Welcome to Information Services (IS) - Postgraduate Students

To make use of our facilities you will need an Aberystwyth University IT account and an Aber Card. All use is subject to the Regulations, Policies and Guidelines.

Your IT Account

You will be able activate your University IT account online shortly before your course begins and you will be emailed with instructions for doing this as soon as your account is ready.

Your IT account gives you access to:

Your Aber Card

Once you have activated your IT account you should apply for your Aber Card online so that it is ready for you when you arrive on campus.

Your Aber Card is used:

as your student id
as the door key to your study bedroom - depending which Halls of Residence you are in
to purchase food in University hospitality outlets; if you are in catered residences it will be credited before you arrive
for library borrowing, including the use of self-issue machines
to access 24-hour computer rooms
to access the library out of core hours (to enter and exit)
to access the postgraduate study centre
for printing, photocopying and scanning
as your Student Union card
as your Sports Centre card

Essential Library and IT Guide for new students

To find out more about Library and IT facilities please a look at our essential Library and IT guide for new students

Further Information

If you are teaching during your postgraduate research you may some of the content on our page for new Academic Staff useful
Library services and support

E-learning services

BlackBoard - Virtual Learning Environment
BlackBoard FAQs
Nexus - sharing Good Practice in Technology-enhanced Learning at Aberystwyth University
Trello - Get the latest information and resources on technology-enhanced learning using our bookmarks
Specialist teaching equipment
Panopto lecture capture: available in all centrally-timetabled teaching rooms
Videoconferencing: book one of the five videoconferencing suites