Liverpool John Moores University helps students access IT hardware through both grants, in our Laptop scheme, and recycled equipment.
Access to IT equipment can transform anyone’s ability to learn, which is why LJMU has created these schemes to focus on giving students the opportunity to complete their studies.
Criteria exist for all applications, and the team will consider each on its merit.
We are very pleased to work with local social enterprise Bulky Bobs on the refurbishment of LJMU’s equipment to make it available for students. Bulky Bobs has a long tradition of creating new employment opportunities for local residents and bringing social value to the work it does.
Laptop scheme
New Level 3 and Level 4 students who meet the eligibility criteria provided in the policy below) can apply for a voucher to buy a new laptop procured by the university from an external IT company.
If their application is successful, students will be given a code towards the purchase of a laptop (students should check the specification required for their course before choosing a laptop. The allocation may not cover some of the higher specification machines required on certain courses).
Students who are eligible to apply will be contacted by email and provided a link to submit their application. Applications can also be submitted directly using the Student Laptop Scheme form.
Applications usually open October but there may be additional schemes throughout the year.
Please note
The 2023 scheme is open and closes at 5pm on Friday 13 October 2023.
Recycled IT Kit
The university has a limited number of used PCs that have been refurbished by the local social enterprise Bulky Bobs. The university machines are of a good specification and prepared for immediate use.
Students are required to apply for this scheme via the Recycled IT Kit form.
Policy for laptop scheme and recycled devices for students
The JMSU Advice Service are here to provide free, impartial advice and support on university issues to all students at LJMU. Whether it is a single misunderstanding or a long-running dispute, we're here to ensure that you know what your options are. We can provide you with information regarding any next steps that you require in order to access academic advice from us, through to support from elsewhere in the university. Find out more information by checking out our Advice Service home page.
The Student Wellbeing Team is here to help you with any issues that are affecting your mental health and/or wellbeing.
If you need wellbeing support, you can:
The team will then refer you to the appropriate support service to help you.
The LJMU Student Support Fund helps students in financial hardship.
You can apply if you think you will not have enough money to cover essential expenditure, are experiencing financial hardship or struggling to make ends meet.
You can apply online via MyLJMU. Before you do, you should log onto the Blackbullion money management website, which is free to all LJMU students.
LJMU has a wide range of support for care leavers and estranged students including 1:1 advice and support from a dedicated member of staff; the John Lennon Imagine Award bursary and 365-day accommodation.
You can find out more on our website or by emailing imagine@ljmu.ac.uk.
The university has a team of disability advisers who can give you information about disability support available at LJMU.
They can assist with an application for Disabled Student Allowances (DSA), advise you about additional exam provision, reasonable adjustments on your course of study and arrange an assessment for a diagnostic report for an SpLD.
We also have a team of specialist study skills tutors who can support students who have disclosed a disability or learning need with their academic studies.
You can find more information on our support pages. You can also email disability@ljmu.ac.uk or call 0151 231 3168.
The university has a team of skills tutors who can help you develop your understanding of university practices like academic research, writing and referencing.
You can also get advice on Maths and English, as well as guidance on using digital tools like the library search engine, Office 365 and Zoom.
You can access the classes, appointments and self-study resources or email skills@ljmu.ac.uk to find out more.
Canvas experts are available 24/7 to answer your questions.
Simply click on the help icon in the Canvas main menu to call or chat online.
If you need help with a specific learning technology tool, try our Technology A-Z, or our Keep Learning with Canvas blog.
You could also take a few minutes to complete our ‘Welcome to Canvas’ course. You can access this from your Canvas dashboard once you have signed in to help you familiarise yourself with various Canvas tools and technologies.
Our library services provides IT support for students. You can find all the information you need on the library website.
If you have a question about your IT, use the live chat option by clicking the orange ‘ask the library’ button on the right hand side of our pages.
