Induction Presentation for new 2019 students.

1. IT & Student Services Induction
Where to find help & support

2. Fire Alarm
• Procedure – leave immediately by the nearest Fire Exit
NOT by the main staircase (Fire Marshals wearing
fluorescent jackets will be directing you)
• Find out where Assembly Points are in the buildings
that you use. Plans are posted on Fire Exit doors and
notice boards in corridors
• Do not return to the building until told to do so

3. Health and Safety
For incidents
• Report to Reception of the building
where the incident happened,
Security in Portland Square Building
or via the online system
• You will need to complete an
accident report form
• Security Office Tel: 01752 588400
For hazards
• Report to Reception
Incidents and near misses should be
reported as soon as they occur

4. Where to find computers & AV loans?
To find a free
open access
PC go to
http://pcfinder.
plymouth.ac.uk
Babbage
1st floor
and labs
Library
24/7 365 access
Roland Levinsky
Building
Cookworthy
Refectory,
Study Hub
(Cky 239), Cky
417 and labs
(Cky 513-517)
Library
Counter
Computers
Audio/Visual loans
PC Windows 10
University/Faculty

5. Student Life
Student Life

6. Library & IT Essentials
Library and IT Essentials Guide
IT Services
• Digital awareness and online
professionalism
• Accessing a computer when you
need it
• Connect to Wifi (Eduroam)
• Printing, scanning and copying
• Saving your work to OneDrive
• Office 365 (Download Office Pro
Plus for free)
• Using Email/setting it up on your
phone
• Mobile App with Plymouth
University
• Digital Learning Environment (DLE)
• Timetables
• Student Portal
• Software for use at home (SPSS)

7. Introduction to Moodle

8. University of Plymouth App
Get the App

9. Saving your Work

10. LinkedIn Learning
• LinkedIn Learning is an online training library which can be accessed
for free via the DLE.
• Take tutorials to help with coursework
• Learn techniques for your own projects
• Build technical skills to enhance your CV Access LinkedIn Learning

11. Student Services: Learning Support
Study Guides
• Reading effectively
• Reflective writing
• Revision and exams
• Critical thinking
Book a Tutorial
The Writing Cafe
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services
Disability and
dyslexia help

12. Student Services: Health & Wellbeing
University
Medical Centre &
Wellbeing Centre
Staying safe
Counselling
(including
The
Listening
Post)
Mental health
support
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services

13. Stay Safe Online
 Logging in and
 Use strong passwords eg. line from song
 How to create a good password
 https://www.getsafeonline.org
http://cyberaware.gov.uk/
 https://staysafeonline.org/teach-online-safety/higher-
education/
Plymouth University Information Security website

14. Careers & Employability
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/academic-services/careers-and-employability/current-students

15. Quick Links
• Student Life – links to information about all aspects of being a student
• Library 1st Floor
• LibraryandITenquiries@plymouth.ac.uk +44 (0) 1752 588588
• IT Self Service (for reporting IT issues)
• Amsys Apple device support
• On-line self help materials
• Learning Development