Scottish Apprenticeship Week: meet our IT apprentices
To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we asked our current IT apprentices to share their experience since starting at the University. Find out what Cammy, Jack, Reece, and Cammy had to say.
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Festive opening hours 2024/2025
If you experience an issue over the festive period, feel free to email [email protected] or log a call in IT Self Service – just bear in mind that we may not be able to respond within our usual timescale.
Apple macOS Sequoia update
For personally owned devices, mainly affecting our student community, our advice is not to upgrade to macOS Sequoia yet.
Fake CAPTCHA scams target universities
A new scam is making the rounds and it imitates a widely recognised online verification measure. Cybercriminals are now exploiting trust in the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA process to trick users into downloading malware.…
Our UniPrint devices are changing from Xerox to Ricoh
From Monday 30 June, we will install new printers across the University following the appointment of our new printer supplier, Agilico.
University wins award for Innovative Use of Technology
The University has won the ‘Innovative Use of Technology’ award at the Herald Education Scotland Awards.
Pistachio training available in Microsoft Teams
Last September we introduced Pistachio, our new cybersecurity training platform. Of the phishing simulations sent to staff, only 2% of recipients entered their credentials – the industry standard is 4.5%. Alongside…
Cyberattacks on UK supermarkets: insights for staff
Marks And Spencer (M&S) and Co-op were recently the victims of sophisticated cyber breaches that has resulted in the loss of customer details and impacted their operations. While this doesn’t directly affect us, it is…
The 2025/26 IT checklist for new students
Follow this checklist to set up your IT essentials before and after your arrival.
Mail bombing attack: what you need to know
This morning, staff and students across the University have reported receiving a flood of unexpected emails from various companies and services.
Protect yourself from phishing in Microsoft Teams
Phishing isn’t just limited to email anymore—attackers are constantly evolving their tactics. One of the latest trends involves sending malicious messages through platforms like Microsoft Teams. As Teams becomes an…
Changes to Microsoft file storage for students
Microsoft has reduced the University’s storage allocation by 98% so some students may need to review their OneDrive files.