Computers, printing and equipment

Featured tools

• Staff printing off-campus
  If you're a fully remote member of staff and need access to a printer, we might be able to help. Please contact IT Services.

Computers, laptops and accessories

Staff requests

• Staff computers and accessories for work
  Staff can request computer equipment for work, including laptops, monitors, keyboards and mice. (Also known as end-to-end IT.)
• Recommended computers, laptops and monitors
  Compare our recommended standard and specialist models to see what suits your needs.
• Departmental servers
  Before buying a departmental server, contact IT Services. We'll check that the hardware will run a suitable Windows or Linux install, and check that it can be installed in our data centre. We can also help you consider alternative options, such as virtual machine hosting. 

Computers on campus

• Computer labs and spaces
  Find your nearest computer lab, available to all students. Computers are equipped with specialist software.
• Laptop loans
  Students and staff can borrow laptops from the Library. Laptops are equipped with specialist software.

Specs and discounts for personal use

• Discounts on personal tech
  Find educational and student discounts from tech brands like Apple and HP.
• Minimum recommended spec for taught students
  Advice on laptop specs and desktop configuration for students.

Repairs and maintenance

• Computer and hardware repairs
  We repair and recycle University equipment. 
• Maintenance contracts
  Get computer and laptop maintenance at a discounted rate through a Higher Education community arrangement with selected third parties. For advice, contact IT Services.

Operating systems

• Microsoft Windows
  The standard operating system on University-managed devices.
• Apple macOS
  The operating systems for all Apple Mac devices on campus.
• Linux
  Access GNU/Linux on specific University-managed devices, to support specialist teaching and research applications.

Meetings, events and AV

• Headphones, headsets, webcams and conferencing accessories
  Equipment for online and hybrid meetings.
• Hybrid meeting room upgrades
  Permanently upgrade equipment in campus meeting rooms for better sound and video quality during conference calls.
• Audio visual equipment hire
  Kit for events and lectures, including PA systems, radio microphones, lighting and video cameras. Tech tutorials are available.

Phones, mobiles and tablets

• Mobile phone and wifi plans
  Access a mobile phone for business use.
• Desk phone for Zoom (telephony)
  Make and receive calls via Zoom, with a physical handset and personal telephone number.
• Apple iPads
  Request a managed Apple iPad, a type of tablet computer.
• Satellite phones
  A type of mobile phone that connects to orbiting satellites.