SEEK: Salford Environment for Expertise and Knowledge
Marcus Ormerod
Prof Marcus Ormerod
postal addressRoom 423 Maxwell Building, University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WT.
email addressM.Ormerod@salford.ac.uk
telephone+44 (0)161 295 5405
website addresshttp://www.salford.ac.uk/surface
Key Memberships
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Head of Research Centre: SURFACE Inclusive Design Research Centre
From October 2009 to present.
Full Member of Research Centre: SURFACE Inclusive Design Research Centre
From October 2009 to present.
Profile Summary

Accessibility, Disability, Inclusive Design

Key Projects
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2011
Jul
Going Outdoors: Falls, Ageing and Resiliance. GO FAR
MRC, £246,507.00.
Principal Investigator: M Ormerod (45%). Co-Investigators: R Newton (40%), R Codinhoto (15%).
2007
Aug
SURegen - Integrated Decision Support System for Sustainable Urban Regeneration
EPSRC, £2,311,086.98.
Principal Investigator: S Curwell (35%). Co-Investigators: R Knowles (2%), A Marshall-Ponting (16%), M Kagioglou (1%), A Hamilton (35%), M Ormerod (1%), P James (2%), J Powell (1%), S Marvin (1%), Y Arayici (6%).
2006
Jul
Building Opportunities
ESF, £122,185.00.
Investigators: M Ormerod (80%), R Newton (20%).
2006
Jun
Inclusive design for getting outdoors (I'DGO TOO)
EPSRC, £482,841.00.
Principal Investigator: M Ormerod (25%). Co-Investigators: L Kenney (25%), D Howard (10%), C Nester (15%), R Newton (25%).
2005
Jan
Removing barriers decent homes (803505)
Joseph Rowntree Foundation, £8,000.00.
Investigators: R Newton (50%), M Ormerod (50%).
2003
Aug
Inclusive Design for getting outdoors (IDGO)
EPSRC, £149,571.00.
Investigators: M Ormerod (50%), R Newton (50%).
2002
Jun
Identifying the priorities for people with physical and sensory disabilities in Powys
Powys Access Federation, £9,940.00.
Investigators: R Newton (50%), M Ormerod (50%).
1999
May
Bridging the gap between theory and implementation in accessibility - a best practice approach
EPSRC, £248,726.00.
Investigators: R Newton (45%), P Barrett (10%), M Ormerod (45%).
1998
May
Creating accessible environments within the briefing process
EPSRC, £41,466.00.
Investigators: M Ormerod (40%), P Barrett (20%), R Newton (40%).
Key Publications
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Refereed Journal Articles
2011
Dec
Norgate, S & Ormerod, M 2011, 'Landmarks in tourist wayfinding: a review', ICE Urban Design and Planning.abstract
2011
Sep
Morgan-Brown, M & Ormerod, M & Newton, R A & Manley, D & Fitzpatrick, M 2011, 'Social and occupational engagement of staff in two Irish nursing homes for people with dementia', Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 39(1), pp.11-17.
2011
Aug
Tight, M & Newton, R A & Bannister, D & Bowmaker, J & Copas, J & Day, A & Drinkwater, D & Givoni, M & Guehnemann, A & Lawler, M & Macmillen, J & Moore, N & Ngoduy, D & Ormerod, M & O'Sullivan, M & Timms, P & Watling, D 2011, 'Visions for a walking and cycling focussed urban transport system', Journal of Transport Geography, 19, pp.1580-1589.
2011
May
Morgan-Brown, M & Newton, R A & Ormerod, M & Manley, D 2011, 'An exploration of occupation in nursing home residents with dementia', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(5), pp.217-225.
2011
Jan
Thies, S & Kenney, L & Howard, D & Nester, C & Ormerod, M & Newton, R A & Baker, R D & Faruk, M & Hamish, M 2011, 'Biomechanics for inclusive urban design: effects of tactile paving on older adults¿ gait when crossing the street.', Journal of Biomechanics, 44(8), pp.1599-1604.abstract
2011
Jan
Kipling, J & Ormerod, M & Newton, R A 2011, 'Accessing Emergency Rest Centres - Lessons Learnt.', International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 2(1), pp.47-58.abstract
2010
Jun
Newton, R & Ormerod, M & Burton, E & Mitchell, L & Ward-Thompson, C 2010, 'Increasing independence for older people through good street design', Journal of Integrated Care, 18(3), pp.24-29.
2009
Apr
Newton, R A & Ormerod, M 2009, 'Towards lifetime neighbourhoods: Improving footways for older people', International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal, 1(1), pp.44-56.
2007
Oct
Thomas, P & Ormerod, M & Newton, R A 2007, 'Disabled people's experiences in the work place environment in England. Equal Opportunities International', Equal Opportunities International, 26(6), pp.610-623.
2005
Jan
Newton, R A & Ormerod, M 2005, 'Do disabled people have a place in the UK construction Industry?', Construction, Management and Economics, 23(10), pp.1071-1081.
2005
Jan
Newton, R A & Ormerod, M 2005, 'Briefing for Accessibility in Design.', Facilities, 23(7), pp.285-294.
2005
Jan
Ormerod, M & Newton, R A 2005, 'Moving beyond accessibility: The principles of universal (inclusive) design as a dimension in nD modelling of the built environment', Architectural Engineering and Design Management., 1(2), pp.103-110.
Key Presence
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Consultancy Roles
2012
Expert adviser for the National Lottery Community Fund research awards
Expert adviser for the National Lottery Community Fund research awards
Honours and Awards
1984
Awarded the Biscoe-Taylor Memorial prize by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - 1984 (1984)
Awarded the Biscoe-Taylor Memorial prize by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - 1984
Invited Papers and Lectures
2012
Invited speaker to ODPM Decent Homes Standard Committee on behalf of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Invited speaker to ODPM Decent Homes Standard Committee on behalf of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
2012
Facilitator of the Inclusive Design discussion list
Facilitator of the Inclusive Design discussion list
2012
Facilitator of the Accessibuilt discussion list
Facilitator of the Accessibuilt discussion list
2012
Keynote Speaker, Keynote speaker at the Ergonomics Society Annual International Conference 2004
Keynote speaker at the Ergonomics Society Annual International Conference 2004
2012
Keynote Speaker, Keynote speech at launch of 2 day conference on Inclusive Design for Lisbon's Metropolitan Council, Portugal
Keynote speech at launch of 2 day conference on Inclusive Design for Lisbon's Metropolitan Council, Portugal
Memberships of External Bodies
2012
Member of the CIRCUA (Collaborative International Research Centre for Universal Access)
Member of the CIRCUA (Collaborative International Research Centre for Universal Access)
2012
Member of the EDeAN (European Deign for All e-Accessibility Network)
Member of the EDeAN (European Deign for All e-Accessibility Network)
2012
Member of the CiB proactive theme - Integrated Design Solutions
Member of the CiB proactive theme - Integrated Design Solutions
2012
Member of the CETIS (Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards) Special Interest Group (SIG) on accessibility
Member of the CETIS (Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards) Special Interest Group (SIG) on accessibility
2012
Member of CiB W84 Building Comfortable Environments for All
Member of CiB W84 Building Comfortable Environments for All
2012
Panel member of the EPSRC EQUAL SPARC research committee
Panel member of the EPSRC EQUAL SPARC research committee
2012
National Register of Access Consultants member and contributor
National Register of Access Consultants member and contributor
2012
Member of CiB W111 Usability
Member of CiB W111 Usability
2012
British Institute of Facilities Management SIG on access and inclusion member
British Institute of Facilities Management SIG on access and inclusion member
2012
Member - Universal Design Educators Online Network
Member - Universal Design Educators Online Network
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2012
Editorial panel member of the Access Journal
Editorial panel member of the Access Journal
Other Research Activity
2012
CABE SPACE Enabler providing research advice on behalf of CABE SPACE to other organisations and government bodies
CABE SPACE Enabler providing research advice on behalf of CABE SPACE to other organisations and government bodies
2012
Provide advice and reports for the Disability Rights Commission
Provide advice and reports for the Disability Rights Commission
2012
Input on the ODPM CABE Value of public space exercise - open consultation with SURFACE contribution subsequently acknowledged in the publication 'Parks and Squares' - who cares?
Input on the ODPM CABE Value of public space exercise - open consultation with SURFACE contribution subsequently acknowledged in the publication 'Parks and Squares' - who cares?
2012
Provide advice and reports for English Partnerships
Provide advice and reports for English Partnerships
Other University Research Roles
2012
Professor of Inclusive Design in the School of Built Environment
Professor of Inclusive Design in the School of Built Environment