Spotlight service alerts

Library Systems Upgrade: Wednesday 7 January

Last updated: Wed Dec 17 9:39

To allow for an essential upgrade, Library systems will be unavailable from 08:00-12:00 (GMT) on Wednesday 7 January.

During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

  • Self-checkout machines
  • Laptop lockers
  • Classic search
  • Library account

The Library team will be on hand to help. Thank you for your patience.

VPN Issue

Last updated: Mon Jan 5 17:57

We are aware of an issue currently affecting some staff when trying to log in using VPN.

Please follow these instructions to remedy this:

  • Log in to your machine without connecting to VPN. Go to Start > Cisco > Cisco Secure Client, and select Connect. You may get a certificate error message. Select Cancel and go to the next step.
  • In the next box choose the group Off_Campus_use or Campus_Use, depending where you are, then login.
  • After you are connected go to the Start > Software Center and locate"Renew Device Certificate" and install
  • Restart your machine and log in normally.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Business Systems Maintenance: Thursday 8 January

Last updated: Mon Jan 5 10:11

To allow for essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 06:00 - 10:00 (GMT) on Thursday 8 January:

  • PIP (Programme Information Process) 
  • External Examiners system
Thank you for your patience.

Moodle Maintenance: Tuesday 6 January

Last updated: Mon Jan 5 16:13

To allow for essential maintenance, Moodle will be unavailable from 08:00-13:00 (GMT) on Tuesday 6 January.

Thank you for your patience.