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News Release from: Corus Automotive
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Team on 13 June 2005
Automotive design show moves to December
International metals company Corus has now entered its seventh year as exclusive sponsor of Coventry University's MA Automotive Design Show.
Corus has now entered its seventh year as exclusive sponsor of Coventry University's MA Automotive Design Show 2005 sees the beginning of a new era for the show, which moves from its traditional slot in September, to a new date in December
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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This year's event will be held at the prestigious Coventry Transport Museum on Thursday 1st December.
The change in timing was explained by Coventry University's Head of Industrial Design, Chris Johnson, who said: "In order to maximise on our MA students' abilities, it was decided to extend the course from 12 months to 15, allowing them more time to develop their skills".
"Our international reputation has recently been recognised with the award for a Centre of Excellence in teaching and learning".
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"The award is primarily focused on establishing global networks".
"This will further enhance the learning experience of our MAs".
The 2004 award for Best Vehicle Design was presented to Charles Drury for his concept - "God is in the details, but nobody saw Him coming".
The winning design was chosen from a lineup of 21 international students by a distinguished judging panel, which included Kevin Rice, Project Manager, BMW 1 Series design and also a Coventry graduate.
Drury's concept looked at modern disenchantment with the car and asked the important question, "Has the industry lost its magic and if so, how can it get it back?".
Once again prior to the MA Design Show guests will be invited to take part in the Corus Industry Forum.
This year's forum will follow a different format than that of previous years.
As always it will feature a number of high profile panelists focusing on a range of topics affecting the automotive industry, but for 2005 it will have a more "Question Time" style.
Hot industry topics from previous years have included sustainability, legislation and ever increasing cost pressures.
Past panelists include: Peter Horbury, Executive Director of Design, Ford North America; Steve Cropley, Editor in Chief, Autocar; Professor Garel Rhys, Director of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research at Cardiff Business School; and Steve Ross Director, Product Development, Land Rover.
Commenting on Corus' involvement Professor Jon King, Director of Corus Automotive said: "As a company focused on materials solutions that address the issues faced by engineers and designers both today and in the future, we are delighted to continue our support for Coventry University".
"The Industry Forum and the MA Design Show allow many leading figures from the industry the opportunity to discuss the challenges that lie ahead and view the work of the young designers of tomorrow". Request free introductory details about products from Corus Automotive ...
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