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Continuing with your Studies

Continuing with your Studies

When teaching recommences in semester one, some of your lectures will continue to take place in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and your lecturers will also share with you notes, reading lists and assignments via the VLE. Students based in Grangegorman, Aungier Street, and Bolton Street will attend their online classes on Brightspace while students in Blanchardstown and Tallaght will attend their online classes on Moodle. 

How to log into Brightspace

  • Log into Brightspace here.  
  • Username: Your student number 
  • Password: Your standard TU Dublin password 

How to self-enrol on your Brightspace modules

  • Get the module code & name from your lecturer (this will usually be given to you during class) 
  • Watch the video: "How to Self-Enrol on your Brightspace Modules." 
  • Log into Brightspace & self-enrol on your module 
  • Can't find your module? Check with your lecturer if it has been made available for self-enrolment 

Bite-sized Brightspace

The following resources will help you get started in Brightspace. Remember! You need to self-enrol on most modules (instructions below). If you can't see a module in Discover the first person you should check with is your lecturer - it is up to individual lecturers when they make their modules available for self-enrol. 

Problems? If your lecturer cannot help you with a problem in Brightspace, you can report it to itsupport.city@tudublin.ie 

Using Moodle for Students in Tallaght and Blanchardstown

Returning students in Tallaght and Blanchardstown use Moodle, which is another type of Virtual Learning Environment or as Moodle call it a Learning Management System (LMS). Students are enrolled on individual LMS courses for each module they are currently studying. Lecturers use the courses to communicate with students and provide course materials such as presentations, case studies, and links to further reading and external resources.

Your written assessments submitted on Moodle can be checked for plagiarism and quizzes are often used to assess basic subject knowledge. You will also receive your grades via the Moodle LMS to comply with GDPR requirements.

For access to Moodle, Tallaght students should use this link https://elearning-ta.tudublin.ie while those in Blanchardstown can visit the LMS here https://vle-bn.tudublin.ie/ 

Academic Writing Centre

Our Academic Writing Centre is a free support for all our students that need assistance with academic writing such as written assignments, essays, projects, examination scripts, dissertations and theses. For semester one, we will offer online one-to-one appointments, a calendar of events and a series of workshops about various aspects of academic writing.

Maths Learning Support Centre

Our Mathematics Learning Support Centre provides free maths and statistical support to all undergraduate students, on a one-to-one or small group basis.  We also run workshops on different topics throughout the year. Due to Covid-19, most of our support will be online in semester one. Our online drop-in classes and workshops will be run in virtual classrooms through the Brightspace.  There is no need to make an appointment, just drop in to one of our virtual classrooms!  The drop-in class schedule will be posted to our website and on Brightspace. 

Study Smart Workshops

Throughout the academic year our National Learning Network (NLN) Educational Support Service offers study smart workshops in topics such as: Essay Planning and Writing; Avoiding Procrastination; Referencing; Proof-Reading and Study Skills.  For further details visit our website here. 

TU Dublin Library Services are available across our campuses in Blanchardstown, Dublin City, and Tallaght. Your Student Card gives you free access to campus libraries and a vast range of academic collections, including the Online Library which is accessible anywhere 24/7. Friendly, expert staff are available to support your learning and research.

Visit the links below for information on how to make a booking for a study space or PC.

Study Spaces & PCs

Bookable study spaces will be available in the libraries, subject to safety guidelines in terms of maximum numbers in any space at one time. Click on the links below for more information about the service on each campus: 

Click & Collect

TU Dublin Library Services is offering a Click & Collect Service. You can request books on the Library Catalogue and collect them from the library by appointment. Click on the links below for more information about the service on each campus: 

Blanchardstown: visit the online guide or contact the library 

City Centre: visit the online guide or contact your home library by email 

Tallaght: visit the online guide or contact the library  

While in the library or in any campus space, it is important to remember what you must do stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community.