We provide enhanced support levels for standard devices, which are fully compatible with all our teaching and office spaces.
We offer a laptop and an on campus workstation as standard to all our staff (please see below for a breakdown of asset provision by role):
On campus workstation:
*One monitor is provided as standard, however if a second monitor is already in place at the workstation this will be eligible for replacement at end of life. If a second monitor is currently not in use and is required then this would be chargeable.
Standard laptop:
A high performance laptop, 2 in 1 laptop or MacBook Pro can be provided as an alternative to a standard laptop, where supported by a business case and justification.
Currently, standard laptops are manufactured by Hewlett Packard. The specifications for standard laptops and alternatives are shown below.
to submit requests for IT equipment, including laptops, monitors, docking stations, headsets, keyboards and mice. Items requested for home use will need to be approved and recharged. Please ensure requests are submitted at least 10 working days before they are required.
Role | Provision | Standard Campus Setup | Standard Home Setup* |
|---|---|---|---|
Mostly working on Campus Role with a dedicated desk or office and their work is mostly campus based. This may be in the form of hot desks Example: Library Assistants, First Line Support, Student Centre Staff | Provided access to one the following:
| Desktop PC & up to 2 x monitors or Dock and up to 2 x monitors | Loan laptop from LapSafe. *If office desktop and laptop is required then a business case is require and the 2nd device will be recharged |
Flexible staff working (Standard) Providing flexibility to work at home or on campus Example: Academics, Professional staff, Senior staff | Provided with:
| Up to 2 x Monitors and a Dock for laptop to connect | Issued laptop |
Other Staff HPLs (Hourly Paid Lecturers) | Provided access to one the following:
| Use Desktop PC hot desk or laptop from LapSafe | Own device and staff desktop service if home working is required for any reason With a valid business case, a laptop from the loan pool can be loaned for longer period, to allow use from home, or the provision of a device |
Remote Only | Provided with:
| Bring issued laptop if there’s a need to work on campus | Issued laptop |