Canvas

Your Digital Learning Platform

Welcome to Canvas!

Welcome to the Swansea University Canvas Webpages, where you can learn more about our digital learning platform - Canvas.

Swansea University is renowned for its learning, teaching and assessment excellence. This excellence is facilitated and enhanced by the Canvas platform, which provides an online space in which students can participate in learning activities, and course communities can thrive.

Whether you are a staff member or student, these webpages are designed to aid you in your use of Canvas through the provision of key information, and the sign-posting of available support.

Getting Started in Canvas

This webguide provides everything that new students will need to get started with Canvas, including helpful videos, advice, and support details.

Go to 'Getting Started in Canvas'

What's New in Canvas?

Canvas has had a few feature updates over the summer break. There are new features like Smart Search and Pronouns, and improvements to existing features like Discussions. Check out our web-guide – What’s new in Canvas? (24/25) – to find out more.

Go to 'What's new in Canvas?'

Support for Students

Support for Staff