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We have produced central guidance on the recommended specificationLink opens in a new window for any device you use to undertake your academic work. Your department may provide alternative guidance; you should follow that instead of this central guidance.

It is not essential to buy a new device to study at º£½ÇÉçÇø – if you already have a reliable laptop under three years old, it will likely be sufficient. If you plan to buy a new computer, you can get a student discount from several retailers.

A guide to recommended IT device specifications for studentsLink opens in a new window

IDG computer work areas are available across Gibbet Hill, Westwood and main campus. All students can use work areas (you'll need your University ID card to access most of them).

All work area computers are connected to the internet, University network, work area printers and Library catalogue. They run Windows 11 and have Microsoft 365 apps installed (except A0.01 in Mathematics and Statistics, which runs CentOS Linux).

We offer a device loan service for short-term usage, available during term time from the Library - .

You need to register for your user account in order to use the University's computing facilities.

How to register a new student user account.

As a new student, you will have been given a unique University of º£½ÇÉçÇø user code. This starts with a 'u' followed by a string of 7 digits. Your user code needs to be paired with the password you created on registration.

How to log in.

If you need to recover your user code, password or simply change your password, please see this guidance:

How to recover your user code or password

Use your user Account to connect to the eduroam network while studying.

If you are moving into on-campus accommodation, .

Use these instructions to configure eduroam on your device:

For general support during your time at º£½ÇÉçÇø, visit the Myº£½ÇÉçÇø website, specifically aimed at students. You will find links to the Library, campus maps, your student records online, news and other helpful information.

Get everything in one place in the Myº£½ÇÉçÇø app, available at the and .

For more information on please visit our knowledge base.

When you register for your user account, we’ll give you a Microsoft 365 account that includes:

• An email address.
• 1TB of storage in OneDrive - personal storage that can be accessed from anywhere and allows you to share files.
• Microsoft 365 - including Teams, Planner, Calendars, Contacts and Tasks.

Your email address will take the form of Firstname.Surname@warwick.ac.uk - e.g. john.doe@warwick.ac.uk or john.doe.23@warwick.ac.uk. The format will depend on availability when you register.

A guide to your email and email aliasLink opens in a new window

About 30 minutes after registering for your user account, you can access your º£½ÇÉçÇø email using Outlook.

Microsoft 365 includes Microsoft Teams, which you can use to:

• Chat online, in groups or one-to-one
• Share documents

The Microsoft Teams application is excellent for online collaboration, audio/video calls, group discussions and tutor or supervisor meetings.

Students get 1TB of storage in OneDrive - personal storage that can be accessed from anywhere, allows you to share files, collaborate with others and use Office for the web.

Get ready for your studies with your free Microsoft 365 licence, available to you while you’re a student at º£½ÇÉçÇø. You can download the software from within your webmail, or access the mobile apps on your phone or tablet.

Make sure to enter your email address in the format of usercode@live.warwick.ac.uk to sign in to Microsoft 365 apps

Get access to a range of assistive software available for use in the University. Some of the software we provide:

• Cicero
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Jaws for Windows
• Read&Write

See a list of all assistive software available on the library's website.

We advise members to use . You must be logged in to your University of º£½ÇÉçÇø IT account when doing so. The reasons for taking this approach are:

• Copilot can integrate with Microsoft 365 and other tools you use daily, enhancing your workflow without disruption.
• If issues arise, the University's customer relationship with Microsoft helps ensure it can seek a resolution in a way it cannot with AI tools from other providers.
• To utilise Microsoft’s Enterprise Data protection features to protect your and the University’s information - for more information visit .

Please see our Knowledge Base articles below for guidance:

Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence

Set up your device for printing:

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You can for free.

The University has strict regulations on the use of computing facilities, which all users must accept before they are assigned a user account. They cover authorisation, copyright and defamation. Disciplinary procedures are in place to deal with breaches of these regulations. The regulations incorporate conditions for .

A code of conduct covers the use of the public work areas and .

Please take the time to read over the policies and procedures on this page.

If you are using computers, laptops or other devices on the University network, and handling University data, you need to make sure they are secured against malware, hackers and accidental loss or theft.

We ask for your continued awareness, attention, and support to keep the devices and data you use secure.

It is University policy to ensure that all devices on the University network meet a basic, minimum-security specification.

Multi-factor authentication makes your account more secure by requiring something you have (a numeric code on your phone) and something you know (your username and password) to sign in.

Your University account may be temporarily disabled if we detect a potential security risk. This action is taken to protect your account, your personal data, and University systems from unauthorised access.

Protect your computer with antivirus software.

We recommend using the following pieces of software, depending on what operating system you are using.

Microsoft Windows

Windows 10 & 11 have built in.

Apple macOS

macOS includes built-in antivirus technology called .

Linux

Linux users are advised to download and install

We recommend you always run the most up-to-date version of your operating system to ensure your device has the latest bug and security fixes.

Please see for tips on identifying, preventing and dealing with phishing or spam emails:

Mobile devices, e.g. smartphones, tablets, or laptops, contain sensitive data about you and your friends and need to be protected.

We've listed some best practices below:

• Use a good password or PIN to lock your device.
• Encrypt the data on your device.
• Don't 'jailbreak' your device.
• Only install apps from trusted locations.
• Use public Wi-Fi carefully, as it is inherently insecure. Consider using a VPN service to encrypt data transmitted online.
• Enable 'remote wiping' if this feature is available on your device.
• Backup your data.
• Update the operating system and install application updates as soon as the updates become available.

All students must complete the mandatory course on Information Security Awareness training, CyberSafe:

All University of º£½ÇÉçÇø staff and students have free access to the LinkedIn Learning digital training platform.

Find out more information on our dedicated LinkedIn Learning information page, , or access LinkedIn Learning now using the button below.

Which skills are most important for what you want to do after graduation? How are you planning to develop your employability skills during your time at º£½ÇÉçÇø? Can you explain your skills to help you stand out to employers?

The º£½ÇÉçÇø Award helps you to build, and gain recognition for, a wide range of valuable skills to help shape your future, and can help you at any stage – whether you already have a clear idea of what you want to do, or if you're just getting started.

Learn more on the º£½ÇÉçÇø Award websiteLink opens in a new window.

All students must complete the mandatory training on student conduct.

This can be found on Moodle here:

Find out more about Moodle, Echo 360 (lecture capture), Mahara, Vevox and other tools you might use in your modules in our guides for students on digital learning.

There are a number of ways to get in touch with the Service Desk to get help, please see here for more information.

Many more help articles are available on the .

Moodle is the University's central Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All taught modules have a Moodle space for shared resources, lecture slides and recordings, and much more.

Tabula is a web application used by academic departments.

They can use it to manage coursework assignments, allocate you to small teaching groups (such as seminars, tutorials, lab groups and workshops), monitor your attendance at specific points during your course, and provide feedback to you. This can include marks, feedback on assignments and records of meetings with your personal tutor. You can also see your timetable here.

SafeZone is the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s free safety app, designed to help staff and students feel safe, informed, and supported on campus. Whether you’re working late, walking alone, or need urgent assistance, SafeZone connects you directly to campus safety and support teams in real time.

Get support at the tap of a button. Download SafeZone – your link to campus safety and wellbeingLink opens in a new window.

Everyone at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, whether studying, working, or visiting, has the right to feel safe. Our community is an environment where unacceptable behaviour is never tolerated.

Please visit the

Please see the Community Safety page for information on what to do in an emergency.