Supported Tools

Information, support, guidance, and training on supported tools for events.

Supported tools for online and digital events

Tool
Numbers (max)
Video Capacity
Summary
Microsoft Teams Meetings 

1,000 interactive, with overflow up to 10,000 view/listen only.

 

 

Desktop - 9 videos by default or 98 if large gallery mode is enabled - to do this, see below:

Video call guidance

Browser - 4 participant videos

  • Preferred platform for all non-teaching video meetings and collaborations.
  • Fully integrated into University infrastructure.
  • Highly secure. 
  • Optional presenter video modes and breakout rooms.
Microsoft Teams Webinars1,000 interactive, with overflow up to 10,000 view/listen only.

10+ Panellist/Presenter Videos

Browser - 4 Panellist/Presenter videos.

  • Customisable registration forms for attendees.
  • Clearer roles for organiser, presenter, and attendee
  • Present to larger audiences than Teams meetings, with higher quality.
Microsoft Teams Town Halls


10,000 (Q&A interactive)

 

1 presenter's video is shown at a time but an event coordinator can easily switch between videos.
  • Recommended for large corporate events for best quality. 
  • Ideal for larger/complex non-teaching video meetings and collaborations.
  • Requires special production team training for pre-setup and practice events.
  • Cost-effective solution with a better experience for both your audience and presenters.
Blackboard Collaborate250 (500 with additional notice)Up to 25 video streams
  • should be used in all cases for teaching.
  • Fully integrated into LEARN.
  • Contains updated class lists and other features needed for effective support and administration of classes.
  • Can be accessed by all staff and students in Collaborate channel of MyEd.

Zoom (Enterprise)

Retiring 4th May 2026. 

N/AN/A
  • The University's centrally supported Zoom service will be retired on 4th May. For more information, see the Smarter Meetings Hub below:

Transition from Zoom to Teams

Event Tickets & Promotion (Eventbrite)N/A, use with a supported meeting streaming platform (e.g. Teams)N/ASupports event discovery and engagement through free ticket or sale ticket promotion campaigns. 
Specialised Event
(vendor/product support)		Multiple options from low volume to massive audience sizesSingle video or multiple

Recommended vendors supporting:

  • Single or concurrent track and session events.
  • Attendee portal app.
  • Finance Management.
  • Vendor Management.
  • Accommodation & Hospitality.
  • Kiosk Management.
  • Abstract Management.
  • Poster & Stall Management.

Still don't know which tool to use?

Based on the type of meeting or event you're organising, our selector tool linked below might help make a recommendation.

Which Meeting or Events Platform?

 

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