Changes to University email forwarding: What you need to know

From Wednesday 26 February, the University will be disabling automatic email forwarding from your student email account to external mailboxes. This means you’ll no longer be able to set your University emails to forward automatically to your personal email account.

How does this affect you?

From 26 February onwards, any forwarding rules currently in place on your University email account will stop working. To stay informed about important updates, it’s essential that you regularly check your University inbox. Remember, this is the primary way we communicate with you about your studies, events, and other vital information.

Why is this change happening?

This update is part of the University’s commitment to improving data security and ensuring compliance with our Email Forwarding Policy. Forwarding emails to external providers can pose serious security risks, such as:

• Bypassing security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and strong passwords.
• Increased chances of sensitive information, including personal data, being shared with unintended recipients.

By disabling automatic email forwarding, we’re taking an important step to protect both your data and the University’s.

We understand this change might require some adjustment, but it’s a necessary step to safeguard our shared information and maintain a secure digital environment.

Need help?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the IT Service Desk.