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At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, you will have access to a range of digital services to support your studies.

These include myÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ for managing your timetable and grades,

and Eduroam for campus wide wi fi and online resources like email, library access, ebooks and Microsoft 365.

You can also find resources to improve your study skills such as time management, academic writing,

and exam preparation, along with library skills to help you with research and referencing.

Our digital tools are here to make your university experience smoother and more connected.

To use the QR codes.

In this presentation, you will need the Microsoft Edge browser and multi-factor authentication known as MFA set up on your phone.

Details about MFA were included in your introduction email.

All resources are available in Welsh and in English. Online security is a top priority at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ.

You should already have received your username via your registration, welcome email and a link to set up your password.

Your username@bangor.ac.uk is your official university email.

We recommend using outlook to access your official university email account.

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, we use Multi-factor authentication to protect your account.

This adds an extra layer of security. Scan the QR code for information about setting up MFA.

Creating a strong password and acceptable use of your I.T account and digital resources.

You will need to pick up your student ID card during Welcome week and week one.

You can collect it from Powis Hall in the Main Arts building. After that.

If you have any card issues or need of a placement, please visit the Library Help desk in minutes.

Your ID card gives you access to library services, secure buildings, PC rooms, and printers.

Note that you will need to purchase printer credits to print. The card can also be used for student discounts in some shops.

Scan the QR code on this slide to find the main arts library on Google Maps.

myÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ is your portal for managing important information at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ.

It gives you access to your timetable, finalise marks and financial statements.

You can also use myÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ to change your password and purchase printer credits.

Plus it's your go to source for university news, events and much more.

A Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, you'll have access to Eduroam a reliable Wi-Fi network available across campus.

You can also connect your games, consoles and other devices while in halls, and even Eduroam when visiting other institutions around the world.

You will also have access to office 365, including OneDrive with ten gigabytes of storage.

Teams for collaboration and productivity productivity tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Use these online or download the tools to your own devices for free using your university license.

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ all students have access to 24 hour computer rooms in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ and in Wrexham.

In addition, the library offers quiet study spaces and printers are available with costs detailed on our SharePoint site.

The QR code on this page will take you to a SharePoint page with real time information about computer availability.

As you begin your studies, we'd like to introduce Blackboard Learn our virtual learning environment to you

It's your one stop hub for all your course materials, resources and tools.

You can access blackboard through myÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ or directly at blackboard.bangor.ac.uk

Once you log in, you'll find all the modules you're currently studying.

Each module site provides course contents, including lecture recordings, a reading list,

an assessment area for submitting your work, and additional study support.

You can also check your grades and feedback by the blackboard gradebook.

Plus, it's mobile friendly. Why not download the Blackboard Learn app today?

Ally is a tool designed to enhance accessibility for all students, and generates alternate formats for course content within blackboard.

You can download the alternative formats anywhere you see Ally's Alternative Formats download icon.

Just choose the version of the original that is best for your needs.

Panopto is the university's lecture capture system used to record your lectures, and the recordings will be embedded in your blackboard courses.

All recordings will have automated speech recognition captions.

Turnitin is an assessment submission service integrated into blackboard, often used for submitting essays.

It checks for text similarity to help avoid plagiarism, and you can view your grades and feedback there to.

Other assessment methods at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ include blackboard tests, quizzes, recorded presentations, and discussion forums.

The study Skills Advisors aim to support you through the process of transition to and

progression through the university by raising awareness of academic expectations.

By helping you to develop the strategies and processes that will enable you to get the most out of your studies.

You can book yourself in for confidential appointments in person or online.

Meet to explore your writing, your study methods, or your maths and stats concerns.

A high percentage of students who came to see us in the past that felt that these

sessions helped them to talk through their needs and help them to make improvements.

You can also browse through our online study guides in your own time and at your own pace. Best of luck with your studies.

Based at the main university building on College Road.

The main library has a range of study environments, including quiet spaces, a silent room and a collaborative area.

There's a 24 hour book locker for collections, and it's available on level five in the Pontio building.

Find out more about the library, including opening times and borrowing by the library website.

By scanning this QR code. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ staff and students have access to print books, ebooks,

e journals and other digital material that can be accessed on and off campus by the online library catalogue.

The catalogue offers a curated collection aligned with the research of the university, ensuring users have access to high quality, relevant materials.

A catalogue lets you refine your searches by applying filters such as dates, subject and format.

It's also includes tools for saving searches, bookmarking items, and following citations.

Please ask at the library support desk for assistance to ensure that you make the most of all the catalogue has to offer.

Academic support Librarians offer assistance with research, referencing and using library tools through inductions, workshops, and appointments.

View all library SharePoint pages via this QR code for further information and a booking form.

If you need help from digital services up on university, you can submit to Help Desk by emailing helpdesk@bangor.ac.uk

You can call us on 01248 38 8111, or you can visit the I.T. Support Centre based in the library,

which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Thank you for watching this presentation and we very much hope you enjoy your time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ.