Your digital and IT resources
After enrolling, you’ll have access to a range of digital resources, IT applications, software and support while you’re studying here.
You will also have access to:
- the Microsoft 365 suite of applications (including Teams) free of charge
- a Zoom account that you can use for both University and personal calls
- the University wireless network, eduroam
- the student app and student intranet
- the Welsh language grammar and spell checker Cysgliad
- bookable PCs and printers
- the University Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- digital applications including SIMS online, Learning Central, LibrarySearch, and MATLAB
- virtual learning environment
- 24/7 over-the-phone IT help and support.
Virtual learning environment
All courses have a unique area on our virtual learning environment, Learning Central. You access it via the web and depending on your course you’ll find things to read, watch and do online. You’ll also submit the majority of your assignments online and get marks and feedback here too.
The Learn Plus service enables the recording of lectures and other learning activities. The recordings are then shared online through Learning Central, and can be viewed online or through a mobile app. Reviewing the recordings can be especially useful around exam and assessment time.
Student intranet
When you’ve enrolled, you’ll be able to access the student intranet, where you'll find the latest news and events on campus, access all the tools, applications, resources, services and benefits available to you, and find out more about University buildings, facilities and teams.
Stay safe online
Make sure you install anti-virus software and keep it up to date. Currently, you can download and use a copy of the Sophos Home anti-virus software for free.
You can find further advice on the student intranet and information on how to protect yourself online.
You can enrol online before you arrive in Cardiff.