• Inspera Update – September 2025

    Colleagues, please find below details of Inspera updates.  Key changes this month are related to tests using multiple attempts.  They include: There have also been administrative updates linked to the forthcoming Item Bank developments, we will be continuing to work with colleagues across the University Group on how we set…

  • Inspera Update – June 2025

    Colleagues, the focus of this June Inspera update is on future developments.  Inspera’s updates to the platform in June have focused on Item Bank developments which we intend to switch on later this year.  An overview of Item Banks is provided below.  This newsletter also includes information on pilot access…

  • Inspera Update – May 2025

    Colleagues, in this May Inspera update there is information on the introduction of templates which are now available for scheduling assessments; the latest release details from Inspera; a reminder on Naming Conventions as we move toward semester three; and notice of upcoming support sessions including a session on Assessment Path…

  • Inspera update – April 2025

    Colleagues, in this April Inspera update there is important information on the introduction of templates which can be used when scheduling assessments; the latest release details from Inspera; and notice of upcoming support sessions. Using Templates to schedule assessments During week commencing 14th April the option to use templates when…

  • Aula Product Updates: May 2024

    ✅ Completed Work 1️⃣ Mobile App Support for LTI Blocks ✔️ What’s New? The Aula mobile app now supports displaying LTI 1.3 blocks and assignment blocks, ensuring a consistent experience across both web and mobile. 🐞 Bug Fixes 1️⃣ Login Loop Problem: Users could get stuck in a login loop…

  • Inspera Update – March 2025

    Colleagues, in this March Inspera update there is information on two new question types in Inspera, guidance on managing notifications from Inspera and reminders on naming conventions and accessing the Test and Production tenancies. Inspera Updates Inspera have introduced two new question types.  We have activated these on the Test…

  • Customising your online experience – Microsoft applications

    This article focuses on the Microsoft 365 apps which, generally speaking, are more up to date in the web versions than in the desktop apps. Experiment with the options available to you to create the set-up that works best for you and the work you are doing and, if something…

  • Customising your online experience – Browser tools and functions

    This article is organised by function, rather than by web browser, so that you can compare more easily and find the set up that is right for you. It doesn’t list any add-ons or extensions, though those are available for most browsers if you’d like to experiment with them. We’ve…

  • Customising your online experience – Operating systems

    This article focuses on your device and how to get the most out of its functionality. Experiment with the options available to create the set-up that works best for you and the work you are doing. Set-up Windows Microsoft has a wealth of features that are built into its operating…

  • Photo, picture and video repositories

    Please note that the below have different levels of copyright and attribution requirements. Photos and pictures Microsoft Office https://pixabay.com https://www.pexels.com https://www.freevector.com http://www.flaticon.com/ http://www.freepik.com/ https://unsplash.com Adobe express AI picture generators: Adobe Firefly Adobe Express Copilot (remember to sign in at the bottom with your University details. More information is available here)…

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