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Get started with Minerva

Learn how to get started with Minerva, the University's virtual learning environment (VLE).

Not all Minerva guides are shown on this page, we've focussed on ones that help you get started. If you are looking for specific guidance don't forget you can search this site. You may also find the A to Z of Minerva guides on this site helpful.

Navigating outside of a Module

The navigate outside of a module guide explains how to move around global areas to see information across all modules/organisations using the Global Navigation menu.

Original vs Ultra matrix - What's the difference?

Information for staff who want to compare Original module functionality (21/22 modules and earlier) with Ultra Course View (introduced for 22/23 modules).

Personalise your notification settings

Notifications are automatic alerts that are generated when certain activity occurs within all your modules to help you keep informed with what’s happening in Minerva. Learn how to personalise your Minerva notifications.

Copying from Original Modules or Organisations

Guidance on how to copy content from modules that last ran in 2021/22 or earlier, or from Original organisations into Ultra Course View organisations.

Need help finding a guide? The A to Z of Minerva guides lists all the Minerva guides currently available on this site. You can also search this site to find the guidance you are looking for.