have trouble trying to find a computer to use at university as there is a limited amount in “I the library and the computer rooms are mostly closed.” (SLED). Others felt that the computers in the labs were not always working efficiently or that computers were never available when needed or were slow on campus (Psychology). In addition, the internet off too frequently and a lack of facilities due to the building work were also noted (English). library and amount of computers is poor, computers are always full. The books are very “The bad, they are old or out of stock”. only thing is the lack of resources that are available like computers and printers. It's a “The nightmare trying to find a computer, and then there's finding one that'll actually print that's even more difficult” (Management). Versus other student comments: range and quality of facilities is a high standard. 24-hour access to those facilities is also “The good” (SCIM). Students noted excellent facilities, recent upgrades to the library and computer systems, and the HUB as positives (Pharmacy). are all up-to-date software, computing and so forth. IT staff very helpful when “Facilities asked” (EDT). There always being access to resources on campus was given as a positive from one individual. No other comments were received in this area. (SSIS). 76% of students said they have been able to access specialised equipment, facilities or room when I needed to (1% above national average). 82% of students they had been able to access general IT resources when they need to (1% below national average). Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng UoB UoB UoB UoB UoB At 2011 2007 2008 2008 2010 2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Learning 80 81 81 79 80 80 84 81 82 80 Same resources as national average 16 The 80 81 81 80 81 81 85 82 85 83 Above – library national resources average and services are good
“I have trouble trying to find a computer to use at university as there is a limited amount in the library and the computer rooms are mostly closed.” (SLED). Others felt that the computers in the labs were not always working efficiently or that computers were never available when needed or were slow on campus (Psychology). In addition, the internet off too frequently and a lack of facilities due to the building work were also noted (English). “The library and amount of computers is poor, computers are always full. The books are very bad, they are old or out of stock”. “The only thing is the lack of resources that are available like computers and printers. It's a nightmare trying to find a computer, and then there's finding one that'll actually print that's even more difficult” (Management). Versus other student comments: “The range and quality of facilities is a high standard. 24-hour access to those facilities is also good” (SCIM). Students noted excellent facilities, recent upgrades to the library and computer systems, and the HUB as positives (Pharmacy). “Facilities are all up-to-date software, computing and so forth. IT staff very helpful when asked” (EDT). There always being access to resources on campus was given as a positive from one individual. No other comments were received in this area. (SSIS). 76% of students said they have been able to access specialised equipment, facilities or room when I needed to (1% above national average). 82% of students they had been able to access general IT resources when they need to (1% below national average). Eng 2007 Eng 2008 Eng 2008 Eng 2010 Eng 2011 UoB 2007 UoB 2008 UoB 2009 UoB 2010 UoB 2011 At 2011 Learning resources 80 81 81 79 80 80 84 81 82 80 Same as national average 16 – The library resources and services are good 80 81 81 80 81 81 85 82 85 83 Above national average