Leather Technology (all courses) Welcome Pack

Welcome to Leather Technology 2023.

On behalf of the team, I would like to welcome you to the University of Northampton and Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT).

The Leather Technology courses are designed to teach you the principles behind the various processes of leather manufacture, the properties of the materials used and their effects on the finished leather. We will not attempt the impossible task of giving you a book of recipes, or ready-made solutions to every problem you are likely to meet. We will instead attempt to equip you with the skills needed to apply the knowledge you gain to solve problems and provide support to develop your understanding.

Sustainability is embedded throughout the programmes in various modules. For example, supply chain sustainability is discussed in Raw Material & End Use in first year, Cleaner Leather Manufacture in second year, and Leather Manufacture & Sustainability in third year. Sustainability is not confined to the above modules and is contextualised in other modules where appropriate.

Please see our course padlet to find useful information about the course, such as your module tutors, their email addresses, information on leather modules you will be taking plus various links.

All Course Tutors are more than willing to discuss any academic difficulties you may have. Should you have any questions regarding the course please do not hesitate in having an informal chat with me and or with the module leaders.

I hope you have an enjoyable and rewarding time during your studies.

Your Programme Leaders

Leather Technology BSc (Hons)

Anne Lama, Senior Lecturer in LeatherDr Anne Lama

Senior Lecturer in Leather Technology

anne.lama@northampton.ac.uk

Certificate in Higher Education in Leather Technology

Marc GummerMarc Gummer, Senior Lecturer in Leather

Senior Lecturer in Leather Supply Chain Management

marc.gummer@northampton.ac.uk

Welcome and Induction Sessions

To welcome you to studying Leather, we would like to invite you to join other new students to an online welcome and induction experience in the weeks leading up to the start of term. Your session can be found below:

  • Tuesday 5 September

    We will introduce the programmes, both BSc Leather Technology and Certificate in Higher Education in Leather Technology, and the respective modules. We will also answer any questions you may have.

    Please have a look at our course padlet, for further information about Institute of Creative Leather Technologies and your programme.

  • This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 18 September, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact induction organiser Dr Anne Lama: anne.lama@northampton.ac.uk

    Monday 18 September

    • No sessions have been organised on Monday, however, if students do visit ICLT, one of the members of staff will be available to support.

    Tuesday 19 September 

    • Session: Introduction to the Team and Students
    • Time: 10am-11am
    • Location: Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT), LC105

     

    • Session: Introduction to Health and Safety
    • Time: 11am-1pm
    • Location: Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT), LC105

    Wednesday 20 September 

    • Session: Tannery Play (Dyeing) – this session will run by Mr Marc Gummer
    • Time: 10am-12am
    • Location: Institute for Creative Leather Technologies, Tannery (LC009). Please wait in the reception area, one of the members of staff will meet the students at the reception.

     

    • Also on Wednesday 20 September Students’ Union activities will be running across the campus. Please see the Students’ Union website. It will be updated in advance of Welcome Week with further information.

    Thursday 21 September 

    • Session: Tannery Play (Finishing); this session will run by Mr Ashokkumar Baskar
    • Time: 10am-12pm
    • Location: Institute for Creative Leather Technologies, Tannery (LC011). Please wait in the reception area, one of the members of staff will meet the students at the reception.

     

    • Also on Thursday 21 September Students’ Union activities will be running across the campus. Please see the Students’ Union website. It will be updated in advance of Welcome Week with further information.

    Friday 22 September

    • No sessions have been organised for Friday, however, if there is student interest, then we will arrange a social activity during the week.

     

Equipment

It is important we keep you safe during practical sessions. When you arrive, we will arrange a time where you will get to try on lab coats, boots, gloves, so that we can order the correct PPE size for you.

(Please note, an additional charge of £150 to cover PPE, spray gun and contribution to raw material cost.)

Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community

​​We work very closely with industry to support and enhance your studies. We invite industry members as a guest-lecturers and to run practical workshops as part of various modules. In addition to our regular practical and theory sessions we also organise Wednesday afternoon sessions where we invite guest speakers to present on a topic. These activities not only support you with your study, but also provide you with an opportunity to network within the wider industry sector.

​We have included Science Club as an extra-curricular activity, to support you with the science aspects.

Our focus is not only on the academic activities. There are a range of Student Union Clubs, including Corium Club, that you can join.

​Via the Corium Club, which is run by the Students in the Leather Technology programmes, we organise activities such as a quiz night, an international dinner and Corium Club Annual Dinner.

​Students’ Union

​The Students’ Union is a registered charity and based in The Engine Shed on the Waterside Campus. The Students’ Union is led by students, underpinned by volunteers and staff, seeking to ensure that your time at the university is the best it can possibly be; that it is rewarding, fulfilling, and memorable.

​All students automatically become members of the Students’ Union for free, a vibrant diverse global community. As a member, you are entitled to all of their services and opportunities, including sports, societies, volunteering, welfare, advice, and support; representation, retail outlets, and student club nights.

​Looking to volunteer?

​The SU offers lots of volunteering opportunities for all student groups.

​Nominate yourself to be a Course Representative who gather feedback from their cohort and meet with staff to discuss how to make the student experience even better.

​Our course reps give you the chance to shape your own education, we also have free societies and sports to help you make friends and build a real community here at the University of Northampton.

​To nominate yourself to become a Course Rep please speak to your lecturer who can recruit you.

​For more information about Welcome Events and the range of services we offer head to the SU website.

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