As part of International Stress Awareness Week, we are sharing some useful resources and examples of how you can use technology to enhance your wellbeing. Be Mindful Be Mindful (part of the Mental Health Foundation charity) runs a 4-week online mindfulness course developed by qualified teachers. NHS Apps Library Find digital tools to help manage and […]
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International Stress Awareness Week 2018
International Stress Awareness Day (7 November) and International Stress Awareness Week (5-9 November) is almost here. This year, the theme ‘Does Hi-Tech Cause Hi-Stress’ will look at the positive and the adverse effects technology can have, and how we can use technology to our advantage. What is planned for International Stress Awareness Week? Online Stress […]
UniDesk Self-Service, 24/7 IT and Library support in one place
IS have been using UniDesk for the last two years to manage your enquiries to us. Over the summer we transferred a lot of the information from our website into the UniDesk Self-Service Portal in order to make it easier to find. We’ve also transformed our content into bite-size chunks rather than lengthy web pages. […]
Learn How to use Canvas for Students
Learn How to use Canvas for students is a new module that will enable you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The new module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Learning Content Module Information Listen Again University Resources Group Work […]
#StirCyberSec 2018 Week 4 – Emerging Technologies and Privacy
It’s the final leg of #CyberSecMonth and #StirCyberSec, our online cyber-security campaign. This week we are looking at emerging technologies and privacy, in particular, what the heck is the Internet of Things (IoT)? and how to #GetIoTSmart. What is the Internet of Things? IoT refers to physical objects that connect to the Internet. Such as a […]
Digiforum – Online and distance curriculum design for diverse learners
Wed 24 October, 9.30am to 11.30am, Cottrell 2A13 (Drinks and pastries will be provided) Staff are invited to attend a Digiforum event, arranged by Academic Development and Information Services, on online and distance curriculum design for diverse learners. Designing and delivering content online creates a series of challenges for the educator. Open for discussion at the forum […]
Free Online Course: Discover how Digital Technology affects our Wellbeing
What is the impact of digital technology on our health, relationships and society? How do we ensure our own digital wellbeing? Explore the answers to these questions and more with this online course. The three-week course, developed by Future Learn, starts on 15 October 2018 and is free to join. You will investigate new and established […]
It’s Libraries Week!
It’s Libraries Week! The theme is ‘My Time. My Space. My Library, with the focus on ‘wellbeing’. This week libraries across the country will showcase how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and creativity and support people with their mental health. Join us to celebrate our library and our newly opened […]
Libraries Week 2018: My Space. My Time. My Library.
Libraries Week takes place between the 8–13 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year, with a focus on wellbeing, libraries across the country will showcase how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and creativity and support people with their mental health. Join us to celebrate our library and […]
#StirCyberSec 2018 Welcome and Week 1 – Basic Cyber Hygiene
Welcome to #CyberSecMonth 2018 and #StirCyberSec, our online cyber-security campaign. #CyberSecMonth runs for the entire month of October, each week focusing on a different topic. The themes are: Week 1: Oct. 1-5 – Practice Basic Cyber Hygiene The theme seeks to assist the public in establishing and maintaining daily routines, checks and general behaviour required […]