both working in stronger partnership with the business and education communities. “Artswork Media at
Bristol’s Paintworks is an excellent example of what can be achieved when that happens. Bath Spa University’s commitment to nurturing their students’ entrepreneurial zeal by providing a business environment for them to hone their trade in is an innovative and clearly successful structure. It is just the sort of venture that with the right support by local and central government can ensure our region’s cities and towns nurture the expertise they need to provide for the creation of high-skilled jobs."
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