Computing and IT (Information Technology)
IT facilities are central to the learning experience at UWE. We have invested heavily in ensuring that our students are provided with the tools and support they need to make the most of studying at UWE.
UWE online
Here on the UWE web site you can keep up to date with University and Bristol events with the What’s on guide, search our courses, read UWE news or find out about the University. The Students section details everything a student needs to know to take advantage of what UWE has to offer.
We provide state-of-the-art online facilities in virtual learning (Blackboard), e-mail and a personalised information portal for our students called myUWE for course timetables, coursework submission and many other applications.
E-learning development
UWE is the home to a specialist unit that researches and develops educational support software and e-learning applications.
The E-learning Development Unit builds on existing platforms like Blackboard and Second Life to create 'virtual reality' simulations. Designed around UWE courses, these applications enhance learning by engaging students in complicated scenarios that relate theory to practice.
The Simulations in Higher Education (SHE) project was shortlisted in the Outstanding ICT Initiative of the Year category of the Times Higher Education Awards 2010
Computing
Every faculty and the library have a well equipped computer lab. There is also a 24 hour lab located on Frenchay campus for students with a need to work through the night.
Get connected
Resnet and Freewire services ensure that all students in UWE accommodation have access to broadband and the UWE network. UWE managed houses around Bristol also have broadband available.
Netplus is a new facility which enables students to connect their laptop to the network and the Internet via wireless or docking ports at points around the University.
IT support
Telephone support is available 23.5 hours a day (08:00-08:30 is a shutdown period) for IT emergencies. We also have a dedicated support centre that will even help out with laptop issues such as virus removal.
Page last updated 14 April 2011