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Marley, the roof systems manufacturer, has teamed up with the school of architecture, design and the built environment at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to support undergraduate architectural technologists.
The support has included hosting a series of student visits to Marley’s manufacturing site, as well as funding competition prizes for the end of year Design Show held by the department.
Vince Conway, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology at NTU, says: “Whilst classroom work is the basis by which our students learn and absorb information, exposing them to the reality of the design and product production process gives them a much broader understanding to inform the work they will be involved with in their careers.
“Marley kindly agreed to host a visit so our budding architectural technologists could witness production first hand as well as speak with Marley’s industry experts. The students were very keen on this unique opportunity and got a lot of value from the experience.”
Marley has committed to hold future NTU student visits in the next academic year, as well as foster a closer relationship to further support student learnings in the architectural technology field.
