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Computing services

The Law School computer room

Whether you need to crunch gigabytes of research data with our supercomputer or simply find the nearest free PC, we're here to help.

• 25 computer rooms aross both campuses
• Wi-fi access in many buildings including all residences (from September 2012)
• The latest versions of common software on all networked computers (or anywhere in the world via remote access)
• Cardiff University mobile app (for Android, Blackberry and iOS) including "Find a free PC" tool and "Ask a librarian" live chat
• Discounted computers and software
• Web-based access to your University email, calendar, lecture handouts, storage space, assignment submission, library catalogue, journals, collaborative learning area and more
• Free and friendly support and advice from our IT clinic (in the Students' Union)
• Computer sales, rentals and repairs from our IT shop
• Training courses and workshops to help you make the most of our IT services

Sustainability

We've introduced a raft of energy-saving initiatives to reduce the impact of our IT systems on the environment:

• lecture handouts and slides are posted online rather than printed
• flat-screen monitors across campus (using only 46% of the energy of standard monitors)
• automatic power-down if computers are not switched off
• at least 98.5% of old equipment is reused or recycled
• we actively purchase greener equipment (to EPEAT and Energy Star standards)
• our ARCCA supercomputer and datacentre have received several environmental award commendations and nominations