Nature's way with composites

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The University of Reading's Centre for Biomimetics in the UK studies natural structures with an eye to using their techniques in materials design. The center, a joint venture between the Engineering and Zoology departments, devised a composite that mimics wood's energy-absorbing characteristics and is stronger pound-for-pound than steel. It is also studying unique characteristics of the egg case of the dog fish, bone and antler and mother of pearl.

Innovations, Composite materials

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Showing your worth

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'Crediting Competence' is a new experienced-based program to develop management. Launched by the Management Charter Initiative in 1991, it now boasts 3,500 graduates. The program uses classroom training, other techniques include workshops, a training audit, a mentor scheme and self-assessment. It seeks to identify universal management standards and skills. Supervisors may opt for National Vocational Qualification accreditation.

Methods, Management, Training, Management training

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