Introduction to computing in Cambridge

Computing facilities in Cambridge are provided by the University Computing Service, and also by individual Colleges and Departments. This page links to information you may need on arrival in Cambridge; a more general set of pointers to Computing Service and other facilities can be found from the "Staff and students" link on the left.

Computing Service accounts and passwords

• Applying for UCS accounts
• Your Cambridge username (CRSid)
• Collecting your passwords
• The Cambridge email system (Hermes), email addresses
• Raven (for access to Cambridge-restricted web resources)
• Desktop Services - public computer rooms, central file storage and backup, printing, web publishing

Other useful information

• Protecting yourself - malware, phishing, viruses etc.
• The Cambridge online directory (Lookup) - phone and email information for individuals and Departments
• Connecting your own computer to the University network
• wired
• by wireless
• safety precautions: anti-malware (including viruses) and security patching
• IT training courses (almost all free of charge to staff and students)
• UCS Service Desk (for all queries about UCS-provded facilities)

Not found what you needed?

You can also find your way around this site by using

• the Computing Service A-Z listing
• the Topic-based information
• the search box (see top right)

If you still can't find what you want, please tell us about it.