Greetings from the Library! While summer holidays might bring thoughts of sandy beaches, mountain retreats, or lazy days in the sunshine, there’s a little corner of calm right here on campus that’s perfect for rest, relaxation, and recharging. Wish you were here? Let us show you around… First stop: our Wellbeing Space. Tucked away with […]
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Spotlight on a Service – Library Study Facilities 📚✨
For many students, the Library is more than just a place to study — it’s the meeting place on campus. It’s where group chats turn into study sessions, where ideas are shared, and where you can find a space that suits exactly how you like to work. Whether you prefer a lively, social environment or […]
Spotlight on a Service: Getting graduation-ready with help from UniDesk Self-Service Portal.
Congratulations, you made it! 🎉 Whether you’ve completed your Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, or Postgraduate Research qualification — this is a huge achievement, and you should be incredibly proud. As you get ready to graduate and take your next steps, there are just a few important things to wrap up before you leave the University. To […]
Phishing Alert: Fake SharePoint Emails Targeting the University
Universities across the sector are currently being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign. How it works Users will receive what looks like a standard SharePoint document invitation, usually from a colleague or someone you know, sent via Microsoft SharePoint itself (no-reply@sharepoint.com). It looks completely legitimate, which is exactly the point. Clicking the above link opened […]
Why we’re introducing storage limits for SharePoint and OneDrive
Over the coming months, you may notice changes to how much data can be stored in SharePoint and OneDrive. These changes are deliberate, necessary, and have a much bigger impact than you might expect. What are the new limits? To help manage our digital storage more sustainably and responsibly: These limits apply to new sites […]
Things Found in Books: A Free Concert in the Library
Have you ever opened a book and discovered something unexpected tucked between its pages? A handwritten note.A faded photograph.An old receipt, postcard or pressed flower. These small, forgotten objects carry stories – glimpses of lives once lived, moments paused in time. On Friday 29 May, we’re inviting you to celebrate those stories with a very […]
Finding good information: how to evaluate sources (and where to look)
With so much information online, knowing which sources to trust – and which to avoid – is a key academic skill. Whether you’re researching an essay, project, or dissertation, using the right sources helps you build strong arguments, meet academic standards, and feel confident in your work. This post will guide you through: And if […]
Get Microsoft 365 for Free While You’re at University 🎉
Did you know that as a member of the University (staff or students), you can get Microsoft 365 suite of software completely free of charge? That means Word, Excel, PowerPoint (and more) on your own device, ready to help you study, teach, research, or work wherever you are. What’s included? While you’re studying or working […]
Managing your university digital storage: Why it matters more than ever
When we think about sustainability on campus, we often picture buildings, travel, waste, or energy use. Digital storage rarely makes the list. Yet behind every file we save, every email we keep “just in case”, and every forgotten folder sitting in the cloud, there is a very real financial and environmental cost. We recently highlighted […]
Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus: Retained for Another YearÂ
We are delighted to share that the University has successfully renewed both its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations for another twelve months. Thank you to everyone who helped, particularly those who gave up time for device audits and responded to requests throughout the process.  What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the […]