UWS Systems

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).

*** Please note that due to the Cyber Incident, some UWS Systems may be currently unavailable ***

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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.).

For more information, please go to the Social & Support Events page for your campus.

In addition, we have dedicated pages providing more information on enrolment and timetabling.

Enrolment Support

Before being able to access key university systems, students are required to complete online enrolment - click HERE to find out more...

Timetabling

Click HERE to get information on how to use Celcat and to access your personalised timetable.

Self-service Banner (SSB)

In addition to using self-service Banner for your enrolment, the system also allows you to update your personal details; access your enrolment, grades, School Assessment Board and School Board of Examiners’ Decisions, etc.; 

Click HERE to access and explore Self-service Banner.

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.

Click HERE to access and explore myUWS.

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.

Click HERE to access and explore 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…

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