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Information technology services

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To help you in your studies we provide a range of learning resources supported by experienced staff. IT Services provides Computing, Media and Reprographics facilities and services.

Our aim is to provide the very best Information Technology facilities and resources for you, and to help you use them. We offer;

  • Over 1000 computers for student use
  • Nine computer rooms open 24 hours every day
  • Every bedroom in halls has Internet access which is better than local home broadband.
  • Wireless network areas in all libraries plus  a variety of common and study areas in most teaching buildings so you can access the internet from your laptop
  • A wide range of specialist software which is available in all our computer rooms, with the vast majority also available to use from your own computer anywhere you have an internet connection
  • A range of educational technology including the Blackboard on-line learning environment with course notes, discussion boards, announcement pages and much more
  • A helpdesk and advisory service to help you use IT – available by phone, in person, or by e-mail
  • Black and white laser printing from all computer rooms and colour printing available in a range of sizes from normal A4 to poster size A0
  • On-line services to save you time (which modules am I studying? what are my marks? etc.)
  • A printing and binding unit for volume printing and to bind your project/thesis
  • The very best for students with disabilities: the University can assist your application for the Disabled Students Allowance to help you access the assistive technology and support you need for your studies. We also provide two specialised Assistive Technology rooms for the sole use of disabled students or those with additional needs.  The rooms contain computers running a range of assistive software, Braille embosser, Rainbow scanner, CCTV magnifier and height adjustable furniture.

Learning Support Services

We offer:

  • Educational Technology Services to support staff and students in using technology in their teaching and learning
  • Web and multimedia production services that are responsible for the Study Support Centre that helps students with special needs to use the multimedia facilities
  • Audiovisual Services who are responsible for the Media Centre and Classroom Support Services. These services also support the University's three video- conferencing suites, which allow collaboration with academics all over the world
  • The Media Centre which houses the University's television, radio and post- production facilities
  • The Reprographics Unit (Argraffdy Menai) which provides students with access to digital colour printing facilities, dissertation binding and laminating. They also offer an advisory service on graphic design and print presentation.