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Computer and IT support in Hastings

Our computing (IT) facilities and media services are supported by the Information Services department 

Technical support in Hastings

All requests for technician support (both IT support technicians AND Broadcast Media technicians) should be made via the Helpdesk: 

  • tel: 01273 64444 (free phone to 4444 from Hastings Havelock Road building 6th floor corridor or Library computer pool room)
  • email ServiceDesk@brighton.ac.uk
  • Student helpers are available for limited help and support outside office hours.

Computer first aid clinics in Hastings

Does your computer have a virus? Having trouble connecting to the network? Is your computer running slow or crashing? Our ICT technician and computer helpers offer a free advice service:
  • Tuesdays 5pm-7pm, 6th floor Computer Pool Room

Please bring your Unicard with you when you come to the Computer Clinic.

Connecting a laptop to the university network

You must have current anti-virus software installed before you connect your computer to the university network

Information Services recommends that you use regularly updated anti-virus software. We currently have a license agreement to use software from Sophos. To install Sophos onto your laptop, please