InsubriaPlay – The University’s public video platform

InsubriaPlay is the University of Insubria’s service for watching its official video content.

The platform organises videos by topic and makes them easy to find and watch.

• Degree programmes and student guidance
• University communications
• Research and public engagement
• Digital services and user support
• Academic and scientific events

Anyone can watch the University’s official videos on InsubriaPlay without signing in.
For teaching activities and managing restricted content, the University uses dedicated platforms that integrate with its e-learning systems.

The service is for

• current and prospective students
• academic staff and researchers
• technical and administrative staff
• members of the public, stakeholders and communities interested in the University’s activities

Anyone can watch the videos without registering.

InsubriaPlay lets you

• browse official University videos organised by topic
• follow playlists on topics that interest you
• watch video tutorials on how to use the University’s digital services
• explore topics related to teaching, student guidance, research and outreach

The University selects and organises the videos to provide clear, consistent information that users can return to over time.

You can access InsubriaPlay through a web browser, including on mobile devices.

You can do the following.

• browse the sections by topic
• use the search function
• watch individual videos or explore themed collections

Content is organised into themed collections and playlists, making it easy to browse topics that interest you and return to them over time.

This gives you a consistent way to find and watch videos across the University’s portal.

You can also keep up with new content by subscribing to folders, creators or topics within the portal. This option is available for selected topics and requires you to sign in with your University account.

InsubriaPlay is free from advertising and unrelated content. It is designed to provide a viewing experience that supports the University’s educational and informational aims.

With fewer distractions, the platform provides a viewing environment with three qualities.

• It helps viewers focus on the videos.
• It provides a neutral setting.
• It respects viewers’ attention.

The focus stays on the content’s informational, educational and institutional value.

Alongside official University and outreach content, InsubriaPlay has a section dedicated to services and video tutorials. It helps users and University teams use the University’s main technologies and platforms.

These videos help users find their way around and complement the University’s existing support services.

• Help users find the tools and services they need.
• Make digital tools easier to use and procedures easier to follow.
• Complement existing help and support channels.

Video is an integral part of the University’s digital services, providing practical guidance and information.

The platform offers features that make materials more accessible and easier to use. These features help the University

• make content easier to browse
• reuse materials over time
• integrate content with its official web channels

The aim is to provide a high-quality service that meets the University’s standards and puts users’ needs first.

To make videos more accessible and easier to use, the platform can generate text transcripts of video content and lets users search within audiovisual materials. This makes it easier to find specific information and reuse content over time.

InsubriaPlay content is published for information, outreach and institutional purposes.

The service is open to everyone and free of charge.
For authoritative information, refer to official communications, administrative decisions or guidance from the relevant University offices.