Kategorie: ‘Support, Services & Updates’
RWTHmoodle – Start of Test Phase for Course Templates
Source: Own Illustration
In the summer semester 2025, the RWTHmoodle team will be testing two course templates for the first time. These offer a pre-structured course environment that lecturers can customize and use directly. These course templates are intended to facilitate the design of learning spaces for teachers and make getting started with RWTHmoodle even more efficient.
Exmatriculation – What Then?
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The last exams have been written and the final thesis has been handed in – your studies are coming to an end. An era is ending and new paths are waiting for you, be it a job, further studies or other exciting challenges.
But what happens to the RWTH services that accompanied you during your studies? How long will you still have access to your accounts, documents and data?
Here you can find out what remains and what you should definitely do before exmatriculating.
Digital Cleanup Day 2025
Source: Own illustration
The temperatures are rising and the first flowers are sprouting from the ground. That can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it’s time for the annual spring cleaning. But don’t just clean and declutter your home, do the same for your digital devices. Digital Cleanup Day on March 15 is a reminder to do a digital spring cleaning too.
IT-ServiceDesk: You ask, We Help
Quelle: Eigene Darstellung
A smooth working day for employees and students often depends on how quickly and effectively their technical problems can be solved. This is where we, the IT-ServiceDesk, come in. To help you understand how we work and give you the best possible support, we have put together a few tips for you.
DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?
Source: DataStorage.nrw
Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.
Microsoft Azure in Productive Operation
Source: Freepik
It’s done!
After a successful pilot phase, Microsoft Azure went live at RWTH Aachen University at the beginning of 2025.
In the following article, you can find out which services are included in Microsoft Azure and which requirements you need to meet to use them.
Changed Opening Hours During Carnival
Source: Own illustration based on Freepik
This year, the IT Center, as the data center of a renowned Rhineland university, is also taking inspiration from the cheerful atmosphere of the fifth season. The carnival season is approaching and brings with it some changes to our opening hours. Here you can get an overview of our opening hours during carnival.
RWTH Aachen Reaches a Milestone: 125,000 E-Mail Accounts!
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At the beginning of the year “2025”, which is a special year, which is a special year in a mathematical sense, because 2025 is the square number of the sum of 1 to 9, we are pleased to announce the launch of the 125,000th RWTH e-mail account! In this article, we take a look at the development of RWTH e-mail accounts and RWTH-e-mail domains over the last 10 years.
Our Tips for an Accessible Learning Space
Source: Own Illustration
“A picture is worth a thousand words” – you often hear this phrase. However, this does not apply to blind and visually impaired students, unless the picture is accompanied by a suitable description. Every student is unique and impairments are not always visible. That’s why today we are presenting important and easy-to-implement measures to make your learning spaces in RWTHmoodle accessible and to check for accessibility.
Which Browser Is the Most Secure?
Source: Safer Internet Day
To mark Safer Internet Day, we want to raise awareness of online safety and help you to better protect your digital environment. In an increasingly digitalized world where online security is becoming more and more important, choosing the right browser is a crucial step in protecting yourself from cybercrime and unwanted access. But which browser is the most secure? In this article, we have done some research and provide you with an overview of the most popular browsers and their security features. You can also read our previous article to find out more about internet security.
