Author Archives: Jennifer Kennedy

New 4K digital projector for The Void

September 1st, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in IT improvements | IT preparations for teaching - (0 Comments)

Our new 4K cinema projector is a major advance in digital for the University in its history of film projection
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New appointments in IS&T

August 15th, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in Staff - (0 Comments)

Following the move of Aline Hayes to be IT Director at Sheffield City Council, two new interim appointments were made recently in IS&T.
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We have a IT change restriction period between 5 August and 6 October to protect University services.
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by Simon Alexander The new Staff Remote Desktop is now live for all staff to use when off campus.The new service has the same software and settings as the Windows 7 Managed Desktop and is available from multiple devices, including PCs, Apple Macs, iPads, iPhones and Android devices. When you first use it, please make …
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A clean slate – resetting your printing balance to zero

July 31st, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

by James Griffiths From 1 August, the desktop icon which shows the cost of your printing will revert to £0.00.  After that, the balance will continue to run (in minus figures) as you print so you will be able to see exactly what the cost is as you go along.  Some types of printer are …
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Help us slim down the costs of printing

July 29th, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in Sustainability - (0 Comments)

We are piloting a piece of software called Adobe LeanPrint within the University. This helps to save paper and ink for the printing you do. It’s a simple piece of software to use and automatically optimises each document to make savings without compromising readability. Settings are adjustable so you can decide how strong you want the paper …
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New Way of Printing for students in Adsetts Learning Centre

June 30th, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

A new way of printing for students at Adsetts learning centre.
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Upgrading the University’s Wi-Fi Network

June 24th, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in IT improvements - (0 Comments)

By Barry Beveridge, Networks Service Manager Digital Technology Services is improving the University’s  wired and wireless network to build in more resilience and increased capacity. This is so that it can meet the growth in the service which is predicted over the next few years. The work involves upgrading the hardware that provides the core of …
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How IS&T is progressing with IT preparations for the start of teaching
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Update on software – the 2014-15 Managed Desktop upgrade

June 17th, 2014 | Posted by Jennifer Kennedy in IT projects - (0 Comments)

By Simon Alexander, Networks and Infrastructure The standard suite of software which is made available on all PCs for staff and students is upgraded every year as part of what the University calls its Managed Desktop. IS&T is currently testing the version with the latest applications that will be used for 2014-15. The major change …
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