Digital and Technology Services are in the process of implementing a Next Generation Network (NGN) that will transform the university’s existing network, enabling a more efficient and reliable service.

The NGN includes a Wide Area Network (WAN) that will improve network connectivity across the university. By deploying the latest technology across our campuses, we can boost network efficiency and reliability, improve security and provide a service that can adapt to the university’s demands.

In the coming months, engineers will be on-site at various locations across the university installing cabling for the WAN, which is the first step to enabling the benefit that the new network will bring.

During this stage, you may not notice any changes to the service, although there may be brief periods of outage.

We understand that network disruptions can be inconvenient, and we will keep you informed about any necessary outages related to the WAN and/or NGN migration and implementation.

The dates for this initial work on the WAN are detailed below. The work is expected to begin at 6pm and be completed before the start of the next working day.

Site and date

Kings Meadow & University Park & QMC Intersite Ciena Links – Tuesday 5 September
Law and Social Sciences – Tuesday 12 September
Jubilee Campus – Tuesday 19 September
Castle Meadow – Thursday 21 September
UNIP – Tuesday 26 September
Nottingham City Hospital – Thursday 28 September
Queens Medical Centre – Tuesday 3 October
Royal Derby Hospital – Thursday 5 October
Sutton Bonington Campus – Wednesday 11 October

We may suggest using alternative locations for on-site work to minimise disruptions. You can also check the IT Status Page for the latest maintenance notifications.

Your feedback

As part of improving the university’s network services, we value user feedback to ensure we are meeting the needs of users across our institution. To evaluate the impact of the upcoming WAN upgrade on your network experience, we are conducting a survey.

This survey focuses on gathering information about your current network experience, finding areas for improvement and assessing the effectiveness of the WAN upgrade once it is completed.

Your responses will enable us to make informed decisions and ensure that the network meets your present and future needs.

We kindly request a few minutes of your time to complete this survey, and greatly appreciate all the responses we receive.

Similarly, if you have questions or want to share your experiences with the university network, please contact the Digital Transformation Team.