IT Resources

The University has four IT Resource Centres, located in the Sir James Matthews Building, Michael Andrews Building, the Library and at Warsash Maritime Academy.

The Centres provide a pleasant working environment and are equipped with 670 PCs and 144 Apple Macs in enclosed and open-access areas.

The University high-speed data network provides all of these computers with connections to the Internet, Portal and local file servers.

The following facilities are amongst those offered in the Centres:

Friendly and experienced staff provide a helpdesk service for advice and assistance throughout normal opening hours
Quality computing facilities accessible seven days a week in at least one centre during term time
Access typically available from 8.30am until 9.00pm during term time, with extended twilight opening of one centre during peak periods
A wide range of up-to-date software is available on all computers
Helpful leaflets, guides and computer based training materials
One-to-one tutorial sessions can be booked with IT helpdesk staff
Laptop computers and digital cameras available for hire at a small daily charge
Each student is given a personal account with e-mail and file storage which is accessible both on and off campus
High speed access to the Internet
Colour, black and white printing and scanning facilities available in most areas
All machines equipped with CD-RW and multimedia facilities
Assistive technology hardware and software is available for those students who need it
Video editing suites are also available.