Welcome to the UWE External Access System called myXA (Xternal Access)

NHS Academies – External Access

This system has been developed to allow access to UWE resources from external points with internet access. These designated sites, NHS Academies have been created to allow student access to UWE student labs as if they were physically on-site including the ability to print.

The information provided here will take you through the process of logging into this system and gaining access to the UWE Student Desktop.

If there are any problems that this information does not cover then please contact your local systems administrator, who will be able to help personally or refer queries or problems to the UWE Helpdesk as required.

Firstly you may have to log onto the local PC you wish to work on depending on the setup of the particular Academy site. Please do so as per local instructions. From the desktop select the UWE icon for the External Access system.

You will then be presented with the login screen to the system. Please refer to the External Access homepage for details of how to log in.
Once you have selected the Academy Services option the Remote Thin Client Desktop window will appear as below:

Select either the embedded option to open a small version of the desktop in the current browser window or select the full screen option to open a new browser window at 90% of the current screen size (to allow the local system controls to remain visible).

After either option is selected you will be prompted to log into the Remote Desktop session with your UWE id and password. On successful log in the desktop will begin loading.

You will be able to work exactly as you were able to back at UWE campus labs. A printer will be available for you to use which is local to you. There will be no print-station present so all print requests will go directly to the printer provided your Pharos account has sufficient funds. NOTE: If you do not have funds in your account any jobs sent will simply not print. You will need to go through the usual process (via the Pharos charge machines or faulty voucher system) to credit your Pharos account.

When you have finished your session please logoff from the UWE Student Desktop using the Start Menu, Logoff options. Then select the Sign Out option from the top right of your screen to exit the External Access completely.

The machine can be left at either window from this point ready to be used by the next person or alternatively all windows can be shutdown including the Session Manager using the X box in the top right corner of each window.

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