Open access PCs and Macs and borrowable laptops are available to current students studying on campus.
Use your own device with the University's WiFi
Current students can use the eduroam WiFi network on their own devices with our Library spaces.
- Using eduroam WiFi The eduroam(UK) service provides an infrastructure that allows Sunderland Students and Staff, to use their own credentials to gain wireless network access on campus or when visiting participating organisations. eduroam is available in all locations across campus.
Borrow a laptop
Laptops are available to borrow from lapsafes in our Library spaces and the Gateway. These are for student use only. Lapsafes are completely self-service machines so there is no need to ask the building helpdesk staff to release the laptops. To borrow a laptop you will need your campus card and your PIN.
Where to find our lapsafes
Campus: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St. Peter's
Building: Prospect Building
Location: Upper level of St. Peter's Library
Total number of laptops: 66
Campus: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St. Peter's
Building: David Goldman Technology Centre
Location: Level 3 in Library@DavidGoldman
Total number of laptops: 36
Campus: Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St. Peter's
Building: Wearside View
Location: Ground level entrance corridor
Total number of laptops: 24
Campus: City Campus
Building: Murray Health
Location: Level 1 in Library@Murray
Total number of laptops: 84
Campus: City Campus
Building: Pasteur Building
Location: Ground floor in Library@Pasteur
Total number of laptops: 24
Campus: City Campus
Building: Gateway Building
Location: Level 2
Total number of laptops: 84
Use a fixed PC or Mac
There are PCs and Macs in all our spaces, which you can use by logging in using your University user ID and password. Each PC and Mac accesses the student desktop, providing you with access to the same software on all machines.