This year we have been communicating about pending changes to the way we use Google and Microsoft 365. Part of the University’s long-term plan is to use Microsoft 365 as the primary platform for both colleagues and students.
What you need to do...
Please move your Google-stored files and images to the University-provided OneDrive, where there is lots of space for this migration of content.
Instructions:
- Go to your Google 'my-drive' and delete whatever isn't needed and keep what is still useful
- Transfer what you need to keep into your Microsoft OneDrive space
Please refer to our quick instruction guide for help.
You have a terabyte of storage space on OneDrive, which is much larger than what is provided by Google. We encourage you to allocate time to do a tidy-up of your files at your earliest convenience.
Also, please do set a reminder to regularly examine your files in Google, moving any that are relevant over to OneDrive and deleting the rest.
Why…
This will enable colleagues and students to collaborate in a more effective way in future as we move forward with a single platform.
The deadline
Deadline is Friday 4 August.
What happens if you do nothing?
If you don’t manage to bring your Google storage use down and within the agreed quota allowance by Friday 4 August, you will receive warnings from Google, and will be unable to save new files or edit files until you have either deleted some files or moved them to Microsoft 365.
Further Information
If you have any queries or need assistance with the above, please log a ticket with the IT Service Desk. You can also email Service Desk or call 020 7915 5488, or ext. 65488 (opening hours 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday).
