Getting Microsoft Software

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

How do I get the software?

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.

  • Work at Home:

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