Open Access Computers

Open access computers are available for student use at each of our campuses.  View the locations and opening times below:

(Please note these hours apply during term times - opening hours may vary at other times of the year.)

Library Open Access PC Area – for opening hours visit the Library page.

Library Open Access PC Area – for opening hours visit the Library page.

Dudgeon House – W.1 and W.13 (Mon-Fri, 08.30 - 16.30)*

* Available to students if not booked for teaching

Library Open Access PC Area – for opening hours visit the Library page.

Library/HUB, Ground Floor, Building 2 (Mon-Thu 08.30 - 21.00, Fri 08.30 - 17.30, Sat 09.00 - 17.00)

Laptop lockers in Import building.

Library Open Access Area – for opening hours visit the Library page.

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Logging in to a Thin Client

‘Thin Clients’ are used in our open access areas/laptop lockers. These are virtual machines which store and process information on a centralised server instead of on a hard drive.

If you are logging in to a Thin Client, the login screen will look like this:

Your login details are your Banner ID (eg B00123456) and network password.  The domain should be set to UWS-STUDENT.

Once logged in, you will have access to your OneDrive.  Please note that anything you save on the desktop or C Drive of a Thin Client is automatically deleted when you log out.

Logging Out of a Thin Client

Once you are ready to leave the computer, you must log out. If you do not, the next person using the PC will have access to your files. Before logging out, save your work to your OneDrive or a portable storage device. Otherwise, you will lose your files. Make sure you close all programs and remember to take all personal belongings with you.

Click on the Windows button then select Log Out.

Resetting your Password

UWS uses a self-service password reset service which enables you to reset your own password at any time. For improved security, you will be asked to provide answers to a series of questions which can then be used to verify your identity when resetting your password off-campus.

Please note, you will never be asked to disclose your password.

To reset your password:

  • Go to passwordmanager.uws.ac.uk
  • Select SET/RESET PASSWORD
  • Enter your full UWS email address
  • Follow the instructions on screen

When creating a new password, it is good practice to use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Passwords should be at least 8 characters in length.

If you are unable to reset your own password, please contact the Student Hub for assistance on 0141 848 3800.  Staff members should contact the Helpdesk on 0141 848 3999.

IT Password Management Procedure

This procedure has been created to ensure that staff and students are aware of the steps required to adequately protect university staff and students’ data and that all users of the University IT systems are aware of their responsibilities with regard to effective password management.

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Last updated: 25/08/2022