Computers on campus
We have computers available for you to use on each of our 3 campuses in the dedicated computer suites as well as the campus libraries.
In these areas you’ll find Windows PCs, thin client PCs and Apple Macs, as well as spaces for you to plug in your own devices. You can even borrow a laptop from one of our Lapsafe lockers.
Multi-function devices (MFDs) enable you to print, copy and scan - these can be found in each of the computer suites and campus libraries.
The Jack Kilby Computer Suite (JKCC) is open 24/7 during trimesters 1 and 2. Staff are available to answer questions at the JKCC helpdesk from 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. They are also available 10am - 4pm on Saturday (trimesters 1 and 2 only).
Find out how to print, copy and scan Find out how to connect to Wi-Fi Find out how to borrow a laptopFestive Opening Hours
Our Computer Suite and IS Service Desk opening hours will change during the festive period: Monday 18 December 2023 to Sunday 14 January 2024.
Our standard opening hours are listed below.
Current computer suite opening hours - trimesters 1 & 2
| Merchiston JKCC | Other Merchiston Computer Suites | Sighthill LRC Computer Suites | Craiglockhart Computer Suites | IS Service Desk* | JKCC Helpdesk* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 24/7 | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 9pm | 8:45am - 4.45pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 24/7 | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 9pm | 8am - 9pm | 8:45am - 4.45pm | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 24/7 | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | Unstaffed | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 24/7 | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | 9am - 5pm | Unstaffed | Unstaffed |
* Outwith these hours and when unstaffed, telephone and email IT support will be provided by NorMAN out of hours service - in this case you'll receive a response from it.normanhelpdesk@northumbria.ac.uk.
Visiting our computer suites
You do not need to book a computer in the JKCC, Younger Suite or the main part of the libraries, however a booking still needs to be made for open-access computers at Craiglockhart and Sighthill. Bookings can be made via Resource Booker which has a full list of bookable computers and spaces.
When you come on to campus bring along your student card as you may need it to access the computer suites.
Once you’re at a computer you can log in using your Edinburgh Napier student number and password.
About our computer suites
Craiglockhart
The main computer suite at Craiglockhart is the Younger Suite*. You can also access computers and equipment in the Atrium (foyer) and Library.
Within the Younger Suite you will find:
- Computer workstations
- Apple Macs
- Group study areas
- Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) to print, copy and scan
- Power connection areas - please don't unplug the workstations.
* Some computers in the Younger Suite may be booked for classes - please see the sign at the end of each cluster.
Merchiston
The main computer suite at Merchiston is the Jack Kilby Computer Centre (JKCC)*. You can also access computers in the Library.
The JKCC and Library zones 1 - 4 are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (in trimesters 1 and 2).
Staff members are available to answer questions at the JKCC helpdesk from 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Within the JKCC you will also find:
- Computer workstations
- Apple Macs
- Collaborative booths and desks
- Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) to print, copy and scan
- Power connection areas - please don't unplug the workstations
- Self-service laptop loans
- Vending machines.
*Some workstations in the JKCC may be booked for classes – please see the sign at the end of each cluster.
Sighthill
The main computer suite at Sighthill is within the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
You can also access computers and equipment in rooms 2.D.10 and 2.D.12 (some workstations in these rooms may be booked for classes – please see the sign on the door).
Within the LRC you will find:
- Computer workstations
- Apple Macs
- Collaborative booths and desks
- Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) to print, copy and scan
- Power connection areas - please don't unplug the workstations
- Self-service laptop loans.
