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The February update introduces changes to Blackboard Assignment, rendering of files, image options in Minerva Documents, Group creation, and the AI Design Assistant.
There is currently an issue where access to integrated items (e.g. Turnitin and Gradescope) are not being recorded.
Ally will undergo maintenance between 05:00 and 13:00 on Saturday 8 February 2025
As reported in December, there is currently an issue with the recording tool in Minerva. We have received reports of this not working correctly, specifically when adding recordings to feedback for Blackboard Assignments.
The January update introduces changes to how Minerva modules are made available to students. There are also changes to Gradebook, the AI Design Assistant and Conditional Release.
How to get support and find guidance between Monday 23 December and Wednesday 1 January 2025, when the University is closed.
Our supplier has reported that Turnitin was affected by a service degradation on which may have affected some users accessing Turnitin.
The December 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.
Turnitin was affected by a service degradation which may have affected some users accessing Turnitin.
The November update introduces an improvement to the file submission process for Blackboard Assignment. There are also some changes to the Print Tests functionality and a new option to download the Activity Log. The Minerva Document content item was also recently updated.
Due to continuing data issues with the platform, resulting in inaccurate information being presented to staff and students, the University has found it necessary to withdraw access to StREAM@Leeds with immediate effect.
We invite all members of the teaching and learning community to join us in the evaluation stage of the tender process to procure a new lecture capture and multimedia management system.
Turnitin was affected by a service degradation on which may have affected some users accessing Turnitin.
Find out how the Digital Education Service gather feedback from staff and students on Minerva to ensure its continuous improvement.
Our supplier has introduced significant updates to Minerva Documents, providing enhanced options for content design and interactivity.
As a member of staff or student at Leeds, find out how you can access Box of Broadcasts (BoB), an on-demand TV and radio service specially designed for education.
An update on the issue identified yesterday with the University’s Lecture Capture system which may have resulted in the unintended disclosure of information.
We are investigating an issue with the University Lecture Capture system which may result in the recording of screens not intended for use.
The October update introduces a new option to have email notifications for followed Discussions. There are also updates to how leavers show in the Gradebook and AI options for Question Banks. Recently, a change to how module staff appear on the module content page has been made. A known issue with the Gradebook Overview is also resolved.
Padlet will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday 5 October between 2.00am – 5.00am GMT and will not be available during this time.
On Friday 27 September EDINA reported that Noteable is experiencing a service issue.
Top Hat will be discontinued on Tuesday 1 October 2024, meaning the last day you can access this platform is Monday 30 September.
FeedbackFruits, a digital tool designed for formative assessment, is now available for use throughout the University.
As previously shared in February 2024, following a review of our current online assessment systems, Top Hat is no longer available for staff or students to use.
The China Connect information service will be discontinued from 30 August 2024.
The University, and the IT Service Desk, will be closed on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 August 2024.
The SimVenture Validate pilot has concluded and the tool is no longer available.
Our supplier has reported that Turnitin experienced a service degradation on which may have affected some users accessing Turnitin between 21:00 BST 7 August to 17:15 BST 9 August.
Following a recent upgrade, the way Mediasite content can be added to a Minerva module has been refreshed.
The China Connect service will be discontinued effective 30th August 2024.
Following two successful pilot years, Noteable will be renewed for 2024/25 on an enterprise licence, becoming a fixture in our digital education offering.
Issue resolved where staff and students received old scheduled Minerva announcement emails.
Staff and students may notice that they are receiving old scheduled Minerva announcement emails.
Noteable will undergo scheduled downtime on Wednesday 10 July between 8:00 and 12:00 BST
Older technology used to link to Mediasite content from within Minerva modules/organisations 2021/22 and older, will no longer be supported from the 30th of June 2024.
Podcasting tools are now available to both staff and students. Licence availability is limited,, so don't delay if you're interested in exploring this new opportunity!
The supplier has resolved the issue.
Turnitin has experienced a service degradation which may have affected some users accessing Turnitin.
All modules due to run in 2024/25 have been created in Minerva and are now ready for population.
From 26 June, staff and students will be required to use Single Sign On to access internal GitHub repositories and organisations.
There is a known issue where the “Save settings for future use” checkbox within optional assignment settings may not work as intended.
Module areas in Minerva for 2024/25 are expected to be available by w/c 10th of June.
Gradescope requires third-party cookies enabled to connect with Minerva. Check your browser settings if you encounter an error.
The University, and the IT Service Desk, will be closed on Monday 27, and Tuesday 28 May 2024. To ensure service delivery, all digital education systems will be monitored during this period.
Turnitin users should no longer experience slowness when uploading submissions, the supplier has resolved the issue.
Turnitin are looking into an issue which is causing users to experience slowness when uploading submissions.
Sign up to attend the Digital Education Network on Global Accessibility Awareness Day to hear about developments around accessibility within the University.
The University, and the IT Service Desk, will be closed on Monday 6 May 2024. All digital education systems will be monitored during this period to ensure service delivery.
The issue has now been resolved.