Communications
The University communicates principally with students by electronic means such as email and MOLE which is accessed through MUSE. Emails from the University to students are normally sent to their University email accounts rather than private accounts. It is therefore important that students check their University email account on a regular basis and access any information via MUSE. This can be done simply from any internet-connected computer anywhere in the world, by clicking on the University home page link. Disregarding University communications can mean that you miss out on vitally important information.
Information is also regularly communicated to students by post or by placing notices on departmental noticeboards. You should therefore check your departmental pigeon holes and any relevant noticeboards on a regular basis. Please read through any Handbooks carefully, such as those issued to you by academic departments or by Student Services as they contain extremely important information.
It is very important to show consideration to others when using any means of communication, particularly when sending text messages or emails and when making phone calls.
Under University Regulations students have a responsibility to keep the University informed of their current address. This can be done online via the SSD web pages, MUSE (the University portal), or by informing the relevant academic department.
Mobile Phones
University Examination Regulations state that mobile phones must NOT be taken into examinations. Phones should also be switched off during lectures, seminars and any interviews with University staff as a matter of courtesy.
Social Networking
Care should be taken to avoid putting any offensive or bullying material about other students or staff on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or YouTube. The University takes a serious view of the inappropriate use of any forms of communication.
University Emergency Information
If the University ever needs to close all or part of the campus because of weather conditions, power failure, major incident or other emergencies, information will be passed on to staff and students via:-
- The University home page
- Incident website
- University emails
- Posters around University area/buildings (if power/network not available).
You can also ring 0800 923 0308 which is a Freephone number.