In order to access some University services (e.g. Sign up to Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Please remember to log off after you have finished using the VPN.Home Drives (N) - use VPN but we recommend using OneDrive insteadįollow the instructions found on the ' Setting up VPN on Your Computer' webpage. Home drives (please consider using OneDrive instead).In these instances you will need to use the VPN. Some services may require you to connect to the University network in order to access them. Accessing your Email, Calendar, Teams and OneDrive is all available without the use of the VPN. Only people needing access to certain internal University systems will need to use the VPN. You can access most of the tools you need off campus without the need for the VPN. However, you don't need the VPN for most services when working remotely. VPN - Do I need it?Ī VPN is used to access specific systems when off campus that cannot be accessed directly. Further guidance on this will be provided as part of forthcoming return to work documentation. Any printed documents that include confidential information should be brought back to the University and treated as confidential waste.įiles copied onto personally-owned computers (including synchronising your OneDrive for Business) will need to be deleted. We recommend that you print as little as possible when working remotely. You will need access to a broadband internet connection in order to connect to essential University services, systems and tools effectively. University provided headset (to take home)Īlternatively, you can use the Teams app on a University mobile device or a personal mobile device to take part in Teams meetings.If you are planning on attending Teams meetings then you will need: Remember to take home a mouse and keyboard should you wish to use them and do not currently have any of your own at home. Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor (Optional)Ī separate mouse, keyboard and monitor are conducive to a healthy way of working. Further information on connecting to the VPN can be found below in the 'VPN' section. Staff need to connect to the VPN once a week for at least an hour to ensure their University laptops get required updates in order to keep themselves and their work secure. Updating your University laptop when working remotely
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Windows 10, or, macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later, home machineįor Linux requirements please see the 'Research' section below.Windows 10, or, macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later, University provided laptop.You will also find further information on :
Further guidance for Teaching & Learning Staff.
This page is a checklist of everything you need to work remotely. Sometimes you may need to work from home or off campus.