We have (again) temporarily run out of Microsoft 365 A5 licences. Additional licences have been ordered, but until Microsoft provides them we are unable to assign A5 licences to users. This may result in affected users being unable to access Teams, their mailbox, and Microsoft 365 apps.

We’re aware of a potential issue affecting a small number of users when logging in to Worktribe. Clearing your browser cache and DNS cache should resolve the issue. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates if needed.

The scheduled February 2026 Windows updates are due for release on 10 February 2026, and we hope this issue will be resolved at that point.

In the meantime, users can continue to access UniDesk by logging in through a web browser at https://virtual.bath.ac.uk.

We are carrying out a phased migration of on-campus file storage from our existing systems to new storage solution. This work will take place over several weeks and may cause planned, temporary disruptions to some shared file services.

This migration moves file storage onto a modern, fully supported platform, improving reliability, security, and long-term sustainability of shared file services.

Further updates will be provided as the migration progresses.

Following a successful pilot within DDaT, the Rapid7 vulnerability management agent will be deployed to selected systems within Library, Teaching and Learning, and Marketing and Digital as part of the University’s cyber security improvement programme.

The agent installation will take place during the week commencing 26 January 2026 (likely Tuesday 27 January) and is not expected to cause any user impact. An initial automated vulnerability scan will run shortly after installation, followed by...

We are replacing end-of-life Network (Ethernet & Wi-Fi) equipment in this location to improve connectivity, security, and enable new features. Users may experience brief interruptions (around 1 minute) to both wired and Wi-Fi connections during this upgrade.

As part of the Network Transformation programme and the planned retirement of the GlobalProtect VPN service, a policy will be implemented to prevent new client connections while allowing existing users (active within the last ~6 months) to continue accessing the service.

This change will be applied at the ClearPass authentication stage on 27 January 2026 and will be accompanied by an update to the GlobalProtect welcome page to highlight that the service is degraded and direct users to the Un...

GitHub Enterprise (github.bath.ac.uk) will be unavailable during a planned upgrade on 27 January 2026 between 07:30 and 09:00. This upgrade ensures the platform remains up to date, secure, and supported, and users will see a maintenance page while the work is carried out.

We will be carrying out planned maintenance on the University’s internet connection to improve network reliability.

The work will take place on 27 January 2026 between 07:00 and 09:00. During this time, there may be short, intermittent interruptions to internet access as systems are updated. No prolonged outage is expected.

The fault has been identified and fixed. The issue was caused by a faulty network component, which has now been replaced. Services have been confirmed as operating normally again.