University of Aberdeen :: IT Services Reviewed: 21/01/2021
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My Identity (UG or PGT student)
“What is my digital identity at the University of Aberdeen?”
At University you will have different credentials assigned to you for accessing various systems, tools and
facilities. These include things like your email account, the Student Hub, The Library, MyAberdeen and
Online Registration. This quick guide should provide you with a better understanding of your digital identity
at The University of Aberdeen.
Your Name
Example – Jo Bloggs
Your full name may be requested on certain systems or pieces of work during your time at University, this
should be your full legal name – for example, Jo Bloggs.
Your Computer Username
When you register as a student at the University of Aberdeen, you are allocated a computer username.
Example – u99jb19
Your computer username allows you to access IT services on the University of Aberdeen network.
The first letter of your username indicates your student status – for example:
• Undergraduate username u99jb19
• Taught Postgraduate username t99jb19
Use your computer username and password to access:
• IT Classroom facilities – Windows 10 PCs running a wide range of applications including Microsoft
Office 2019.
• Personal file space on the University network – you’ll hear this referred to as the H: drive or home
directory. Use it for storing all of your course documents and files.
• Virtual Learning Environment – MyAberdeen; MyMBChB or MyBDS (depending on your course)
• Box of Broadcasts – BoB
• Student Hub
• Your University email account – by adding @abdn.ac.uk
• Wireless network eduroam – by adding @abdn.ac.uk
