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THE ELEVENTH NOTE (from Neville Richards, student 1964 – 1967) I beg to query whether the list of notes given at http://reporter.leeds.ac.uk/490/bells.htm are correct. At the hour they chime: G B A D B A G A B G A D G B A D B A B D – 21 notes

Your list of notes contains only 20, not the 21 it says. From studying a very unclear image of Professor Denny’s original manuscript, I believe that you have missed-out the eleventh note, a B. So, the list of notes probably should read: G B A D B A G A B G B A D G B A D B A B D – 21 notes

OFF-ROAD CYCLING (from Barbara Summers, LUBS) I agree with Stephen Richardson (Reporter 512) that pavement cycling on campus is a problem. I have been hit more than once by pavement cyclists on campus and have even seen my first pavement motor cyclist this year. Incidents with cyclists do not get recorded because, as one person who hit me put it, “you can’t tell who I am, so you can’t do anything about it”, but they do happen. One solution is to ensure cycle racks are not located in pedestrian areas, as cyclists appear unwilling to dismount in the interests of pedestrian safety. Cyclists aiming for the rack near the Michael Sadler building, for example, often ride into the pedestrian area to reach it. Another idea would be to locate CCTV cameras in areas where the problem is particularly bad so that anyone causing injury has a higher chance of being identified. While cycling may be something to be encouraged, we need to also think about solutions to the problems it causes for others.

CREST OR TOWER (from Paul Cave, library) As we’ve had to put up with the rather lame Parkinson tower logo for the past few months would it be possible to have the proper University crest back please?

It strikes me as rather odd that just as the University states its desire to become a world-class institution it ditches its famous shield design and opts for such an uninspiring piece of corporate blandness suggesting poor quality clip-art rather than high quality learning!

• Martin Holmes, marketing director, replies: The Parkinson tower will continue to be the University’s logo and we will not be reverting to the old circular logo, although the University crest will be used for specific applications, such as degree certificates and formal ceremonial occasions.
  
  Not only does the tower logo build upon an established platform (the Centenary), it is also much more effective in communicating ‘The University of Leeds’ than the previous logo. This is particularly important in international markets. As a key landmark on campus the Parkinson tower helps define our identity as an icon that we can own and which, unlike many other University logos, is distinctive. The application of the new logo on stationery has been well received and looks significantly more professional in its appearance.
  
  The use of the logo on communications materials needs further work and you are right that this, equally, needs to be professional to avoid the risk of being seen as ‘clip-art’. The identity management programme is working with all areas in the University to ensure that the logo is set within the context of a professional design framework. With clear guidelines regarding its application and use, I am confident that this work will result in a significantly enhanced visual identity for the University.