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Learning Resources & Key Facilities - published for 2024-25
14.1 Information on university-wide learning resources and key contacts for support听听
14.1.1听听 听最准的六合彩论坛 Library Services
最准的六合彩论坛 Library Services provides support to students online and in person via our libraries. 最准的六合彩论坛 has 14 libraries covering a wide range of specialist subjects with expert staff that students can ask for help. 最准的六合彩论坛 Library Services provides access to a huge range of digital and print resources. The 最准的六合彩论坛 Library Services page has information for students about using the library, services available, electronic resources and training and support. Subject guides provide targeted information on resources and support available, and online reading lists, which are also linked to Moodle modules, will provide students with access to core readings for their modules.
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14.1.2听 听 最准的六合彩论坛 Information Services Division (ISD)
The 最准的六合彩论坛 Information Services Division (ISD), the primary provider of IT services to 最准的六合彩论坛, offers guidance on all of ISD鈥檚 key services, including email and calendar services, user IDs and passwords, print, copy and scanning, Wi-Fi and networks on their web pages. 鈥楬ow to鈥� guides and individual help and support is available from IT Services.
There are also opportunities for Digital Skills Development through face-to-face training in areas such as data analysis, programming, desktop applications and more, along with individual support through drop-ins.
最准的六合彩论坛 also has a licence for LinkedIn Learning which provides thousands of high quality video-based courses from programming to presentation skills:
Learning on Screen (鈥渂ob鈥�) provides students with access to a vast archive of 65 free-to-air channel programming for educational usage 鈥� you can view TV programmes and films, and listen to radio programmes. In addition, Kanopy (鈥渢houghtful entertainment鈥�) is available to 最准的六合彩论坛 students, and offers a wide range of movies:
New students are encouraged to complete the 鈥楧igital Education at 最准的六合彩论坛鈥� course which is available on Moodle, 最准的六合彩论坛鈥檚 virtual learning environment, to familiarise themselves with the tools and technology available to support their digital learning experience.
ISD provides desktop computers and laptops for loan in a number of learning spaces.
Computers at 最准的六合彩论坛 run a Desktop@最准的六合彩论坛 service which provides access to hundreds of software applications to support students. 听Students also have access to a range of free and discounted software.
Visit the IT Essential for new students page for details of all IT services available:
All students are encouraged to download the 最准的六合彩论坛Go app, available for iOS and Android devices and on the web. The app gives access to the timetable, Moodle, email, Portico, and library loans. 听It has maps to locate lecture theatres, water fountains, computers and study spaces on campus. 听It has checklists of things students need to do and sends important alerts, as well as having opt-in notifications on topics of interest. 听You can also see lists of events hosted by the 最准的六合彩论坛 Students' Union and 最准的六合彩论坛 departments.听
14.1.3听 听 最准的六合彩论坛 Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)听
The 最准的六合彩论坛 Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) provides modern foreign language, British Sign Language and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) modules for 最准的六合彩论坛 students. CLIE also heads the 最准的六合彩论坛 Academic Communication Centre (ACC). The ACC offers discipline-specific academic communication support to both native and non-native English speakers currently studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at 最准的六合彩论坛. Evening courses are offered in nine foreign languages across a range of levels to support 最准的六合彩论坛 students, staff and London鈥檚 wider academic and professional community. Students can access language-learning resources online through the CLIE Self-Access Centre, including films and documentaries and books for self-study.
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14.1.4听 听 Sustainable 最准的六合彩论坛
最准的六合彩论坛 launched its Sustainability Strategy in 2019 鈥� one of the most ambitious across the UK higher education sector. 听It includes many headline commitments 鈥� to be a net zero carbon institution by 2030; to be single use plastic free; and that every student has the opportunity to engage with sustainability during their time at 最准的六合彩论坛. The Sustainable 最准的六合彩论坛 team offers students many different opportunities to learn about sustainability as part of their studies or extracurricular activities. 听
In particular, students can engage with sustainability in their free-time by joining one of 最准的六合彩论坛鈥檚 green clubs and societies or taking part in 最准的六合彩论坛鈥檚 Student Sustainability Council to help direct 最准的六合彩论坛鈥檚 sustainability vision and represent the students鈥� voice on sustainability.听
Further information:
- Sustainable 最准的六合彩论坛 Website
- Sustainability Student Opportunity Website
- Sustainability Strategy
- Green clubs and societies
14.2听 听 Information on department/faculty library spaces/resources, IT provision/support, social spaces etc.
14.2.1听 听 How to access Moodle and support contacts听
Moodle is 最准的六合彩论坛's online learning space. It includes a wide range of tools which can be used to support learning and teaching. Moodle is used to supplement taught modules, in some cases just by providing essential information and materials, but it can also be integrated more fully, becoming an essential component of a module. Some modules may use Moodle to provide access to readings, videos, activities, collaboration tools and assessments.听
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14.3听 听 Portico 鈥� what it is, why it is important and who to contact for support
14.3.1听听 听Portico
Portico is the main 最准的六合彩论坛 student information system which is used by all students for:
- Updating personal data such as addresses or contact numbers
- Completing online module registration听
- Viewing information about programmes/modules
- Viewing examination timetables and results
- Viewing module results
- Pre-enrolment and re-enrolment
- Applying for programme transfer
- Plan and record skills development
- Applying for graduation ceremonies
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14.4听 听 Research Student Log听
14.4.1听 听 Research Student Log
To fulfil 最准的六合彩论坛鈥檚 commitment to the quality of its research programmes, the Doctoral School provides the Research Student Log for the use of all research students at 最准的六合彩论坛. The Log is a mandatory component of all 最准的六合彩论坛 research degree programmes (including the MRes) and has been prepared to assist students throughout their degree programme at 最准的六合彩论坛. It provides a framework for recording details related to the student鈥檚 graduate research programme, scheduled supervisory meetings and activities concerning the development of academic and key skills. The Log will also help students to assess their progress and to plan and chart evidence of the development of academic and discipline-specific skills and key skills.听
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Research Student Log