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IT self-service for staff is coming

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Our IT Service Desk is evolving. We will be introducing our new Service Desk Management system in early 2025. Here we share what this means for you.

Our IT Service Desk provides help via phone, email, and chat. Soon we will be adding an online service where you will be able to report an issue or request something new, as well as:

  • Find suggested fixes for your issue
  • See if there are any service alerts
  • Check the status of your tickets
  • Give feedback on the help you received and the resources available

Read more about the project here.

Staff will get access in early 2025, with students following later in the year.

Here are some of the enhancements that we are introducing.

ActionCurrent processNew process
Check that IT systems are working as expected Go to servicestatus.gre.ac.uk to check for issues and updates Important messages will be on the online Service Desk homepage
Report an issue Call, email, or use chat with the IT Service Desk to raise a ticket Raise an issue online, or call, email or use chat with the IT Service Desk.
Request something Call, email, or chat with the IT Service Desk - your request will be manually assigned to the right support team Request a service online which will automatically be assigned to the right support team
Approve a request Approvals are managed via emails generated by IT Service Desk staff Approvers will automatically be contacted when a request is logged, speeding up the process
Get a ticket number Your ticket number is sent in in an acknowledgement email when your call is logged. Check your 'my tickets' tile. You'll also get your ticket number in an acknowledgement email when your call is logged
Get updates on the status of your ticket Get a call or email from the IT Service Desk, or call or email to request an update. See the real-time status of your ticket on your personal 'My tickets' tile. Get a call or email from the IT Service Desk, or call or email to request an update
Find information on a system or service Contact the IT Service Desk, search the Portal or website Use the search bar. Like the Digital Student Centre, it will provide knowledge articles and signpost you to support, and also list any services that match your search. If you can't find what you need, you can still contact us
Request training Search the Portal or university website, or contact the IT Service Desk for advice Search for help in our online service desk. It will signpost you to articles, training materials and services

Current staff

Information and Library Services Directorate