Video-conferencing
Video-conferencing offers a real-time interactive link between one or more remote sites, either in the UK or overseas. It is a real alternative to jumping in your car and driving to a meeting.
We have a dedicated video-conferencing suite in the library (DC017), which is suitable for interviews, teaching, seminars and business meetings.
The facility is free to all Universities at Medway staff and students conducting University business.
We prefer to link to sites using IP connectivity but ISDN link ups and Skype can be arranged.
At present this facility is not available for external hire.
Equipment and facilities
The room is fitted with a Tandberg Edge 95 MXP High Definition video-conferencing unit capable of connecting up to four sites. There are two 52-inch widescreen displays situated at one end of the room that show the remote site(s) and can also be used for displaying presentations.
The room can be arranged for a variety of seating needs, such as one-to-one, interview panel and seminar-style. Maximum occupancy is 25 people sitting, no tables.
There is a table-mounted microphone and a remote control unit.
Similar facilities exist at the University of Kent and University of Greenwich. Sessions linking the Drill Hall with either or both institutions can easily be arranged.
Using the equipment
You do not need to be technically minded to use the room.
Your event will be facilitated by a member of staff who will run through the basics and ensure that you have connected successfully before leaving.
Teaching via video-conferencing requires a greater understanding, so we suggest you discuss your requirements/expectations with us beforehand.
Booking
The suite is available Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00; other times are available by prior arrangement.
University of Greenwich staff should book the room using the Web Room Booking form on the portal. For any other bookings or enqiries, please email or telephone 01634 883764.
We prefer bookings to be arranged at least seven days in advance. Once your booking has been confirmed we will need the following information.
- Contact details for each site (Name, email and phone number).
- IP address at each site.
- Name of each organisation/person participating.
- Number of participants.
- Room layout and facilities required.
Where possible we will organise a test link prior to your session.
Please be aware that not all equipment is compatible and that quality may vary.
If you would like to visit the video-conferencing suite please contact Brian Long on 01634 88 3764 or email or Linda Simon on 01634 88 3281 or email .
