Student essentials

STUDENT ESSENTIALS

Find links to all the systems and software you'll need as an Aston student.

Your teaching and learning essentials

Student Portal - your digital assistant

Access and manage all your most important student tasks through your One Aston Student Portal.

It brings all of your essential information into one place.

The portal features a personalised dashboard including lots of useful resources and learning tools.

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Your Aston email

Make sure you check your Aston email account regularly for important updates from your tutors.

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My Aston Portal (MAP) - your timetable

My Aston Portal (MAP) is a secure web portal that allows you to view your teaching timetable.

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Blackboard - your virtual learning environment

Blackboard is your Virtual Learning Environment where you can access course information and teaching resources.

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Information and assistance

Digital Services Helpdesk - Solve

Get help with all your IT-related needs.

Support services

Find information on all the support you'll need through your Aston life.

Library and Learning Services

Supporting your study and research throughout your time at Aston.

How to find the room you need

To help you find your way around campus.

Free Adobe access

Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud.

You'll have access to the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud programmes including Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat and Express, including new AI technology from Adobe to help you create.

To install Creative Cloud applications and services on a personal device, simply login to the Adobe website using your Aston login details and install from there.

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