Communications
Communication is an important element of the student experience and whilst at the University you will be given many opportunities to develop your communication skills. The University uses a wide range of communication channels and is always keen to explore the opportunities presented by new technologies.
University Communications
The University communicates principally with students by electronic means such as email, the University website and the University's online learning environment (MOLE). Emails from the University to students are normally sent to their University email accounts rather than private accounts. It is therefore important for students to check their University account on a regular basis.
Students have a responsibility to keep the University informed of their current contact details, for example online via the SSiD web pages, the University website, or by informing the relevant academic department. This is important as otherwise you might miss out on vital information.
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.
Departments may also have alternative arrangements for keeping their students informed, such as departmental noticeboards, pigeon holes, websites and social networking sites.
Use and Misuse
It is very important to show consideration to others when using any forms of communication. The University takes a serious view of the inappropriate use of any forms of communication; this includes (but is not limited to) content sent by post, telephone, email and social networking. Care should be taken to avoid publishing any offensive or bullying material using personal computing accounts, University computing accounts, social networking or any other forms of communication.
University Examination Regulations state that mobile phones must NOT be taken into examinations.
Although the use of mobile phones is not strictly forbidden it can be seen as impolite in some circumstances to use a phone in lectures, seminars or meetings.
UCards
Your UCard is the property of the University and is for your use ONLY. Please do not lend your card to anybody else, use a card not belonging to you or sign an attendance register for another student.
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).
Links Related to This Web Page
The CiCS website has information on using University communication tools (such as email) and staying safe online:
Get Safe Online project is a national project that offers advice on many topics, including the safe use of email and social networking.