Minerva has now been upgraded to the latest version of Blackboard – thank you for your patience as we’ve completed this work.

For the best experience, please clear your browser’s cache, cookies and restart before using Minerva. Find guidance on how to clear your cache for the browser you use.

Protecting your Minerva account

Duo two-factor authentication has already improved security for your Office 365 account, and it’s now been rolled out to Minerva.

What do I need to do?

When you log into Minerva, you’ll be prompted to complete Duo two-factor authentication whenever you log in to Minerva (similar to when you log in to Office 365). You’ll only need to complete Duo authentication when you are prompted for your username and password.

If you haven’t already signed up to Duo do so now – find out more about Duo on the IT website.

New Minerva Homepage

Check out our online guide ‘Navigating Minerva’ to see what’s changed and how you can find the information you need.

Minerva upgrade

Minerva is being upgraded to the latest version of Blackboard at the beginning of August. Minerva will be unavailable from 5.00 pm on Friday 6 August until Wednesday 11 August while the upgrade takes place. During this time you won’t have access to content. Access to other University systems will be unaffected. Please be sure to download any teaching materials you need for revision before upgrade begins.

An online Minerva guide for staff, highlighting changes following the upgrade, is now available, alongside a summary of key changes for staff. A guide for students has also been published.

Duo Authentication

Whenever you log in to Minerva after upgrade you’ll be prompted to complete Duo two-factor authentication. If you haven’t already signed up to Duo make sure you do so now – don’t leave it until the last minute. Find out more about Duo on the IT website.