Maps from around the world

Looking for Maps. For the UK there is Digimap that we have a subscription to and you can log into with your Athens account: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/resources/databaselistd/ This gives you access to the ordinance survey map collection for the UK.
If you are looking for worldwide maps. How about trying this site: OpenStreetMap
This site is based on information sourced from individuals all over the world to enhance the map data. It is a wiki and can be edited and enhanced by users. But note it is not official mapping.

Patent information

If you are interested in finding out about Patent information.
You may like to take a look at:
British Library: Patent and IP advice
Patent databases
World Intellectual Property Organization

Adolf Loos- Online RIBA exhibitions

If you are interested in the life and works of the architect Adolf Loos, this is a great online exhibition by RIBA: www.architecture.com You will find links to some lectures on his most famous buildings given by experts in his work.
It is well worth a visit for any students interested in his work.