Software and Computer labs

Students at computers in a computer lab

There are over 2000 PCs in computer labs located across campus.

As a Student you can download specialist software via the 'Software Downloads' module on LEARN – you will need to self-enrol to gain access to the software.

Software

Computer labs

Updates

Windows 11: Computer labs – Advice and known issues

📢 OneDrive: First time login 

Over the summer period, our computer labs were upgraded to the Windows 11 service to provide an improved user experience for students.

First time login

When you log in to a lab computer for the first time, your user profile is created. During this process, OneDrive will automatically sign in and begin syncing your files, with files downloading only when you open them. Please note that there is no automatic sign in on Mac lab computers, but you will be prompted to sign in to OneDrive after logging in.

Microsoft Office apps such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will usually save to OneDrive automatically, but other software files might be stored locally on the computer, especially when using it for the first time.

Saving your files

Files saved only to the lab computer could be lost when you sign out.

To keep your work safe, please make sure you:

  • Save files directly to your OneDrive folder whenever possible
  • Copy any locally saved files into OneDrive before signing out
  • Check that important files have synced ‘saved’ to OneDrive before leaving the computer

We strongly recommend always checking that your files are safely stored in OneDrive before signing out of a lab computer.

Computers labs restart daily at 6:00 AM

Daily System Reboot Policy

To keep our Windows lab computers running smoothly and securely, they’re automatically restarted every morning at 6:00 AM. This daily reboot helps clear out old user profiles (older than seven days) and makes sure any software updates or installations finish properly. In labs with dual-boot systems, a second reboot happens at 7:00 AM to set the default operating system for the day - so everything’s ready and consistent when you log in.

Access

Computer labs: 24hr access locations

Computer labs are managed by IT Services, and there are several that can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These are accessible to all students.

School-managed labs have restricted access and are only available to those who belong to the specific school/department.

Locations of computer labs offering 24/7 access are listed below.

All students - 24/7 access locations  School - restricted access locations 
Haslgrave N004/N005 

Haslegrave  N001/N002/N003 

(Science Students)

Haslgrave N006 (drop in)

STEM Building  WPL0.01

(Science and Engineering Students)

Design School LDS0.03 

Wolfson Labs T and TW 

(Wolfson Students) 

James France  D003

Stewart Mason Building SMB108/109

 

 S Building S006

 

 Wavy Top WAV001 

 

 See Library opening times for information on 24/7 access.

Teaching support

The Teaching Support Team is responsible for the audio visual equipment in all centrally bookable rooms and spaces. Information about pool space; including building locations, photographs, equipment and features is available to view using the link below

Additional information and support