Lecture Recording – Student FAQs

No. Not all lectures are suitable for recording. Recordings will only take place where appropriate, and the decision rests with your lecturer. Lecturers may also pause or exclude parts of a lecture from being captured. Do not rely on having access to recordings. 

No. The only type of live teaching which may be recorded is lectures. Tutorials, seminars, labs and workshops will not normally be recorded.

A recording light in the lecture room will indicate when a recording is in progress.

• 🔴 (Solid Red) = Recording in Progress 
• 🟡 (Flashing Yellow) = Recording Paused 
• 🔵 (Solid Blue) = Error 

By default, recordings focus on the lecturer and the presentation materials, not on students. However, depending on the setup of the teaching room, there is a chance that you may still be picked up in the recording. 

Recordings will normally be available through your Canvas module 48 hours after the lecture. Recordings will appear embedded on a Canvas page or in the ‘Panopto Video’ area of your Canvas course (click 'Panopto Video' in the course navigation menu). 

By default, access is restricted to those enrolled on the Canvas module. Recordings will normally be available for the duration of your enrolment on the degree programme. 

No. Recordings are designed to support your learning, not to replace live teaching. Attending class gives you valuable opportunities for discussion, interaction, and immediate feedback that recordings cannot replicate. You are still expected to attend all scheduled lectures. 

You can use recordings in whatever way you need to support your learning. For example, you can revisit complex material, catch details you missed in class, fill in gaps in your notes, slow the recording down, revise before an exam etc.

Check out the Making the Most of Lecture Recordings Guide for research-based tips. 

No. By default, recordings cannot be downloaded.

No. Students are not permitted to record teaching sessions unless they have been given prior explicit permission. 

Yes. Automated captions will be available for automated recordings. These are typically 90% accurate.