Student holding a mobile device with new MyPort homepage displaying on screen

Introducing a new MyPort homepage, navigation and search design for a seamless website experience.

15 September 2025

5 minutes

Following student feedback, the redesigned MyPort website reflects our commitment to making digital interactions intuitive, efficient, and user-focused. Whether you’re a new or returning student, the updated design ensures you can find what you need with ease.

 

What’s new?

 

Modernised homepage

The new homepage offers a clean, visually appealing layout that prioritises clarity and accessibility. Key features include:

  • Streamlined interface: a refreshed design with intuitive layouts, making it easier to access core services like student digital tool links, announcements, events, student services, and emergency contacts, based on user preferences, helping you quickly find relevant tools and information.
  • Responsive design: optimised for all devices, ensuring a consistent experience whether you’re browsing on a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
New MyPort homepage mobile and desktop view

MyPort new homepage mobile and desktop view

 

Enhanced navigation

Our navigation system has been crafted with user feedback at its core. Highlights include:

  • Sticky navigation bar: a fixed top menu that remains accessible as you scroll, ensuring effortless movement across the site.
  • Simplified menu structure: a clear, concise menu with logical groupings, reducing the number of clicks needed to reach key sections and making it simple to backtrack or explore related content.
New MyPort primary navigation menu mobile and desktop view

New MyPort primary navigation menu mobile and desktop view

New MyPort secondary menu navigation mobile and desktop view

MyPort new secondary menu overlay display

 

Upgraded search functionality

The new search system is faster, smarter, and more precise, empowering users to locate information effortlessly. Key improvements include:

  • Autocomplete suggestions: Predictive text helps users find relevant results faster, inspired by leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon.
  • Advanced Filters: Refine searches by categories such as services, documentation, or news, ensuring accurate results tailored to your needs.
  • Mobile optimisation: The search bar is prominently placed on mobile devices, catering to the 54% of website traffic generated from mobile phones.
New MyPort search experience mobile and desktop view

New MyPort search experience mobile and desktop view

 

Students Digital Platforms page

We've created a list of digital platforms students can quickly access and easily find for their university studies.

New Student Digital Platforms webpage mobile and desktop view

New MyPort Student Digital Platforms webpage mobile and desktop view

 

Interactive map

An interactive map can be found in the Maps and Directions MyPort page to easily find University buildings, car and bicycle parking spots across the University.

New interactive map

New interactive map mobile and desktop display

 

MyPort website feedback

We welcome your feedback

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If you need a to get in touch with a member of staff for anything else, please visit our contacts page.