Websites and portfolios
Having a positive presence on the internet is becoming more and more important, particularly when applying for jobs. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to represent yourself online by creating websites and online portfolios that can showcase your work or business, communicate with others or share information, thoughts and ideas.
Animations
Animations are a great way to present complex information, stories and ideas in an engaging form. Animations can be difficult and time-consuming to create, but there are many tools, including free online ones, that can help even beginners to make and share simple animations.
Creating videos
Videos are a great way to show and share your work in an engaging way, and creating videos is now easier than ever. From your phone to a digital camera, there are small improvements you can make to improve the quality of the videos you capture.
Infographics
Infographics are a way to present information in a visual, engaging way. They combine images, icons and small amounts of text and data and work well for statistical information and timelines, including for CVs.
Creating a podcast
A podcast is a digital audio file which can be downloaded or streamed from the internet. This guide will feature an inclusive guide for producing, publishing, and promoting a podcast, including top tips and essential equipment.
Student Printing
Students can top up their printing account directly via PaperCut, which will then link to a secure online portal to make a payment directly using Visa, Visa Debit, or Mastercard.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The Hallam Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure connection from your computer to the University network. It is a dedicated student service for those studying and working off campus.
Outlook
Outlook 365 is a versatile email and calendar application within the Microsoft 365 suite. As part of the Microsoft 365 suite, which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, it is an invaluable resource for managing your academic life. This guide will walk you through logging in to your Outlook 365 account, available to all Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students. Once logged in, you can efficiently manage your emails, calendar, and tasks.
Multifactor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection on top of your username and password to strengthen access security. It ensures you as a digital user are who you say you are.