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Browser pop-up blockers

Pop-ups are web pages that are forced to open in separate windows.

Pop-ups may contain useful information; however, be cautious of online advertisement pop-ups or websites attempting to use pop-ups to install malicious programs or viruses.

Below are some guides on how to enable or...
Changing the default pdf viewer (to Adobe Reader)

You can set Adobe Reader as the default programme for viewing pdfs on Windows computers by following these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and select the Settings cog

2. In the Windows Settings display, select Apps  

3. Within the App ...
Student attendance management (SAM)

It is important that the University has an accurate record of attendance. The expectation is that students attend all timetabled sessions for each module.

Each department has a student attendance management coordinator if you have any questions

The Student Attendance and Absence...
Graduation

Information about graduation, including about the ceremonies, academic dress, and tickets is available on the University's main website.
Finding the serial number of a computer
Windows computers 

On desktops, laptops, and Surface devices press Ctrl+Alt+i on the keyboard to display the serial number on the screen (it is sometimes called the computer name   or referred to as the service tag).

On desktops, the white sticker (usually on the top of the...
Virus scanning

You can virus scan University files, folders, or devices.

If you believe you have a virus, or the scan results indicate you have, please contact SIZ immediately.

Single file / folder / USB scan
  • Navigate to the file / folder/ USB in File Explorer
  • Right click the file / folder...
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    Sustainability

    With over 5,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the University’s activities can have a large impact on our local and global environment. However, our activities provide us with many opportunities to create a culture of environmental awareness throughout our community, which will hopefully...
    USB storage devices - including how to encrypt, how to use, and what to do if you forget the password
    Before you start
  • These instructions are for encrypting a USB storage device on a Windows computer, for use on a Windows computer
  • When the USB has been encrypted, it cannot be used on a Mac
  • The amount of time the USB takes to encrypt will depend on the size of the drive and the...
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    ChiView

    ChiView is the way to access information in the student records system.

    Log in to ChiView at: https://chiview.chi.ac.uk

    Students
  • An overview of ChiView for students is available on the student induction page
  • Guide to making module selections (available at certain times of...
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