News & Events

For services and systems updates, visit our IS Services Updates blog

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions 23/3 - 15/04

18/03/2024

March

20/03 Shut Up and Write! – Writing Retreat (L&T In-Person)

April

11/04    Staff Workshop on Artificial Intelligence: How can AI support Learning, Teaching, Research and Admin

15/04    Re-thinking Assessment in the Age of AI (L&T)

Times/ booking 

Hugh Owen Library Easter opening hours

14/03/2024

Here are the Hugh Owen Library's opening hours for the Easter period:

Saturday 23 March: 00:00 - 22:00

Sunday 24 - Thursday 28 March: 08.30 - 22:00

Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April: Hugh Owen Library closed // IdF open 24/7

Wednesday 3 April - Friday 12 April: 08:30- 22:00

Saturday 13 April: 08:30-00:00

Sunday 14 April - Saturday 01 June: open 24/7

The Iris de Freitas study room will be open when the Library is closed. Get to it through the Hermann Ethe Room (directions here: https://ow.ly/LSkI50QT68x)

Check all of our opening hours here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/about/opening-hours/

Happy Easter everyone!

Turnitin scheduled maintenance Sat 16.03.2024 14:00-18:00

22/02/2024

Turnitin will be unavailable between 14:00 and 18:00 on Saturday 16 March 2024 for scheduled maintenance.

During this time, you will be unable to submit or grade any assessments. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Call for Proposals: The 12th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

14/03/2024

Staff, postgraduate teaching assistants, and students are invited to submit proposals for the 12th Annual Aberystwyth University Learning and Teaching Conference held 10-12 September 2024.

Submit and view the call for proposals online.

If you have any queries, please email lteu@aber.ac.uk.    

SharePoint Security Improvements

14/03/2024

Information Services will be undertaking a number of changes to improve the security of SharePoint. Existing site owners may be contacted to review their site membership and its usage. 

Network is at Risk - 26th of March

13/03/2024

The network is at risk between 7am and 10am Tuesday 26th March to carry out critical updates on the University’s firewall.  

We apologise for any disruption this may cause.

Aberystwyth University Visibility Awards in Hugh Owen Library

11/03/2024

Learn more about the Aberystwyth University Visibility Awards by visiting the display in the Iris de Freitas Room in Hugh Owen Library where we are celebrating the special contributions of women and non-binary people to our community here in Aberystwyth University

Do you know what academic skills you have?

11/03/2024

Visit the stand at Level D, Hugh Owen Library this week to find out!

Find out how AberSkills can help you improve these skills.

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions 11/03 - 15/04

11/03/2024

March

11/03 Generative AI Discussion Forum (L&T Online)

20/03 Shut Up and Write! – Writing Workspace (L&T In-Person)

April

11/04    Staff Workshop on Artificial Intelligence: How can AI support Learning, Teaching, Research and Admin

15/04    Re-thinking Assessment in the Age of AI (L&T)

Times/ booking 

Vevox webinar series

12/03/2024

Vevox are running a couple of online webinars showcasing innovative ways in which it can be integrated into teaching.

To view the sessions and sign up for your place, see our recent blogpost.

AberSkills

04/03/2024

Free courses to develop and improve your academic, study and professional skills.

Browse the course list here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/skills-workshops/

Begin a new chapter - Learn more about apps to help your reading habits

23/02/2024

?? Read our blogpost for further information: Begin a new chapter – Apps to help your reading habits ?? | (aber.ac.uk)

Creating the best workspace

22/02/2024

One of our Student Digital Champions has shared their advice on creating the best workspace.

Read their blogpost here: https://wordpress.aber.ac.uk/digital-capabilities/2024/02/19/strategies-for-creating-the-best-workspace/

Why use AberSkills? Tip #3

13/02/2024

1:1 Support

Whether you need academic writing guidance, career advice, library, wellbeing or tech support (...and much more!) you'll have access to dedicated 1:1 support to help you reach your full academic potential.

Explore the list of 1:1 support services at AberSkills.

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/one-to-one-appointments/

New skills workshops timetable available now

01/02/2024

There is a wide range of skills workshops delivered online and in-person on campus. Workshops are added regularly, so keep checking back to see what's new. https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/skills-workshops/