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Blackboard Learn (also known as BB Learn) is the University's virtual learning environment, which gives students online access to course materials, reading lists and other resources, assignments, multiple choice tests and other content relevant to your course.

Login to Blackboard Learn

Login to Blackboard Learn

When you select the “Login using SSO button” you will be automatically authenticated in to Blackboard.

The login for Blackboard Learn is the same credentials that you use for the Portal or Email - your email address and password.

For further information on signing into Blackboard Learn, please visit the Blackboard Support Wiki.

To obtain your initial network password, please refer to the information on this Password page.

How to use Blackboard Learn

An introduction on how to use Blackboard Learn by Andy Jaffrey from the Office for Digital Learning.

Blackboard / Turnitin / Qwickly / Studiosity Support Issues

In order to resolve any Blackboard or Turnitin issue as efficiently as possible, please see below.

For assistance accessing Blackboard via the Portal using your Network password, contact the Service Desk.

For all other issues related to Blackboard functionality/content and Turnitin, contact the Blackboard support team

Please note, the core support hours are:

  • Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm

Blackboard Self-Help Information

The University has a support wiki containing a range of pages regarding use of Blackboard Learn, such as start of term tips, how to tune your web browser for full Blackboard functionality and content issues. The wiki is a useful place to start for any queries or issues you may have.

It is important that you are enrolled on the correct modules.

The wiki page, 'Are you a registered student?' will advise you on checking your registration.

You can also add or delete modules by processing a Module Amendment form - see the wiki page, 'How do I change my modules?' for more information.