Video conferencing

Introduction

The University is committed to eliminating unnecessary travel by staff and reducing the impact of transport generated by the University on the rest of the community, the local and wider environment.

One of the ways in which unnecessary travel can be eliminated is by taking advantage of the video conferencing facilities that are available. They are easy and convenient to use.

Benefits

Video conferencing is a cost effective and practical way of communicating with colleagues in other locations without meeting physically. It can reduce business travel costs and the associated CO2 emissions as well as improve your productivity.

It can satisfactorily replace face-to-face meetings, especially regular progress meetings or team meetings within or between organisations.

Video conferencing facilities

There are video conferencing facilities across the University’s campuses.

The main video conferencing suite is located in room 317 of the James Watt (North) Building. It can accommodate a maximum of 15 people.

The suite can be used for various purposes, including: research collaboration, interviews, administration collaboration of expert witnesses, phd viva, teaching and conference attendance.

Please see the IT Services website on how to book.

Most colleges will have their own video conferencing facilities. Please check with the College Secretary or College IT Manager for availaibility and booking procedures.

A video-conferencing suite is also available at the Crichton Campus in Dumfries.

Lecture Theatres, equipped with video conferencing facilities, should be booked through Central Room Bookings. 

Specific information about equipment in each lecture theatre can be found on the AV Services Central Teaching Facilities Page.

Further Information

For further information about video conferencing, including tips for successful video conferences, take a look at our Video-conferencing leaflet.

If you experience any problems with your video conference, the IT Helpdesk is available to assist you. Please contact 0141 330 4800.