About Swansea University
Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a leading research institution in Wales, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to over 21,000 students. The university is known for its commitment to student experience, digital innovation, and inclusive access to higher education.
Challenges
Before launching the myday portal, Swansea lacked a centralised platform and dedicated student app. Students accessed services through a basic login page with links to disparate systems, including a Virtual Leaning Environment (VLE), library loans, and an intranet.
Key challenges included:
Fragmented student experience due to disjointed systems.
No mobile presence or centralised app for essential tools.
Communication gaps between students and the institution.
Accessibility and usability issues across digital services.
Limited analytics on student interactions with digital tools.
These gaps made it difficult to deliver a seamless, engaging experience, especially during key transition points like arrival and enrollment.

Solution
Swansea University launched a phased rollout of myday in 2022, introducing a centralised student portal (“MySwansea”) accessible via web and mobile. The portal streamlined access to key systems and services for students.
In 2023, an arrival portal was added to support onboarding and orientation, offering a public-facing mobile experience with maps, chat, and essential resources. A staff portal followed in early 2024, providing a central communications hub to enhance internal engagement.
Key Features and Benefits of the portal include:
Mobile-First Student Access: A branded, accessible app experience, no coding required, synchronized across iOS, Android, and desktop.
Timely Notifications: Push notifications drive high engagement with key messages competing with and complementing social media reach and emails.
Integrated Systems: Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), library loans, email, and intranet systems are brought together into a single platform.
Data-Driven Insights: Usage analytics inform improvements and demonstrate student engagement in real time.
The goal was to create a unified and accessible experience, bringing everything together in one place, available across mobile and desktop.

Outcomes
The myday portal has helped Swansea achieve its goals of creating a centralized, accessible student portal that enhances both academic and campus life. This is reflected in the following user stats:
In Conclusion
Swansea University’s adoption of myday demonstrates the power of thoughtful digital transformation. By prioritizing student needs and accessibility the university has built a flexible portal that simplifies daily life, improves communication, and supports long-term student success. “My Swansea” is a go-to resource for current students and a vital communication channel for staff.

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