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Computer Centre and Lounge

Postgraduate Centre

The postgrads@une Computer Centre and Lounge

is available to all enrolled postgraduate students and registered users at no charge. It has 24/7 access granted upon completion and processing of an access form. Within the centre you will find a computer room, lounge, kitchen facilities (microwave, refrigerator, complimentary coffee and tea), a general notice board, a section with vital information and  magazines.

For safety reasons access is strictly limited to registered users of the Centre. Under no circumstances should you loan your access card to another person. This may result in the loss of your card and centre priviledges.

postgrads@une Lounge

The postgrads@une Lounge is used for watching our plasma television complete with AUSTAR and for social functions.

postgrads@une Computer Centre

is on a strictly first come first served basis. Printing services are not available at this time.

postgrads@une Coffee and Tea Facilities

You will find microwave facilities next to the lounge area. Hot water is available from the tap on the wall. Mugs, tea and coffee are supplied in the cabinets above. On the right side of the cabinets, you will find paper plates and napkins. There is also a refrigerator. We all need to wash our dishes and clean up after ourselves as the maid is always on holidays. <:

Functions

Dates for functions will be posted on the UNE homepage under the Events Calendar which is under construction and on our webpage www.une.edu.au/postgrads@une.

Lockers

Lockers are located in the Computer Room. The lockers rent for $10 per year (non-refundable) with a key deposit of $5.00 (refundable).

All personal items are the sole responsibility of the user and no responsibility will be taken for the loss of any personal items from the Centre.

You can request a locker key for the lockers in the study room by emailing cmillis@une.edu.au.

For the safety of all users and the Centre, it is imperative that lost keys and cards are reported at once to the Centre and Security. We would ask that you use your right of access responsibly at all times for your safety and the safety of your fellow students. All users have the right to feel safe and secure in the Centre.

Noticeboards

A noticeboard is located in the lobby of the postgrads@une Centre where general information which may be of interest to postgraduate students is displayed. There is a whiteboard to write notes to each other and other information is available next to the computer room door.

Emergency Exits

There are two exits with an emergency exit in the computer room to be used in times of emergency only. The door in the computer room is connected to the UNE alarm system and will sound when opened and will prompt someone to investigate the incident. If the door is accidentally opened, contact Security on 2099 immediately. Emergency evacuation procedures are located next to the telephone table in the lobby.

In case of non-life threatening emergency dial 8 or ring Security on #2099.

In the event of a life-threatening emergency dial 0 then 000.

First-Aid Kit

A first aid kit is located in the kitchen.

Security System

The main doors of the Centre are on security at all times. The centre can be accessed with your student card after the access form is completed and your card is activated..

The door to the study room is locked at all times and is only accessible by using your card. You must swipe to get in and to get out. This will make a record your use of the Centre in Security.

The back door to the study room is for Emergency Use Only. If you open this door by accident you must inform Security immediately by calling Extn 2099. All computers and the printer are linked to the security system.

You are responsible for your student card.  If you allow someone else to use your student card or if you allow access to a non-registered person, this may result in the loss of your student card and centre priviledges.

Telephone Access

An internal only telephone is located in the main reception area of the Centre. This phone can access internal numbers, 1800 numbers and 000 (after dialling 0) only.

Toilets

Toilets are available 24/7. As you exit the front door, turn right, go down the flight of stairs and the are straight ahead of the left.

Recycling

Paper recycling bins are provided in the Computer Centre for photocopy and printer paper.