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IT Service Desk

We are pleased to announce that we have launched ServiceNow, our new service portal which replaced Web Help Desk on 17th September 2024.

Following engagement and feedback, ServiceNow will provide students and staff with a fresh-looking portal to access services and report issues.

It is easy to navigate and will provide a seamless, user-friendly experience.

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Why are we making this change?

Feedback highlighted to us that our existing IT ticketing system was difficult to navigate and did not provide easy access to the services you needed.

This meant that many people were not sure how to access the services they needed or were not able to get quick answers to questions they had unless they telephoned our IT Service Desk.

What are we changing?

Our goal is to make it easy to explore and access the services you need when you need them.

ServiceNow will streamline how you report any issues to us and make it easy to search for the help you need.

We are excited to share some of the key benefits and highlights you will be able to access with ServiceNow:

  • A sleek new service portal to access the services you need from:
    • Student Hwb
    • IT
    • Web Services
    • Marketing
  • Easy navigation and search for the services you need
  • Easy to follow self-service articles to answer your queries
  • Chat with our AI (Artificial Intelligence) Chatbot & Live Chat service
  • View any IT Service Issues and planned maintenance

Want to share your feedback or suggestions?

We would love to hear from you if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.

Visit our ServiceNow Feedback and Suggestions form to let us know your thoughts or ask any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I access and log in to ServiceNow?

You can log in to ServiceNow by visiting uwtsd.service-now.com.

When will ServiceNow be launching?

We are pleased to announce that we have launched ServiceNow, our new service portal which replaced Web Help Desk on 17th September 2024.

Will the portal’s content be the same for both students and staff?

No. The portal’s content and view will be tailored to ensure relevant content and services are available for both our students and staff.

Our student portal reflects the Student Hwb branding to provide a consistent look and feel, whilst our staff portal reflects our UWTSD website branding.

Will the ServiceNow portal be available in both English and Welsh?

Yes. You will be able to select if you would like to use either English or Welsh once logged into ServiceNow. 

How do I access and log in to ServiceNow?

We will be updating links that are currently located across the University which will include:

  • a Web browser favourite will be automatically added to university laptops and desktops.
  • the UWTSD IT webpage will be updated to include the log-in link to ServiceNow.
  • the UWTSD Intranet page will be updated to include the log-in link to ServiceNow.
  • the UWTSD Quick Links Intranet page will be updated to include the log-in link to ServiceNow.
  • The Hwb app for both students and staff will be updated to include the link to log in to ServiceNow.


What will happen with my existing Web Help Desk tickets?

Tickets that were created in Web Help Desk before 17th September will continue to be worked on and resolved within Web Help Desk. At this point, it will be possible to update existing Web Help Tickets, but it will not be possible to create any new tickets within Web Help Desk.

From 17th September, any new requests or issues reported will be created, worked on, and resolved within ServiceNow.

What services can I access as a member of staff?

When ServiceNow launches in the first phase, staff will be able to access departmental services provided by IT, Web Services and Marketing.


Information Technology (IT)

  • You will be able to report IT-related issues
  • Access services provided by IT Services
  • Search IT knowledge articles to find the answers you need
  • Talk to us via live chat


Web Services

  • Access services provided by Web Services 
  • Search Web Services knowledge to find the answers you need


Marketing

  • Access services provided by Marketing 
  • Search Marketing knowledge to find the answers you need


In future phases, we will explore the possibility of more departments providing their services using ServiceNow.


What will the staff portal look like?

The staff portal is still under development; however, we are pleased to give you a sneak peek of what the portal will look like.

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The ServiceNow interface includes a large search box to make it easy for you to search for topics and find the support you need. You can also check the IT, Marketing, and Web ServiceNow pages to browse each team's areas of responsibility.

Can I use Chatbot and Live Chat services as a member of staff?

Yes. Staff can use the Chatbot and live chat services to talk to our IT Service Delivery team during opening hours.

When we are closed, you can still use the AI chatbot service to get the answers you need or let us know your enquiry or issue and we will get back in contact with you when we re-open.

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Will other departments be able to use ServiceNow to provide their services in the future?

ServiceNow is designed to be used by all departments and services.

Once we go live with ServiceNow, we will engage with other departments and institutes to understand how ServiceNow might benefit other areas within the university.

As part of this work, we will build an understanding of the resources and investment required for further development to review.

What services can I access as a student?

Students will be able to access all services provided by the Student Hwb Team and IT.

Will the Hwb app still be in use?

Yes. For our current students, the Hwb app remains the best way to keep up to date with the latest information you need.

ServiceNow will complement the well-established Hwb app and be accessible directly from within the Hwb app.

  • Use the Hwb app to stay up to date with key information.
  • Use ServiceNow and Live Chat to talk to the Student Hwb team when you need help or access to our services.

ServiceNow will enable you to contact us when you need help or access to services.

What will the student portal look like?

The student portal is still under development however, we are pleased to give you a sneak peek of what the portal will look like.

A webpage with a header showing a stone building and text 'Hi Helen, How can we help?' with a search bar below. Below are three sections titled Knowledge, Request Something, and Get Help, each with brief descriptions. The page also features three columns labeled Most Read Articles, Featured Articles (showing 'No content to display'), and Most Useful Articles, listing article titles and metadata such as author names, views, and dates.

Can I use Chatbot and Live Chat services as a student?

Yes. Students can use the live chat service to talk to the Student Hwb team during opening hours. The live chat service can be accessed from the Hwb app and directly from the ServiceNow portal.

When we are closed, you can still use the AI chatbot service to get the answers you need or let us know your enquiry or issue and we will get back in contact with you when we re-open.

Screenshot of a virtual assistant chat window named UniBot, greeting a user named Helen and offering help, with a text input area and a button labeled 'Show me everything'; social media icons and part of University of Wales Trinity Saint David branding are visible below the chat window.

Will other departments be able to use ServiceNow to provide their services in the future?

ServiceNow is designed to be used by all departments and services.

Once we go live with ServiceNow, we will engage with other departments and institutes to understand how ServiceNow might benefit other areas within the university.

As part of this work, we will build an understanding of the resources and investment required for further development to review.