Academic Support

The Academic Computing Section provides support in the use of technology in teaching, learning and research.  It also facilitates and supports Research.  Whilst a big part of Academic Computing is to license & support Academic Software, there is a huge support factor to University Staff & Students.

Services offered:

• Educational Theory – application & interpretation of education and learning. It is an umbrella term providing an explanation of how we learn & how we should teach
• Research Services – Engagement with the Academic community to provide support in their Research process
• Course Content & Delivery – Supporting & training on the use of Academic Software
• Supporting the Similarity Detection Software, e.g. Turn-it-in
• Academic Support & Training
• Podcasting (lecture recording)
• Postgraduate Support on the use of Academic Software, e.g. SPSS, NVivo, etc.
• Academic Software licensing
• High Performance Computing – On-site Technician
• Support of the Clicker software
• Support of LimeSurvey – The University’s choice for questionnaires
• Support of Open Access – Open Journal System