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Exciting updates to the UC Services Portal

From Tuesday 25 March, you’ll notice some changes when you log in to the UC Services Portal – the place you go to get stuff sorted, whether it’s logging an IT issue, checking system status, or finding helpful how-tos. 

These changes are the first major refresh since we started using ServiceNow – the platform that powers the UC Services Portal and helps deliver faster, smarter support across UC. 

What’s new?
We’ve made a bunch of improvements based on feedback from students and staff. Here’s what you’ll see: 

Simpler navigation – A new mega menu, updated buttons and layout make it easier to find your way around. 

Fresher look and feel – The portal now matches other UC platforms more closely, with new fonts, icons, and colours. 

Clearer visual cues – Better design to help you spot key info faster, including: 

  • Recommended for you – See popular articles and requests 
  • Popular topics – Instantly access the most viewed help topics 
  • Quick links – Straight to the Software Catalogue, ‘Report an IT Fault’, and System Status 

Smarter search – Improved AI search helps you get better results, faster. 

What do I need to do?
Not much! When you next log in, you’ll see a welcome banner and have the option to take a quick guided tour. Your saved bookmarks/favourites will still be there, and most things should still feel familiar when submitting a request or searching for answers. 

Got questions or feedback? Get in touch via the Portal feedback button located in the bottom left corner of the UC Portal home page. 

Electrical outages weekend of 20-21 January

Please be advised that there are two electrical outages planned for Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 January 2024 on Ilam Campus.

For those in affected buildings, Facilities Management recommend that you:

  • Turn off IT equipment in preparation for these outages
  • Ensure any uninterrupted power supply (UPS) equipment is operating correctly
  • Plan to shut down and reset any specialist equipment

 

Outage 1 – Ernest Rutherford – West wing only – 20-21 January

Ernest Rutherford West wing will be without power for two days from 7am 20 January 2024 to 7pm 21 January 2024.

This will enable contractors to complete alterations to the main switchboard for the Ground Source Heat Pump Project (GSHP).

This outage will affect Ernest Rutherford West wing only.

 

Outage 2 – Multiple buildings – 20 January

Power will be shut down across multiple buildings from 7am-9.30am on 20 January 2024.

This will allow for essential annual testing and maintenance, to ensure that UC’s electrical infrastructure is resilient in the event of wider network outages.

The following buildings will be without power:

  • Alice Candy
  • Angus Tait
  • School of Psychology, Speech, and Hearing
  • Beatrice Tinsley
  • Biology Glasshouses
  • Central Lecture Theatres
  • Elsie Locke
  • Ernest Rutherford [east and west]
  • Fine Arts 1,2, 3 & 4
  • Forestry
  • ICT Building
  • James Logie
  • Jane Soons
  • Julius Von Haast
  • Karl Popper
  • Library Warehouse
  • Matariki
  • McMillan Brown Library
  • Meremere
  • Music
  • North Arts Lecture Theatres
  • Okeover
  • Psychology Lab
  • Puaka-James Hight inc. Undercroft
  • Rehua
  • School of Biological Sciences | Te Kura Pūtaiao Koiora
  • School of Psychology, Speech, and Hearing
  • South Arts Lecture Theatres
  • Te Ao Mārama
  • University Bookshop

Facilities Management electricians and our external contractors will be onsite during this period to attend to any significant infrastructure issues. Equipment requiring any specialist shut down or reset due to this outage needs to be coordinated by appropriate Faculty or Service Department staff.

For more information, please contact Facilities Management by emailing FMAssist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Ngā Mihi,  

Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities Management