IT Services

We help students, staff and researchers by providing secure, reliable and accessible IT services, tools and support.

Is everything working?

Check the status of IT services and systems and find out about planned maintenance.

Check the status of services

How-to guides and help

Need help? Our how-to guides and articles are the quickest way to find answers.

Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)

Connect to the virtual private network (VPN)

Set up virtual desktop service (VDS)

See more guides and help

Tools, software and services

Access a range of digital tools to enhance your work and study. Download specialist software, buy and borrow equipment, and enhance your research with high-performance computing support. Plus get advice on keeping your data secure.

Print, copy and scan

Find out about printing facilities available to staff and students across campus.

Software

Do more with software, such as create PDFs, visualise data and host video calls.

Getting equipment

Borrow equipment, purchase from approved suppliers and browse recommended models.

Research IT

Enhance your research with high-performance computing and specialist facilities.

Search tools, software and services

News and announcements

New Zoom features: AI Companion

9 January 2026

From Monday 2 February new AI Companion features in Zoom will be available for staff and students, making meetings even easier.

IT Services over the Winter closure

4 December 2025

IT Support will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December, our support services will be available as normal up until this date. We will reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January.

Stay safe when shopping online

13 November 2025

Hoping to bag a bargain in the Black Friday sales this month? Whether you’re making a start on Christmas shopping or just planning to treat yourself, it’s important to stay safe when shopping online.