cardiff university remote access

How do I install eduroam on my Cardiff University device?

Select Install for the Cardiff University Device Enrolment. Enter your device’s passcode/TouchID if prompted. It is recommended that you remove the ‘CU-Wireless’ network altogether, and promote eduroam priority by opening system preferences, select network, then advanced.

How do I install Cardiff-University-web-CA certificates on my Device?

This will load the Cardiff University Onboard Wizard. After you select Next, the application will begin the process to install the necessary Certificates onto your device. If a Security Warning pop up appears, select Yes to install the Cardiff-University-WEB-CA certificate. It may appear several times, select Yes for each.

What is it like to study remotely at the University?

In academic terms, the University have said that students studying remotely for semester one will have a comparable student experience accessing learning materials online. Your academic work will be assessed on the same basis as all other students, whether you are studying remotely or not.

Do I need to collect my student card to study remotely?

If you are granted permission to study remotely, you will not initially need to collect your student card, or, if you are an international student, provide evidence of your right to study in the UK. The University will require you to upload a copy of your passport to the SIMS portal following completion of online enrolment, to verify your identity.

How to access CIFS files from a remote location?

Remember that to access your files from a remote location with CIFS, you will first need to be connected to the VPN. CIFS protocols are built into the file manager on Windows and into the Finder on the Mac. For Linux, CIFS/SMB server connections can be made from nautilus or caja .

Can you access files in your school?

Users on remote computers – those outside the Computer Science network, at home , in Halls of Residence or elsewhere on the Internet – can access files in their University and School filespace. This document tells you where your files are, and what protocols to use to access them. It suggests applications you can use on Windows, Linux and Macintosh platforms.

For students

Instant access to learning resources, apps and information about student services.

For staff

Information to help you do your job including a directory of teams, locations and facilities.

Guidance and resources

Referencing, presentation skills, revision tips, note taking, essay writing, English language support.

How to disconnect from a remote session?

If you wish to temporarily disconnect from the session but leave it running, choose Disconnect from the menu under your username at the top of the control panel. On reconnection, you will need to enter your password to access the session again. Note that idle sessions will time out or be periodically cleared down after a short interval to free resources on the remote PC.

What is RDP connection?

RDP connections provide a standard Ubuntu desktop session, including windowed and graphical applications. (You do not require an RDP client to be installed on your device.) If you do not need a windowed desktop or multiple applications running, SSH connections provide better responsiveness.

What happens when you select RDP?

On selecting an RDP connection, the screen will go blank and Guacamole will attempt to connect to the PC.

What to consider before applying to study remotely?

Things to consider before you apply to study remotely. If you are an overseas student, a sponsored student, studying on a one-year programme, or planning to use your qualification to work abroad there are some important considerations that you should think about before making an application to study remotely.

How long does it take to get on campus after applying for remote study?

You should be able to start on-campus learning two weeks after notifying us.

How to apply for a SIMS study?

How to apply to study remotely. You can apply through your SIMS student portal . Log in to SIMS and select the 'Request remote study' tab. Follow the instructions to make your application. SIMS will check if your course can be studied remotely.

How does IOS affect student finance?

An IoS will affect your student finance. Once you have completed (and registry have approved) your right to study check, the University’s Registry department will confirm to your student funding body that you are enrolled on your course and in attendance.

How long do you have to be absent to apply for an IOS?

If you plan on being absent for 14 days or less, you do not need to apply for an IoS but you do need to report your absence to your School and let them know the reason. If you will be absent for longer than 14 days , the University’s rules state that you must apply for an IoS.

What to do if you can't return to campus?

If you are unable to return to campus then you should contact your School in the first instance to discuss options. You can also get further advice on remote study from:

When will the UK open for post-study work visas?

Do you plan to work in the UK after studying (a post-study work visa)? The Graduate route opens in summer 2021, when the Home Office guidance will be available. The current rules state that you must arrive in the UK by 6 April 2021 and be engaged in face to face study for one semester in the UK, and meet all other criteria, to be eligible to apply for the Graduate route visa after completion of your academic programme.

Prepare your device before you arrive

You can prepare iOS, Mac OS and Windows devices to connect to eduroam, so that when you arrive on campus your device will then connect to eduroam immediately. You can connect Android and Chromebook devices quickly and easily once you arrive on campus.

Connecting to the wireless network

Follow the instructions below for setting up your device to connect to eduroam.

Get online in your residence

If you are in a University-managed residence you can also connect your devices via the University’s ResLAN  (Residences’ Local Area Network) service, which provides a wired ethernet connection to the internet and uses the same connection instructions as connecting to the wireless network.

What is Cardiff University's HR service desk?

Recognizing the absence of a central recording mechanism for calls to the Human Resources Department, Cardiff University approached Alemba to implement a new HR Service Desk with a single point of contact for multiple HR teams. The aim of this service is to support HR processes such as Payroll and the eRecruitment System, as well as the university’s £2M CardiffPeople initiative. Customers of this service include 6000 Cardiff University staff members, 3000 casual workers, and all existing and prospective job applicants.

Why does Alemba use VPN?

Alemba made use of VPN to attain remote access to the Cardiff University systems in order to assist in the process of technical delivery. Once testing was completed, the major configuration changes, such as Integration Mapping, Officer Templates, Services, CIs, and SLAs, were migrated from the Development environment to Production using the VSM v9 Configuration Portability tool.

Prerequisites

Connecting to A Lab PC

• SSH connectionsprovide a basic command line session, similar to Lapis. After connecting, you will be prompted for your Cardiff University password again. Note that if your password is incorrect or mistyped, the session will disconnect without offering further attempts; you must reconnect to try again. RDP connectionsprovide a standard Ubuntu deskto...

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Using The Session

Disconnecting from The Session