Introduction: 

  • The University supports access to a wide range of software and applications to support research, teaching and learning, and business activities. 
  • Software availability depends on our user licenses and may be limited to specific user groups or University managed devices. 

  

Security:

 

  • If our systems detect an attempt to install non-approved software, you will be prompted to submit a request.  
  • You will be asked to provide a brief explanation including software name, function, version and download location.
  • Requests are usually responded to within one working day.


 

Software on University-Managed Devices: 


Device Type
    

Details

User Groups

Desktop Devices

Unless otherwise requested, all supported laptops are built with our Standard image.

Staff and PGRs

Classroom Devices 

Generic Software (Reviewed annually)

 

Staff and all students
Classroom Devices 

Course Specific Software 

Specific student groups


  



Remote Access
    

Details

User Groups

vClassroom


 Access software via our virtual classroom 

Staff and all students
vClassroom

Course Specific Software 

Specific student groups


Other Software 

  

Location 
     

Details

User Groups

Software Center

A wide range of software to downloaded and install:

 

  • Software packages the University holds a site licence for.
  • Sign in with your university credentials.  
  • Depending on licensing, can be used on your personal device or on a university-managed device for off-campus use.
  • Some packages are available for Mac.

 

How to Access: 

 

  • Go to the Software Center on your computer: Start Menu > All Programs > Microsoft System Centre > Software Center
  • Select software from list or use search function. 
  • Read any notes and then click: Install.

Staff and PGRs

 

Software Download Service

 

Install on UoA-managed and personal devices.

Staff and all students

Software Purchasing

 

Need other software? Search here. 

 

  • License costs may apply. 
  • All security and information governance processes must be followed when bringing in new software. 

 

 

Can’t find what you need? 

 

  • Request support here. 
  • Before purchasing non-standard software, please consider available options.  

 

Staff and PGRs