Alumni

Chichester International Advice Service at the University

More information: International Student Support section on the University's website

More information: Book an appointment via the Student Support Portal

More information: Visit our Moodle pages Chichester International Advice 

Upgraded SupportMe Overview

The SupportMe self-service portal was upgraded on Friday 5th April, the following help page explains how to use the new portal. 
 

SupportMe is a self-service portal for raising support calls e.g. IT Support calls, reporting lost property, requesting library books to be sent cross-campus for you etc.

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

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 disable pop-ups for the popular web browsers:

Reporting noise in silent areas

If you are working in the silent areas and the noise levels are disturbing you, please let a member of the library or Support and Information Zone (SIZ) teams know. Email help@chi.ac.uk or text the library team on 07876 870 711 and we will respond.

Study areas

The study areas are zoned:

Used effectively for activities such as research and self-promotion, social media can dramatically enhance your employability. However, if used carelessly, social media can significantly damage your chances in the job market. This guide outlines some of the things you need to consider, and the ways you can make the most of it.

Portray the right image

Employability isn’t simply about getting your next job. It’s about your ability to develop and manage a satisfying career.

Did you know?

According to a recent survey, most students have only met half of their Facebook contacts, and consider only 25% or less as close friends. But they still share personal information on their page.

We tend to think of social media like real life. We have a conversation or a thought and then move on – forgetting that in the digital world a copy could be kept forever, unless we take steps to remove it. This guide explains how to minimise any potential damage your previous use of social media might do to your future.

What is a digital footprint?

Your digital footprint is the data trail left by your interactions in the digital world.

It’s a public record of:

* The Support & Information Zone (SIZ) operates 8:00 to 20:00 (midweek) and 10:00 to 16:00 (weekends) during semester-time. Non-semester, SIZ operates 8:00 to 17:00 midweek only. Our phone service may close 30 minutes prior to allow for a LRC shutdown/handover.

All opening hours listed outside these times are for self-service LRC access only.

** On Monday 18^th November the LRCs will open at 8am and then continue to remain open 24/7 for the period outlined above.

There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject areas. Contact a member of the library team by using the details below or phone the Support and Information Zone (SIZ) on 01243 816222. General enquiries can be sent by email to help@chi.ac.uk.