Digital learning platform cybersecurity incident update

We have been notified by the provider of our digital learning platform of a global cybersecurity incident affecting a large number of education institutions worldwide.

The incident relates to Instructure’s Canvas platform used by the University and affects students enrolled on our online undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as short courses delivered remotely through Canvas, not on-campus students.

Since being alerted by Instructure, which operates the Canvas platform, we have been working to establish the extent of the breach and its potential impact on our current and former students. We have also taken proactive steps to review the platform and minimise the risk of further malicious activity.

At this stage, we understand the data affected may include names, registered email addresses used to register on the platform and messages of past and current users, but does not include dates of birth or financial information.

We recognise that this situation may be concerning and want to reassure you that we are taking steps to make sure our services are secure.