How to Access Microsoft Software

Campus provides certain Microsoft products for university staff counted in the agreement.

There are various ways you can get hold of Microsoft software at the University.

Office 365 download:

  • Staff and students can sign into the Office 365 portal, download and install Office for use on home and personal devices.*
  • Permits installation on up to 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 mobile devices.*
  • Could also use Office365 apps on the web

*This only applies to accounts that are licensed with Microsoft 365 A5 license. For more information on licensing and subscription, see: Office 365 Subscription | Information Services

Managed Desktop: 

  • Most Campus software is delivered direct to the desktop in your office if it is a managed desktop computer.
    • Only staff in the campus count are permitted the campus software on sole use university desktops.
  • Install or request software from the Application Catalogue if it's not on your computer
    • Some software such as Project Pro, Visio Pro or prem and Visual Studio Enterprise require the purchase of a select license
  • Get in touch with your local IT support or the IS help services* to request the software on your managed desktop if it's not there.
  • N.B. Newest versions may not be packaged yet.

Manual installation at the university: 

  • Check to see of your local IT support has arrangements in place for installing the software.
  • Or make an appointment installation via IS help services*.
  • Only staff in the campus count are permitted the campus software on sole use university desktops.

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