Software and tools

The following software is available to all students during your studies at the University.

The Microsoft Student Advantage Scheme enables you access to digital downloads of Microsoft Office 365 on up to five PCs and five mobile devices, including Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and Android.

Applications available through the scheme include: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Teams, Sway and more.

This is the full version of the software – it will work offline – although after your relationship with the University ends, installed software will become 'read only' and you will need to purchase Microsoft Office from a commercial vendor.

Office 365 quick start guides

Download instructions

You will also have free access to 5TB of cloud storage via Microsoft OneDrive.

This gives you space to back-up your uni work, as well as to store documents, photos, and other files, share them with friends, and even collaborate on content. You're free to decide how you want to use it and can access OneDrive anywhere, anytime.

Zoom is the University’s video and audio online conferencing solution – providing you with your own personal video conferencing space.

It enables you to easily host or join a virtual meeting, where you can screen share and collaborate with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Microsoft Teams is a group project platform that brings together file storage, chat, notebooks and task management in one convenient location. This is a great tool to use for group assignments and can be used for free using your student account.

Software for your personal computer

A number of software packages and programs are available for you to download to your devices for free while you are a student here. These include anti-virus software, as well as programs that may be helpful for your course.

There are also software licenses you can purchase for discounted prices. Below is a list of Software available for students, where to get it and any charges involved

Antivirus

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes
Sophos

Windows

MacOS

Android

Service Portal

Nil No  

Microsoft Office

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes
Student Advantage Windows
 
MacOS
 
iOS
 
Android
Your NUmail account Nil No Version will revert to read only when you are no longer enrolled at UoN

Bibliographical

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes
EndNote Windows

MacOS
Service Portal Nil No  

Scientific

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes
Mathematica Windows

MacOS

Linux
Wolfram Online Store $149 No  
MATLAB Windows

MacOS

Linux
Service Portal Nil Yes Registered licence must be assigned to every computer on which software is installed
NVivo Windows

MacOS
Service Portal Nil No Download trial version and enter licence key for full version

Statistical

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes
JMP Windows

MacOS

Linux

Service Portal - Windows

Service Portal - Mac

Nil Yes

Registered licence must be assigned to every computer on which software is installed

SAS Windows Service Portal Nil Yes Download and unzip licence renewal file.
SPSS Windows

MacOS
Buy from IBM partner $138.99 Yes RHD students request installation on UoN laptop via the Service Desk

Miscellaneous

Software Available for: Available from:Cost Annual
renewal
Notes

SMART Notebook

Windows

MacOS
SMART website Nil Yes Download software using licence key
A variety of applications available
eg. Nero
Varies UoN Software Center hosted by Kivuto Varies No Software must be uninstalled when you are no longer enrolled at UoN

VPN Service for University Online Services Access within Mainland China

This VPN solution is optimised to improve the student experience from within mainland China.

If you are attempting to connect to University of Newcastle resources from outside mainland China please do not use this service.

Download the English instructions (PDF, 418KB) or read in simplified Chinese.