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Technology at City St George's

There are lots of programmes and software that you will use as a student at City St George's, which you'll be able to access once you have set up your IT account during registration.

Here's a quick look at the key ones you'll need:

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    Canvas

    Tooting Campus' online learning environment, where you will find resources for your course, including your assessments. Canvas can be found on the Canvas/Moodle page on the Student Hub.

    You’ll be able to access this once you have your City St George's IT username and password, after you’ve registered.

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    Mircrosoft Teams and Zoom

    Microsoft Teams is used for video calls, chats and sharing files, which some of your lecturers will use for your online classes. Sign in using your City St George's IT email address and password.

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    Microsoft Office

    In particular you will use Outlook, Word, Excel and OneDrive. Once you have your City St George's IT account, you can download this for free on your device.

    Access Microsoft Office here once you have your University IT account set up.

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    AppsAnywhere

    An app store-style platform where you can access most City St George's apps.

    Find out more and how to access AppsAnywhere on the Student Hub.

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    Panopto and Mentimeter

    All large group teaching is recording using a system called Panopto. Recordings are made available for you to view via the relevant module on Canvas.

    Mentimeter is Tooting Campus' online polling system. Your lecturers can ask you questions in class, and you answer these questions on your mobile or laptop.

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Library

No matter what you're studying, City St George’s Library has a collection of resources tailored for your course. To find out how to borrow and return books and use the other great facilities on offer, visit the Library Essentials guide or speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help.

Computers are widely available across our library spaces, augmented by loanable laptops at Northampton Square for use on the Clerkenwell Campus.

Need specialist advice for your projects? Library Services has subject librarians for every area. You can get in touch with your relevant School's Research Librarian to ask them for support.

When you first start accessing Library Services, the online support section is a great place to begin. In particular, the Library Guides which cover over 30 subject areas are also available to give you an insight into how to make the most of your library and its resources.

Find out more and stay in touch

You can follow City St George’s Library on Instagram for updates, or find out more about Library Services on the Library website.

Your career

The Tooting Careers Service provides a professional, high-quality careers and information service for students and recent graduates. They are here to help you at all stages of your career journey, whether you’re exploring your options or looking for support with your job application.

Services you will have access to include:

  • The 'Careers Information and Resources’ online portal, where you can find information, resources and book appointments (please note that this will be available once you set up your City St George's IT account)
  • One-to-one guidance discussions to help you with career decision making and queries
  • Relevant, timetabled employability workshops as part of your course
  • Guidance on preparing CVs, covering letters and job applications
  • Practice interviews and tips on how to handle assessment centres
  • Support to help you identify your transferable skills.

If you have any questions, please email careers@sgul.ac.uk.

Navigating campus and further information

Getting in touch with your School

There are lots of people and teams within your School who are here to support you during your time at City St George's.

If you need to get in touch, you can find who you need to email by finding your course on the Your School and course page on the Student Hub.

Discover your Students' Union

The Students' Union is here to make every day better at City St George’s. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, join a society, get active, find support, or make change happen, they've got your back.

If you have any concerns during your time at University, the Students’ Union is here for you. Think of them as your go-to team, always ready to represent you and have your back.

To support you, they have an independent advice and support service dedicated to offering you impartial and empowering guidance. Their team of trained advisers have in-depth knowledge of the university's academic procedures and regulations, ensuring you receive the expertise you need.

You can learn more on the Students’ Union website and check out what events they have taking place as part of Welcome Week.

International and Visa support and advice

The Visa and Immigration Support team offer a support on a wide range of issues related to visas, including the new Student Visa Route, the EU Settlement Scheme and the Standard Visitor Visa.

To find out more, visit the EU and International Student Support website.

Study Spaces on campus

Across City St George's and Tooting campus, there are dedicated Study Spaces where you can sit and get on with your studies.

Whether you're looking for a quiet space, one with computers or sofas, or somewhere to work on a group project, Study Spaces are designed to provide just the right environment to help you get the most out of your learning.

Find your closest Study Space by visiting the Student Facilities page on the Student Hub.

Travelling to City St George's

London is wonderfully walkable and has a great public transport network to help you move around the city.

You can plan your journeys on useful apps including:

Don't forget to make the most of travel discounts with Oyster cards and Railcards.

For more ways to reach our campuses, take a look at the Travel Information page on the Student Hub.

Food, drink, water and facilities on campus

City St George's Tooting campus has a variety of food and drink outlets where you'll find a places to get hot drinks, sandwiches, light bites and treats.

You can find the full list of available outlets and their opening times, as well as free water refilling stations across the University, on the Student Facilities pages on the Student Hub.