DieselNet is one of many e-resources we subscribe to which gives online information on clean diesel engines and diesel emissions.

Each month we receive a DieselNet Update which is a comprehensive, and yet concise, source of information covering engine and emission topics  To view this information please click on the following link:

http://www.dieselnet.com/update.php?issue=200911

Students might be interested in the article about the Kinergy flywheel energy storage system and, given the current interest in climate change and using renewable resources, there are a number of articles on Biodiesels and renewable jet fuel.

Make the most of the resources on offer and check it out!

We try to make sure our resources in the Library are current and as such your input is always valued.  If you have any recommendations for books, journals or DVDs we would love to hear from you.  Come and pay us a visit!!

 The Guardian reports that two American professors have finally provided proof that there is a direct link between the number of hours spent studying and the final grades that a student achieves.  Apparently, the most significant finding was that having a room-mate who owns a video game has a seriously detrimental affect on a student’s grades. See the full story at:

All horses, ponies and donkeys need to have a horse passport to identify them.

The law changed on 1 July 2009, with the Directive EC 504/2008 requiring all owners to have their equine microchipped before applying for a passport.

If your animal is already microchipped you will still need a veterinary surgeon to verify that information on your passport application form. 

You are responsible for making sure you have an up-to-date horse passport so your horse can be identified. You could be fined up to £5000 if you don’t have one.

The passport must accompany the horse at all times unless stabled or at pasture, or moved on foot when the passport can be made available within 3 hours.

To find out more, visit www.direct.gov.uk/horsepassports

posted by Pippa

CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology) Visitor centre

 The Centre for Alternative Technology is built in an old slate quarry in the foothills of Snowdonia. The visitor centre has 7 acres of interactive displays, organic gardens, cafe, shop and adventure playground. The aim of the centre is to show people the impact they have on the environment, and help them take steps to reduce that impact whether it is through the big things, such as solar panels and green building methods or by the everyday details of life that can be made more sustainable such as installing energy saving light bulbs.

From November 2nd 2009 to March 27th 2010 entrance to the visitor centre is free as they are undertaking some changes to the centre.  Why not visit and see what we can do to help save the planet. For more information visit their website http://www.cat.org.uk

posted by Lucy