IT Services is supporting the following campus-wide projects:

New IT Services Building

The University is in process of implementing a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project to construct and equip an IT Services building which will house IT facilities, Data Centre and Network Operations Centre and that will service the University via upgraded fibre-optic infrastructure. The new building will enable the University to continue to upgrade and expand its ICT infrastructure and deliver state-of-the-art facilities and services that are required by staff and students for their research and education. The building will incorporate IT-enabled learning spaces for students, computer-equipped training rooms for use by all University departments, and extensive videoconferencing facilities. The project is expected to be completed in 2011.

More information about the new IT Services Building.

Wireless Network Access

This project, initiated in 2005, involves the gradual deployment of wireless network access across the entire campus. Several buildings and communal areas have already been equipped with wireless access points enabling University students and staff to access online information and email using their personal laptops. IT Services invites departments to propose locations within their respective buildings that could be equipped with wireless access points. Requests should be made through the Head of Department here.

More information about Wireless Network Access.

Web Redevelopment

The project, initiated in 2005, involves the redevelopment and revamping of the University website. The staged implementation of this project is being coordinated by IT Services in collaboration with the Communications & Alumni Office.

In October 2007, IT Services deployed a new web design on a Web Content Management System (Web CMS). The new design represents the University's identity, clearly, consistently, and with distinction. The Web CMS facilitates the maintenance of online content without requiring technical programming background. IT Services is assisting all University departments to migrate their websites on the Web CMS.

More information about the Web Redevelopment Project.

E-Learning

The project, initiated in 2006, involves the setting up and implementation of a University-wide policy and a support framework for e-learning and possibly other forms of distance learning. The ‘Distance & E-Learning Committee' is presently chaired by Dr Saviour Zammit and with representatives from various academic, administrative and support departments advises on all matters related to e-learning at University. IT Services maintains the University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform and supports academic staff & students in using the VLE.