{"id":1536,"date":"2022-06-20T15:46:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T14:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/thelionsgate\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2023-02-21T10:01:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T09:01:39","slug":"saci-and-sruc-placements-and-other-bits-and-bobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/thelionsgate\/saci-and-sruc-placements-and-other-bits-and-bobs\/","title":{"rendered":"SACI and SRUC Placements and other bits and bobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cyd, Cal, Leeloo, Nicole, Grace and Keir by Andrew Waterhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, apologies for taking so long to write a new blog post. I’ve been incredibly busy, and ill with Covid, and I’ve changed roles at the university, and also I guess I’ve just been feeling somewhat exasperated by the failures of COP26 and trying to keep The Lions’ Gate going. But here I am, the sun is shining and my attempts to green the concrete of Merchiston campus and beyond continue, haphazardly perhaps, but spurred on by volunteers, staff and students. Actually, a big thanks has to go out to Alan Curits and Peter Pryde who are enabling some essential works over the next couple of months. However, access remains a thorny issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Envisioning The Lions’ Gate by Grace Newbigging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since January I’ve been lucky to have Emily Hairstans working with me via a placement module from SRUC. Emily has been absolutely invaluable with her enthusiasm and passion for all things horticultural and I hope she can continue to pop by now the placement has come to an end. She’s the second student I’ve worked with via the SRUC placement scheme and I hope that the relationship with them continues into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Logo designs by Lauren Stein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also, since January I’ve been working with seven Creative Industries students in developing a number of interventions, (graphics of which are scattered throughout this post): <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyrielle Dabere – a mosaic and the design of a green roof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Newbigging – an outdoor classroom \/ pergola<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leeloo Moreau – lighting and signage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Stein – graphics, badges and a style guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keir Flint – a 3D model of the garden using Unreal Engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Barrios – a pond with fountain and a wayfinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Waterhouse – photography and animations <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Badges by Lauren Stein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The work is ongoing, but it’s been a real delight to work with such creative souls, and Lindsay Morgan and Sophie Purchase in the SACI office have been a great help too, as have Cher and Jennifer in the Finance office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mosaic development by Cyrielle Dabere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also, the Student Futures team are back helping out and it’s great to have them working on the development of our digital chamber area. They always bring cake too :).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole’s Wayfinder ideation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A big thanks goes out to Niyamal from Edinburgh University who for the past six weeks has been a dedicated volunteer, but now moves on to his first proper job down in the big smoke as an Environmental Consultant. Good luck Niyamal, and ‘hello’ to Rachel our new volunteer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pond by Niyamal Ali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Finally, more details to follow but we’re running an open day in the garden on Saturday 27th August 1130-6pm<\/strong>. We have Tim Ingold<\/a> giving a talk; music; food and cocktails from garden produce; student exhibits, and garden tours. Watch this space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n