The Network Programme (NP)
The University is investing in modernising the data network with a complete upgrade:
- making it faster
- making it more secure
- making it scalable
- and with better wifi coverage
About the Network Programme (NP)
The Data Network at the University of Glasgow is a vital infrastructure component supporting the delivery of teaching, learning, research and business operations for the University. It has grown over the years to meet an ever-increasing demand, which it does very well, but is now aging and in need of a refresh.
The Network Programme will provide a modern data network service and technologies enabling the University of Glasgow to deliver world leading research and teaching.
The Network Programme briefing pack (pdf 0.9Mb) provides more information on how we have, and plan to, tackle this.
About this site
This site looks to keep you updated with all you need to know about the Network Programme and will be updated regularly – please use this site for all the latest information on the Network Programme.
Upcoming Planned Works
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Planned Work |
User Impact |
Where? |
When? |
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Library Building - Pilot Building Network Upgrade:
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There is no loss of service planned, however, there will be disruptions to building users of the Library. Specific disruptions will be shared through local building comms. For further information please contact:
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Library | 3 June 2024 to 9 December 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily) |
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Sir Alexander Stone Building (SAS) - Fibre Works |
There is no loss of service planned, however, there will be disruptions to building users of the Sir Alexander Stone (SAS). Specific disruptions will be shared through local building comms. For further information please contact:
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SAS | 15 July 2024 to 5 August 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily) |
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Sir James Black Building - Pilot Building Network Upgrade:
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There is no loss of service planned, however, there will be disruptions to building users of the Sir James Black (SBS). Specific disruptions will be shared through local building comms. For further information please contact:
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SJB | 15 July 2024 to 29 November 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily) |
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Sir Alexander Stone Building - Pilot Building Network Upgrade:
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There is no loss of service planned, however, there will be disruptions to building users of the Sir Alexander Stone (SAS). Specific disruptions will be shared through local building comms. For further information please contact:
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SAS | 26 August 2024 to 15 November 2024; from 09:00 to 17:00 (daily) |
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Firewall: IOT Testing and Migration |
During the period of works, all users of wirelessly connected internet devices (UGRERUM part of network) will be down for a 15-minute period during the window of downtime. This will mean these devices will be unavailable during this period. The expectation is for these systems to become available after the 15-minute period has passed. NB:
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Online |
Window of works: 23 July 2024; from 20:00 to 00:00 Window of downtime: 23 July 2024; from 20:30 to 20:45 |
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Firewall: Azure Testing and Migration |
During the period of works, access to certain Azure will be down for a 15-minute period during the downtime window. This will mean Azure access will be unavailable during this period. The expectation is for Azure to become available after the 15-minute period has passed. NB:
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Online |
Window of works: 24 July 2024; from 20:00 to 00:00 Window of downtime:
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Firewall: External Testing |
During the period of works, all access to internet bound services will be down for a 2 x 15-minute period during the cutover window. This will mean access to internet bound services (JANET) will be unavailable during this period. The expectation is for services to become available after the 15-minute period has passed. NB:
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Online (remotely and on-campuses) |
Window of works: 25 July 2024; from 22:00 to 02:00 Downtime windows:
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Firewall: External Migration |
During the period of works, all access to internet bound services will be down for a 15-minute period during the cutover window. This will mean access to internet bound services (JANET) will be unavailable during this period. The expectation is for services to become available after the 15-minute period has passed. NB:
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Online (remotely and on-campuses) |
Window of works: 26 Aug 2024; from 22:00 to 02:00 Downtime windows:
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NB - Information is subject to change
The NP Journey
The background of the Network Programme: Where we've been and where we want to go
Programme Status
Programme goals, scope, where we are now and how you can help us help you.
