Student IT Tutors – here to help

Last year, the IS managed Student IT Support (SITs) programme was bigger than ever with over 125 students employed to help their peers with IT issues. The programme ran from the start of the new academic session and continued throughout the year at our five Smart Bar locations. The programme supported 25 different locations and …

Cyber attacks target Universities

Following last month’s cyber-attack that threatened NHS computer systems, last week the BBC reported that a University had been hit by a similar cyber-attack. These ‘ransomware’ attacks can be initiated via ‘phishing’ emails which link to destructive software or by visiting ‘compromised’ websites where pop-ups may also spread a malware infection. Computer systems are then …

UoN Office 365 – On the road again

The Smarter Computing Team are on to another round of Office 365 Roadshows this month. If you have not yet had the chance to attend, you can find them at the following locations: Tuesday 6 June, 2pm to 4pm – Sir Clive Granger Building, A41 Monday 12 June, 10am to noon – Jubilee, Exchange Building, LT2 …