8.24.0
2023-07-21
We've added extra details to the timetable details page, bringing it in-line with iCity
8.23.0
2023-06-13
We’ve fixed some bugs, made some platform related improvements and added a new feature called demo mode which allows a user to try out the apps features without requiring login credentials
8.22.0
2023-05-14
We've improved the stability of the application, as well as fixing some bugs & upgrading platform frameworks.
8.21.0
2022-11-01
When you log in you will now see the login screen that you're used to seeing in places like iCity and other BCU applications.
8.18.0
2021-06-22
* Accessibility Improvements
iBCU has been updated to be fully accessible to users using assistive technologies such as screen readers.
* Visual Improvements
The app has also been updated visually to match the the university's branding.
8.17.2
2020-05-06
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
8.17
2020-04-10
PC Finder Improvements
PC Finder now has the ability to show the availability of MacBooks that have recently been added to LapSafes.
Receive Important Alerts
You will now be able to receive push notifications from within the iBCU app. This will initially only be used for critical alerts (such as building closures). As we roll this feature out in the near future, you’ll be able to toggle the notifications that you wish to receive from within the "Settings" page.
8.16
2020-04-09
PC Finder Improvements
PC Finder now has the ability to show the availability of MacBooks that have recently been added to LapSafes.
Receive Important Alerts
You will now be able to receive push notifications from within the iBCU app. This will initially only be used for critical alerts (such as building closures). As we roll this feature out in the near future, you’ll be able to toggle the notifications that you wish to receive from within the "Settings" page.
5.15.1
2020-01-13
This release contains bug fixes and display enhancements.
5.15
2019-12-18
We've made many performance tweaks to this release of iBCU to give you a more streamlined mobile experience.
New features include:
* Staff and students can now report health and safety concerns via the help section
* Staff can check their remaining annual leave from their profile page
8.14
2019-11-20
We've listened to your feedback and redesigned the timetable to be more flexible and in line with what you expect.
* View your timetable by month, week or day
* Rotate your device into landscape mode to view your timetable for the entire week
* Tap on an appointment to view more details
8.13
2019-11-15
We've listened to your feedback and redesigned the timetable to be more flexible and in line with what you expect.
* View your timetable by month, week or day
* Rotate your device into landscape mode to view your timetable for the entire week
* Tap on an appointment to view more details
8.11
2019-09-14
This release includes bug fixes that will give a more robust and stable iBCU experience.
8.8
2019-03-19
This release includes bug fixes that will give a more robust and stable iBCU experience.
8.7
2019-01-25
This release includes bug fixes that will give a more robust and stable iBCU experience.
8.6
2019-01-17
This release includes bug fixes that will give a more robust and stable iBCU experience.
8.5
2018-11-30
This release includes bug fixes that will give a more robust and stable iBCU experience, particularly with the Attendance Monitoring system.
8.3
2018-06-15
PC Finder has recently been updated and now shows the availability of laptops for loan across Curzon, Parkside and City South. You can also now filter your search by building and computer type (Windows, MAC etc).
8.2
2018-04-26
Various bug fixes and enhancements.
8.1
2018-04-18
Bug fix for timetable feature where users were presented with an error on days where no timetable events occurred. Plus other minor bug fixes.
8.0
2018-03-24
This version has been completely rewritten and designed to bring iBCU back up to date.
7.7
2018-02-09
Minor bugfixes.
7.6
2017-10-01
Minor Bugfixes.
7.5
2017-07-04
Release of support for FM Helpdesk for Staff, plus some minor bug-fixes and improvements.
7.0
2017-03-18
Addition of iAsk mobile support for students, you can now send and track your iAsk enquiries on the go. Also PC Finder is now part of the app so you can see the availability of labs in Curzon.
6.7
2017-01-08
Minor bugfixes and improvements
6.5
2016-11-14
Minor bugfix and performance improvements.
6.0
2016-09-12
We are excited to announce that iBCU now support your timetable. You can now check your day's sessions and jump to a particular day before you make your plans.
We are also introducing a new feature called Home. Which is a feed that aggregates your timetable, Outlook calendar, library books on loan and Your Course assignments, so you will always keep up to date. This feature will grow and be added to in the future, so suggestions and feature requests are welcome.
5.5
2016-03-13
This update includes;
- Minor Bugfixes
- Support for DPA Policy agreement for Your Course and SAMs
5.0
2015-11-02
Introduction of Your Course mobile (beta) to allow staff and students to access course information on the go. Update and improvements for attendances monitoring using BLE beacon integration.
4.4
2015-03-26
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
4.3
2014-12-21
Minor bug-fixes, support of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Updated University branding.
4.2
2014-09-26
Updates Branding for the Student Union's Scratch Radio and TV.
4.1
2014-08-08
Fix for ScratchRadio audio stream, and UI improvement for Moodle Course display. Plus other minor bug fixes.
4.0
2014-06-28
Complete redesign and rewrite to refresh and prepare the platform for the coming years. Maps now integrate Bus times and key locations for transport. Addition of Student Attendance Monitoring support for staff, this tool aims to speedup and improve student attendance taking for staff. IT Help is added to help keep Student and Staff informed of IT related issues and events.
3.5
2013-01-01
Updates for all iBCU users:
✔ News, external news stories have links to their pages directly in the news story. You can also share the stories on Twitter or Facebook right from within the page.
✔ Student Union, this has been completely redesigned to now provide you with:
- Student Union news feeds, you can link out directly to the news stories web page in the browser and for events you can easily add them to your calendar so you don't forget. You can also share the stories and events on Twitter or Facebook right from within the page.
- Scratch Radio with listen now means you can checkout Birmingham's favourite Student radio station on the go. You will also be able to check out the radio stations schedule to see what shows are for you. Plus for big fans you can link directly to the official Scratch Radio app on the store.
- Tiger TV allows you to watch any of the last 20 videos posted on the Students own YouTube Chanel and find out what the students of BCU really care about. You can also share the videos on Twitter or Facebook right from within the page.
✔ Contact Us now includes the Universities Social media links.
✔ About Us has been updated and now provide quick links out to BCUs main site.
✔ Courses, you can now bookmark you favoured courses so they are more easily available from the bookmarks page and the Open Day widget.
✔ Open Day, now provides a link to your bookmarked courses.
Updates for staff and students (Activated apps):
✔ My Alerts now allow you to filter the list by Emails, Notices, Events and Feeds. Plus you can now easily add any Event to you devices Calendar.
✔ My Links now displays the links in categories just like iCity. Also when adding a new link from the device you can now choice an Icon and Category for that's new link.
✔ My Contacts allows you to sync your iCity contact list wit you local Address book so your contacts will be even easier to call, txt or mail straight from your device.
✔ Help & Info has been updated to give improved student email setup instructions.
✔ Moodle has also been updated to improve the download and caching of resources from your courses.
Also there has been a few other minor UI and performance tweaks which includes iPhone 5 support.
3.0
2012-05-02
Version 3 of iBCU introduces Moodle integration. Students and Staff who have activate/logged-in with the app will see the new Moodle widget. The widget will present you with a list of the courses you are enrolled on and will allow you to download and cache supported resource files for each course to read and review on the go.
This release also sees a few minor bug fixes.
Support for the new iPad retina display
2.95
2012-02-02
Minor Bug fixes around Library, Printing and Profile Widgets.
Addition of Travel information for between campuses in the Help & Info section for students.