IT Services has been working hard to deliver a number of digital solutions to support you in studying remotely. This includes various from a personal computer to use the applications and software available on BU computers 鈥� both for timetabled online sessions, and for self-study. The most appropriate solution will depend on the speed of your internet connection, the programme you鈥檙e on and the tools and applications you need access to.
If computers are not usually used as part of your teaching, then you can access what you need from the quick links and log-in services page.听
Connecting to a BU computer
Take a look听at the under Me@BU, or the on Brightspace to find all the documents and user guides you鈥檒l need to connect to a BU computer.听We recommend having a look at the in the first instance, to guide you towards the most appropriate solution. We have also developed which guides you to the types of BU computers you will need to connect to for your learning. If you are unsure on which IT solution to use, which type or 鈥榩ool鈥� of computers to connect to, or which applications you might need access to for a specific teaching session, please speak to your programme leader.
Coming onto campus to study?听
If you are on campus and looking for somewhere to work or a PC to use,听here is a quick guide of what you need to do and the options available. To help you study safely and keep a safe distance from others, please book your study space or computer before using it and before traveling onto campus. Check out the听 for instruction on how to reserve computers in the Open Access Centres on both campuses.听
Library spaces can now also be booked via听听(study spaces and computer spaces).听.听The Laptop Loan service is now available from the Sir Michael Cobham Library. The Laptop Loans service from the Student Centre and Bournemouth House Library will be available in due course.
Need help?
If you are having any trouble connecting to one of our IT solutions, please contact the IT Service Desk on 01202 965515 or freephone 08081 962 332 from a mobile. You can also talk to one of our service desk agents online by logging into and selecting Help Desk Chat (available from 8am 鈥� 4.45pm).
Be sure to also take a look at the IT pages on the Student web pages听for general IT information.
