Digital Education Systems at Leeds

Since 2010, we’ve used this account to share updates on digital education systems with the Leeds community. However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.

The nature of the channel has also changed over the years and no longer aligns with our University values of collaboration, compassion, inclusivity and integrity. We will no longer be posting on this account. You can now follow us at @desystemsleeds.bsky.social

Since 2010, we’ve used this account to share updates on digital education systems with the Leeds community. However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.

Don't forget to complete the annual Minerva staff survey, which closes on 31 January! Share your thoughts on what is working well and what areas need improvement forms.office.com/e/rf5LAgrqAd

The January Minerva update introduces changes to how Minerva modules are made available to students. There are also changes to Gradebook, the AI Design Assistant and Conditional Availability. desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/news-and-updat…

Join us for our Digital Education Network meeting on 15 January at 2.30pm, focusing on Digital Wellbeing. We will feature presentations from our student ambassadors and share information on how to incorporate digital wellbeing into your working practices @bdeaeda8-c81d-45ce-863e-5232a535b7cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7b2f50a…

On Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, a global issue impacted access to third-party integrated tools within Minerva. Staff and students may have experienced difficulties accessing these tools between 7:26 AM and 11:00 AM GMT. desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/news-and-updat…

The annual staff Minerva survey is now open, and we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on what works well and what areas need improvement. Your feedback is essential in helping us create the best possible experience for you and your students forms.office.com/e/rf5LAgrqAd

Join our online course on 9 January to learn how to build resources for your Minerva modules. The course will provide an overview of core functionalities with a focus on how to add key content types and is suitable for staff and PGRs new to Minerva desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/courses_and_ev…

A lot of the Uni closes today. If you're in Leeds, then here's what's open, and how to get help and advice if you need it. (Our social channels will be quiet, but we'll be back when the Uni opens on Jan 2) students.leeds.ac.uk/holidayinfo

The University, and the IT Service Desk, will be closed between Monday 23 December and Wednesday 1 January 2025. During this period, visit the IT website for self-help, tips and information or to log that something is broken it.leeds.ac.uk/it

Take this opportunity to complete our annual staff Minerva survey to share your opinions on what works well and what areas could be improved. Your feedback is essential in helping us provide the best possible experience for you and your students forms.office.com/e/rf5LAgrqAd

If you’re a student at Leeds, there’s still time to complete our survey and tell us about Minerva - what you think is working well and what areas could be improved. You'll also be able to enter our prize draw to win Amazon or high street shopping vouchers! forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

The December Minerva update introduces an improvement to Learning Module navigation, new discussion posts and late assignment submissions are now easier to identify. There is also a fix to an accessibility issue with images in Minerva Documents. desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/news-and-updat…

Minerva Student Survey – we want your feedback! Let us know the good and the bad, and have the chance to enter our prize draw to win Amazon or high street shopping vouchers! forms.office.com/e/5zTAGTD8Nw

Want to find new sources of information for your teaching and research? Staff and students can access Box of Broadcasts (BoB) – an on-demand television and radio service specially designed for education desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/news-and-updat…

Join our online course on 12 December to learn how to build resources for your Minerva modules. The course will provide an overview of core functionalities with a focus on how to add key content types and is suitable for staff and PGRs new to Minerva desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/courses-and-ev…

Minerva will be unavailable on Friday 29 November from 12:30am to 6:30am GMT due to essential maintenance. Students should download any content they need access to before the maintenance window. desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/news-and-updat…

If you’re a student at Leeds, why not complete our survey and tell us about Minerva - what you think is working well and what areas could be improved. You'll also be able to enter our prize draw to win Amazon or high street shopping vouchers! forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Staff can sign up for our Getting Started with Minerva online training session on 27 November at 11.00am, which is aimed at staff and postgraduates who are new to Minerva and will use the platform to deliver or support learning and teaching desystemshelp.leeds.ac.uk/courses-and-ev…