Find out more about our Making the most of IT (Information Technology) presentation, which introduces new students to the University's IT, library and learning technology services, and find out how to request one for your school. Making the Most of IT for students Our Making the Most of IT presentations have been created for both new and existing campus-based and online distance learning students. Each presentation is tailored to the specific audience and covers the following topics:Essential systems and softwareComputing and printing servicesMobile computingLibrary servicesOpportunities to develop your digital skillsHelp and support Information for campus-based students The slides used in this presentation can be viewed and/or downloaded using the link below. Document Making the Most of IT (2025-26) presentation for new on-campus students (4.75 MB / PDF) Service links and further information Use the links below to find out more about the specific services mentioned in this year's Making the Most of IT presentations. Please note that some of these services may be available only to campus-based students.Essential systems and softwareComputing and printing servicesMobile computingLibrary servicesDeveloping your digital skillsHelp and supportUniversity card helpStudy spaces with computersConnecting to Wi-FiBasic library informationAbout Digital SkillsEdHelp MyEd web portalSaving your filesVirtual Private Network (VPN)Finding library resourcesDigital Skills Programme Learn Ultra (Virtual Learning Environment)Accessible computers and study roomsLaptop loansResource ListsDigital Skills Framework Learn Essentials coursesEdPrint DiscoverEd LinkedIn Learning Ally (Learn accessibility assistance)Makerspace Requesting resourcesDigital safety, wellbeing and citizenship Analytics in LearnAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) LibSmart EssentialsInformation Security Collaboration toolsLecture recording Library training sessions Microsoft 365 (email and calendar)ELM: Free Generative AI Librarian consultation Download Microsoft Office Library help Timetable on My Phone Request a Making the Most of IT session for your school In addition to the pre-recorded Making the Most of IT presentations above, the Digital Skills, Design and Training team also deliver in-person sessions across campus during Welcome Week and the first week of Semester 1. These sessions are either openly bookable by students via Event Booking or can be requested specifically by schools for their students using our tailoered request form. Request a Making the Most of IT session for your school This article was published on 2024-10-08
