SUPPORT FOR
STUDENTS
AULA
Aula is our very own Teaching and Learning (LXP) platform introduced to the CU Group in September 2020. Click the link above to find more information
Student Portal: Information for CU Group students and links to library, Office 365, CUSU etc – visit the CU Group Student Portal.
Services and Support: Information for students regarding services can be found using the Wayfinder application.
Extension and Deferrals: Information on how to apply can be found on the Wayfinder application, enquiries should be sent to engagement@coventry.ac.uk
Click the link above to open short guides on using Office 365 applications.
- Access student secure email from Office (Outlook) online
- Use OneDrive to store all your important files, and share some of them
- Use Sway to create and share interactive presentations
- Use OneNote for personal notes or an eportfolio
Reset your password – 30 minutes
You can reset your password at the following link http://www.coventry.ac.uk/renewpassword/
It will take 30 minutes for university systems to register your new password so you won’t be able to log in immediately
If you have any further problems with your university account, then you’ll need to contact the IT Service Desk to check your account at
Phone – +44 (0) 24 7765 7777
To book a Phone Back – go to https://coventryuniversity.service-now.com/itservices
Extended tools Click the link above to open Extended Tools page. Most of these are external software to the CU Group AULA and MS Office. We have selected a set of (free) online tools to help you with, presentations, creating (WordPress) blogs, digital stories, video creation/editing/sharing, and poster making, etc. Some of these tools require you to set up an account i.e. Adobe Spark.
APPS ANYWHERE
Apps Anywhere is a curated list of software provided by the University. Some are Open Source such as Audacity (audio editor), some are bespoke tools (Universe). Tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and Universe will require validation and cloud pager app to launch/run remotely. A very useful set of tools for staff & students.
LINKEDiN LEARNING
LinkedIn Learning is a large library of professional-skills-related videos, courses and entire learning paths created by industry experts. Students and staff members can learn anything from graphic design and programming to leadership and interpersonal skills.
LinkedIn Leaning can be used as a core teaching tool or just a valuable resource for students to learn more useful skills to get them career-ready. There is also a wealth of information for educators to improve their teaching skills with courses on topic like game-based learning, delivering online teaching and more.
The service is available now to all staff and students via single sign on at https://www.linkedin.com/learning/