Jisc Online Surveys

The online survey tool, provided under licence from Jisc, can be used to conduct small or large scale surveys over the Internet.

Survey questionnaires are easy to set up, and offer a variety of question formats, and a simple page and section structure.

Survey respondents simply need to visit a dedicated webpage to complete the questionnaire.

Some very easy to use data analysis tools are available.

Typical applications include:

• postgraduate research projects
• course evaluation questionnaires
• customer quality evaluation surveys
• transport to work surveys
• student careers surveys

Eligibility

This tool is available for use by University staff. Students may also use online surveys, subject to approval from their academic supervisor.

Staff - How to request a Jisc Online Survey account

University staff should use Unidesk self service portal to request the creation of an Online Survey account. Please do not contact online surveys (Jisc) directly.

You will need to provide your email address. If you are applying on behalf of colleagues, you must provide their email addresses also.  Once your request is approved, you will be sent a link to your Ulster University email address, to activate your account.

Students - How to request a Jisc Online Survey account

Students who require an Online Survey account should make a request to their supervisor. If approved, the supervisor should complete the Unidesk self service portal form.  Once your request is approved, you will be sent a link to your Ulster University email address, to activate your account.

Data Protection Responsibilities when using Online Surveys

It is important that you consider Protecting Information when sharing information while using Jisc Online surveys.

The online surveys tool has a feature called Survey Files.  Please note this folder should never be used to store personal data, since information shared here will be publicly available.

Please familiarise yourself with the Ulster University data protection policy prior to using Jisc Surveys.

Supporting Materials

• Login via the online surveys login page.
• Designing a survey
• Distributing a survey
• Analysing a survey
• Jisc Survey  Online surveys help and support
• Staff should complete the LinkedIn Learning training on Cyber Security & Safer Digital Communications.
• Visit our Digital Skills training event page to check when the next Jisc Online Surveys training event will be held.

How to Obtain Help