Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
@ulsterunids.bsky.social
IT news and announcements for Ulster University. Open Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat–Sun 1.30pm–5pm. IT support when you need IT. Please direct technical queries to the IT Service Desk.
ulster.ac.uk/ds/getting-help
ulster.ac.uk/ds/getting-help
Pinned
A warm welcome to all new and returning students from Digital Services! Check out our Getting Started guide to get you up and running quickly www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/students/...
Reposted by Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
Due to Storm Chandra, we will be closing our Belfast, Coleraine and Jordanstown campuses tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January. Teaching will move online where possible.
Our Derry~Londonderry campus will remain open.
Our Derry~Londonderry campus will remain open.
January 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Due to Storm Chandra, we will be closing our Belfast, Coleraine and Jordanstown campuses tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January. Teaching will move online where possible.
Our Derry~Londonderry campus will remain open.
Our Derry~Londonderry campus will remain open.
⚠️ Banner downtime
Banner and related systems (Online Apps, Enrolment, Self Service, Grade Entry) will be unavailable Fri 27 Feb, 8am – Mon 2 Mar, 2pm for essential upgrades.
Cognos will be available, but reports may be outdated or not run as normal.
Updates will be shared once service is restored.
Banner and related systems (Online Apps, Enrolment, Self Service, Grade Entry) will be unavailable Fri 27 Feb, 8am – Mon 2 Mar, 2pm for essential upgrades.
Cognos will be available, but reports may be outdated or not run as normal.
Updates will be shared once service is restored.
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
⚠️ Banner downtime
Banner and related systems (Online Apps, Enrolment, Self Service, Grade Entry) will be unavailable Fri 27 Feb, 8am – Mon 2 Mar, 2pm for essential upgrades.
Cognos will be available, but reports may be outdated or not run as normal.
Updates will be shared once service is restored.
Banner and related systems (Online Apps, Enrolment, Self Service, Grade Entry) will be unavailable Fri 27 Feb, 8am – Mon 2 Mar, 2pm for essential upgrades.
Cognos will be available, but reports may be outdated or not run as normal.
Updates will be shared once service is restored.
Need IT support? Drop in and see us at our IT Clinics today on the Derry/Londonderry campus!
📍 Exhibition space behind the Library Information Point: 11am–1pm
📍 Level 0 / Ground floor (MM004): 2pm–4pm
See you there!
📍 Exhibition space behind the Library Information Point: 11am–1pm
📍 Level 0 / Ground floor (MM004): 2pm–4pm
See you there!
January 23, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Need IT support? Drop in and see us at our IT Clinics today on the Derry/Londonderry campus!
📍 Exhibition space behind the Library Information Point: 11am–1pm
📍 Level 0 / Ground floor (MM004): 2pm–4pm
See you there!
📍 Exhibition space behind the Library Information Point: 11am–1pm
📍 Level 0 / Ground floor (MM004): 2pm–4pm
See you there!
Students & Staff - PaperCut (multifunction device) management software will be upgraded on Friday 23 January, between 9am–noon. Print, copy and scan services may be offline or limited, and errors may appear.
If you need any support during this period, please email – printpayment@ulster.ac.uk
If you need any support during this period, please email – printpayment@ulster.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Students & Staff - PaperCut (multifunction device) management software will be upgraded on Friday 23 January, between 9am–noon. Print, copy and scan services may be offline or limited, and errors may appear.
If you need any support during this period, please email – printpayment@ulster.ac.uk
If you need any support during this period, please email – printpayment@ulster.ac.uk
Students, the Ulster University Digital Services Student Portal provides quick and easy access to a range of online services. www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/students/...
Student Portal
Provides easy access to all your Ulster online services including email, OneDrive, Blackboard and much more.
www.ulster.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Students, the Ulster University Digital Services Student Portal provides quick and easy access to a range of online services. www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/students/...
Reposted by Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
Join us for an interactive event exploring emerging technologies, AI and digital skills.
Gain insights, hear key findings and learn how Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) can support your business.
Places are limited - register early: https://forms.office.com/e/9pK1DiA0s9
Gain insights, hear key findings and learn how Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) can support your business.
Places are limited - register early: https://forms.office.com/e/9pK1DiA0s9
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Join us for an interactive event exploring emerging technologies, AI and digital skills.
Gain insights, hear key findings and learn how Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) can support your business.
Places are limited - register early: https://forms.office.com/e/9pK1DiA0s9
Gain insights, hear key findings and learn how Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) can support your business.
Places are limited - register early: https://forms.office.com/e/9pK1DiA0s9
Reposted by Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
Think you’ve received a phishing email?
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Think you’ve received a phishing email?
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Vevox Interactive Polling online training on Wednesday the 7th of January 2026. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ve...
Vevox Interactive Polling 7 January
This webinar is online via Microsoft Teams suitable for all staff.
www.ulster.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Vevox Interactive Polling online training on Wednesday the 7th of January 2026. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ve...
Think you’ve received a phishing email?
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Think you’ve received a phishing email?
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
Don’t click. Don’t reply. Don’t enter any details.
✔️ Stay cautious with unexpected links or “urgent” requests
✔️ Report it as phishing via your email tool
✔️ Delete it once reported
A few seconds of caution protects your whole account.
Getting a new phone for Christmas? Before disposing of your old device, add your new device to Office 365 using mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info. Also, add an alternative contact method, such as a term-time or home landline number for emergency access. www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/services/...
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Getting a new phone for Christmas? Before disposing of your old device, add your new device to Office 365 using mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info. Also, add an alternative contact method, such as a term-time or home landline number for emergency access. www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/services/...
Reposted by Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
STUDENTS: Please take 5 minutes to complete our Digital Services: Student IT Survey below, and be in with a chance to win Amazon vouchers worth £100, £50, or £25, perfect for the festive season. Survey closes Friday, 12th December. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/stu...
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
STUDENTS: Please take 5 minutes to complete our Digital Services: Student IT Survey below, and be in with a chance to win Amazon vouchers worth £100, £50, or £25, perfect for the festive season. Survey closes Friday, 12th December. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/stu...
All services have been successfully restored. Your cooperation and understanding during this service outage is most appreciated.
December 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
All services have been successfully restored. Your cooperation and understanding during this service outage is most appreciated.
We’re experiencing network connectivity issues affecting some applications. Teams are restoring services per application throughout the day. Office365, Blackboard, and PeopleXD are unaffected.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
December 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We’re experiencing network connectivity issues affecting some applications. Teams are restoring services per application throughout the day. Office365, Blackboard, and PeopleXD are unaffected.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Reposted by Ulster University Digital Services @UlsterUniDS
Due to Storm Bram, we will be closing our Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses from 1pm today.
Our Belfast campus will remain open.
Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk
Our Belfast campus will remain open.
Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Due to Storm Bram, we will be closing our Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses from 1pm today.
Our Belfast campus will remain open.
Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk
Our Belfast campus will remain open.
Stay updated on the latest developments on www.metoffice.gov.uk
STAFF: Digital Services are offering JISC Surveys online training on Wednesday the 10th of December 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ji...
JISC Surveys 10 December
An online webinar to show staff how to access and use JISC Surveys to capture research data using the JISC Surveys tools.
www.ulster.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
STAFF: Digital Services are offering JISC Surveys online training on Wednesday the 10th of December 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ji...
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Panopto Recorder online training on Monday the 8th of December 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/pa...
Panopto Recorder 8 December
An overview of how to use Panopto to capture and edit video and audio media files to share with students or a wider audience.
www.ulster.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Panopto Recorder online training on Monday the 8th of December 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/pa...
STUDENTS: Please take 5 minutes to complete our Digital Services: Student IT Survey below, and be in with a chance to win Amazon vouchers worth £100, £50, or £25, perfect for the festive season. Survey closes Friday, 12th December. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/stu...
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
STUDENTS: Please take 5 minutes to complete our Digital Services: Student IT Survey below, and be in with a chance to win Amazon vouchers worth £100, £50, or £25, perfect for the festive season. Survey closes Friday, 12th December. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/stu...
🚨 Fraud Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Our University 🚨
Staff: Fraud can impact everyone—knowing how to spot the signs and respond is essential.
✅ Go to Evolve and complete the training today.
✅ Stay vigilant. Report suspicious activity immediately.
www.ulster.ac.uk/insight/news...
Staff: Fraud can impact everyone—knowing how to spot the signs and respond is essential.
✅ Go to Evolve and complete the training today.
✅ Stay vigilant. Report suspicious activity immediately.
www.ulster.ac.uk/insight/news...
Fraud Awareness Week: Take time for compulsory training
Hardly a day goes by in local or national consumer and news media without a reference to fraud or scams that sadly anyone can fall victim to – individuals and organisations alike.
www.ulster.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🚨 Fraud Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Our University 🚨
Staff: Fraud can impact everyone—knowing how to spot the signs and respond is essential.
✅ Go to Evolve and complete the training today.
✅ Stay vigilant. Report suspicious activity immediately.
www.ulster.ac.uk/insight/news...
Staff: Fraud can impact everyone—knowing how to spot the signs and respond is essential.
✅ Go to Evolve and complete the training today.
✅ Stay vigilant. Report suspicious activity immediately.
www.ulster.ac.uk/insight/news...
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Vevox Interactive Polling online training on Friday the 21st of November 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ve...
Vevox Interactive Polling 21 November
This webinar is online via Microsoft Teams suitable for all staff.
www.ulster.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
STAFF: Digital Services are offering Vevox Interactive Polling online training on Friday the 21st of November 2025. If you would like to sign up, details are available at www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events/ve...
STAFF - NEW AI-powered Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Education – Full Tutorial for Teachers - available at Ulster
youtu.be/WkXVukl62KU?...
youtu.be/WkXVukl62KU?...
NEW AI-powered Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Education – Full Tutorial for Teachers 💡
YouTube video by Mike Tholfsen
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
STAFF - NEW AI-powered Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Education – Full Tutorial for Teachers - available at Ulster
youtu.be/WkXVukl62KU?...
youtu.be/WkXVukl62KU?...
A warm welcome to all new and returning students from Digital Services! Check out our Getting Started guide to get you up and running quickly www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/students/...
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A warm welcome to all new and returning students from Digital Services! Check out our Getting Started guide to get you up and running quickly www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/students/...
STAFF: Digital Services are offering teaching technology training events throughout November on the topics of Vevox, Jisc Surveys and Panopto. Please visit the Digital Services Events page for details www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events
Digital Services Events
View upcoming Digital Services events.
www.ulster.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
STAFF: Digital Services are offering teaching technology training events throughout November on the topics of Vevox, Jisc Surveys and Panopto. Please visit the Digital Services Events page for details www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/events