Options for Students
You can access computers in your campus library, check out the library opening times to see when they're available. There are also open access computer labs all over your campus available for you to use.
There is an increasing demand from students and staff to access software applications on devices both on campus and off campus.
UniApps addresses this need through a web interface that gives students and staff access to all the software they need, from a familiar and customisable app store-style portal. Information on UniApps.
The University has made a large amount of the software you need for your studies available to you free of charge, to download onto your own devices.Find out what software is available.
Accessing Computers from Outside the University
The availability of free software via the links above should allow you to get the software you need for your studies and should be your first point of call find what you need.
There may be times where you need to remotely access specific software on a computer from outside the university. Please see the information on remote access here: Remote Access
You can contact customer support for help with these services or you can call on 01443 482882
We have a variety of Media and AV equipment, most of which may be booked and borrowed for a period of 1 to 48 hours, and use an online media booking system, Connect2.
Use this system to book equipment for collection from your Faculty’s Equipment Loans Stores, Advice Zone, or Information & Service Desk in your campus library.
- Media equipment loans — In addition to some media equipment being available for general use, specialist equipment is available to specific courses and may require induction.
- Equipment Loans Policy - This document explains the University Policy covering student liability for loss or damage of equipment and suggests ways in which students can minimise the risk of having to contribute to the cost of repair or replacement.
- Media & AV — portable media equipment is available for loan using the Connect2 booking system. Audio-visual presentation facilities are available in theatres and teaching rooms.
Our Media Services provides facilities and support for students, particularly those producing and editing their own audio and video programmes as part of a practical media module.
You will find high quality media facilities and services at each of the University’s sites, and video camcorders, audio recorders and related equipment may be borrowed from Media Reception, subject to written confirmation from your tutor.
Editing suites are also available, and if you want to brighten up your soundtrack you have access to our library of Music Clips and Sound Effects. Selections from this extensive professional sound library may be added to your media production, subject to compliance with license conditions.