Category Archives: School/Course News

New addition to PortalPlus

We hope that you are already enjoying the new improved PortalPlus which is now especially designed for UCB students, but if not we have something that might be more tempting for you.

We are proud to announce that the new UCB Discussion Forum goes live today within PortalPlus.  The forum has been created to allow UCB students to:

  • ask for help from fellow students or staff,
  • help peers by answering forum questions,
  • make comments and suggestions regarding our services.

To gain access to the forum you will need to log into PortalPlus and then click on the “Support and Advice” tab.  You will then see a section called “UCB Discussion Forum”.  Click on this to gain access.

Once you are within the forum, you will be able to view messages posted by other members but if you want to post a message yourself you will need to register and then login.  This is a very simple process – but if you have any problems please speak to a member of the LCC staff.

If you need a reminder of what is available within PortalPlus, then please see our short presentation which can be found here.

If you have any questions about PortalPlus, or anything else IT related just come and see us in the Library.

Featured Database: Mintel

Mintel is an invaluable resource that provides access to UK marketing reports. It covers a wide range of sectors from Leisure (including music and broadcasting), Retail, Finance and Industry (including construction and sustainable building).

Data includes market size, trends and consumer habits.

Access is via Summon or direct at Mintel. A username and password is required. For more information on using Mintel please see Jane or Sarah in the library.

School of Art, Design and Architecture Undergraduate Degree Show

Preview date for this years Undergraduate Degree Show:- Thursday 17th June 18:30-20:30

Public viewing dates:- Friday 18 June 10:00-16:00 and Monday 21-Thursday 24 June 10:00-16:00

Venue: 4th Floor Art and Design Studio, University Campus Barnsley

Work on display will include: ceramics, embellishment, graphic design, jewellery, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, soft materials