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Your digital and IT resources

Last updated: 25/10/2022 11:26

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 and the Office suite of applications) 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
  • printers and bookable PCs
  • the university Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  • digital applications including SIMS online, Learning Central (our virtual learning environment), LibrarySearch, and MATLAB
  • 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 Panopto 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.

Male and female student sitting in Students' Union, looking at tablet.

Connecting to our wifi

Our on-campus wireless network is freely available to students after enrolment.

Students using laptops

Online safety

Protect yourself from scam emails and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect your account and enable access to university systems.

Student app

The easy way to plan your day, check where you need to be, and access help and support.

Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of login security to your university account by verifying your sign-in via another device.