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IT Services – Important Information before you return to campus

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If you are not regularly working on campus over the summer, in preparation for returning to campus, IT Services recommend connecting to the VPN and restarting your devices. By doing this on a regular basis, all necessary security updates will be applied, ensuring you are ready to work without delay upon your return. 

 

This is particularly important for desktop computers which are usually turned off and may not have received updates over the summer. IT Services recommends planning a suitable time during August for someone in your School or Professional Service to turn on all the desktop computers for a day. This will ensure they get all the necessary security updates, with enough time to resolve any problems, before the start of term. 

 

Once connected to the VPN, you should stay connected for between 60 - 90 minutes to ensure all updates have been made. Instructions on how to connect a laptop to the VPN can be found here: VPN-How to connect my managed desktop device to the VPN? | IT Services | Loughborough University 

 

If after the restart and connecting your laptop to the VPN, you are still experiencing issues connecting your: 

Laptop to the network (via the VPN), please email IT Services. 

Desktop to the network (on-campus), please complete this form. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Writing Café: Summer Support for Your Academic Projects

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A student having a hot drink and writing in a notebook  

Are you working on your dissertation, thesis, or major project this summer? Are you finding it difficult to begin your writing? Do you want advice on how to improve your writing? Come join us at the Writing Café – a relaxed space where you can focus on your writing and get expert help when you need it.

Our friendly team of writing and study skills specialists are here to support you with:

Structuring your work
Developing critical arguments
Improving clarity and flow
Synthesizing ideas effectively

Tuesdays, 15th July – 18th August
Drop in anytime between 11:00 – 14:00
Martin Hall MHL013 (except 15th July in Brockington B008)
No booking needed – just come along!

Whether you're just starting or putting the final touches on your work, we’re here to help you succeed. See you there!

There are online dissertation writing gym sessions and face-to-face skills recap sessions specifically for students in London. Please refer to the message sent on 9th July or contact p.chan@lboro.ac.uk for more details.

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