UWS Systems Support
Getting you started with your Degree Programme
This page aims at providing you with an overview of all relevant and important information that you require in order to get (re-)started with your degree. This includes guidance on Online Enrolment, your StudentMail (Office365), myDay, myUWS (Moodle) and IT support (ITDS helpdesk).
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The 'The SBCI Way' session is designed to provide you with fundamental guidance and support in helping you succeed on your university journey! It is aimed at outlining some of the key UWS Systems (including MyDay, Celcat; myUWS; Self-service Banner; etc.), as well as our student support mechanisms (including personal tutoring, disability & well-being, library, etc.)
In addition, we have dedicated pages providing more information on enrolment and timetabling.
Self-service Banner (SSB)
Personal details tab
Allows you to update your security settings; your address, phone numbers, email(s), etc.
Student tab
Access all information around your modules; grades; enrolment; council tax exemption; personal tutor; transcript; etc.
eForms Menu tab
Contains repeat year, placement and study abroad forms.
Virtual Learning Environment: myUWS
myUWS is used on only fourth year module in 2022/23.
This is where Module Information is posted, including Module Handbook / Class Information / Lecture Material / Tutorial Material / etc.;
EVERYDAY information, e.g. if a class changes, that is where you will be informed — Lecturers can send e-mails from Moodle;
Please make sure you double-check your StudentMail account, sometimes these Moodle announcements are moved into the ‘Clutter’ folder!
Once you choose a module, it takes 24 hours to have access to Moodle.
Virtual Learning Environment: Aula
Aula is used for all modules, except for fourth year modules.
This is where Module Information is posted, including Module Handbook / Class Information / Lecture Material / Tutorial Material / etc.;
This is where Module Information and material is posted — unlike Moodle, Aula revolves around community (chat & video chat function, etc.);
EVERYDAY information, e.g. if a class changes, that is where you will be informed — Lecturers can send e-mails from Moodle;
Once you choose a module, it takes 24 hours to have access to Aula.
Turnitin
Turnitin is embeeded in our myUWS/Aula, and is not a standalone system.
What is Turnitin: billed as “plagiarism detection software”… but you are encouraged to use it as“development tool” for plagiarism purposes;
In order to avoid any repercussions or penalty for insufficient referencing and/or plagiarism, students should use Turnitin as a developmental tool:
You should submit as many drafts as you wish prior to the deadline, allowing you to ensure compliance with our rules on referencing;
Also provides you with feedback on your written assessment and your provisional grades…
