How do I access Canvas?
Log in to MyUni website: https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/my-account/. You will see a link to Canvas there.
If I need to change my engagement method to ‘online only’, how do I do this?
You will need to login to your student profile via myuni.swansea.ac.uk and navigate to the Intranet where you can update your status. You need to do this if you are not able to attend any on-campus sessions.
If I cannot attend an on-campus session, will content be posted on Canvas?
The on-campus sessions cannot be recorded in full as they are designed to be discussion and task based.However, key information from the sessions including any presentations will be uploaded to Canvas.
If I cannot attend on-campus sessions, will this affect my engagement record?
If the reason for your absence is COVID related, you will need to notify myunisupport@swansea.ac.uk and somsupport@swansea.ac.uk. You will also need to update your engagement method to ‘online-only’ via the Intranet under the “Coronavirus” tab on your Myuni profile. If you are unable to attend for other reasons, please contact somsupport@swansea.ac.uk. Your engagement with your studies is monitored and if you do not attend and do not let us know, you may be contacted about this.
How can I contact my lecturers?
Your lecturers all have virtual feedback and consultation hours run via Zoom which can be found on the Canvas page for your module. You can also find their contact details here and in the module handbooks which you can use to email them.
How do I book a study space?
Bookable study spaces are available in the Libraries on Bay and Singleton Campuses. Please view this link for more information:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/library/book_study_space/
Informal study spaces are also available across both campuses – please see this link:
https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/living-in-swansea/study-and-common-spaces/
Please ensure you adhere to the Safe Operating Procedures in these areas and maintain social distancing at all times.
What is going to happen in terms of teaching in-person this semester?
There is no in-person teaching prior to the 15th Feburary. Any change to this will be communicated to you by email.
How am I going to be taught this semester?
This semester, your teaching will be made up of the following:
Lectures: These are pre-recorded videos which will be posted to the canvas page for your module every week and will be followed by exercises, further reading and links to explore.
Online, live seminars: These are run via Zoom. There will be a Zoom link on your modules in Canvas for each seminar. This will be on the same page as the work you will need to do ahead of the sessions. Your module coordinators will send announcements about this. You will need to click on the correct Zoom link at the time scheduled on your timetable.
Module workshops: These are an opportunity to work through case studies, core academic content or exercises. You will be able to ask questions of your teaching team and have an opportunity to go over areas which you think are important or unclear.
Programme workshops: These sessions provide an important opportunity to ask questions and discuss key topics with your programme director and wider teaching team. These sessions cover a range of programme level topics including accreditation, revision and assessment and identify cross-module themes and synergies.
Who do I ask about the Final Year Project?
The Final Year Project module coordinator is Dave Bolton and his email address is d.r.bolton@swansea.ac.uk
Who do I ask about the Dissertation? (PG only)
You can email somsupport@swansea.ac.uk for any non-academic questions related to your dissertation. Our SIA team will either answer your query or pass it on to the relevant member of staff.
I forgot to swipe my student card sign into a workshop? What do I do?
Please contact somsupport@swansea.ac.uk
I want to swap to a Year in Industry/ Year abroad, Can I do this?
This depends on your current year of study and the programme you are currently on. If you are in your first year or early in your second year, you may be able to change. Please contact somcareers@swansea.ac.uk in the first instance to discuss your options.
I want to change pathway – is this possible?
If you are interested in changing pathway, you may be able to do this. Please contact somsupport@swansea.ac.uk so that you can be given advice appropriate to your individual circumstances.