The must-have apps
Get the latest and greatest fun and useful apps all designed to make your life easier.
The must-have apps
Learning on the go:
The myUoN app is available free for iPhone and Android from your app store. The app gives single sign on access to important student systems and includes the following features:
It is anticipated that the MyUoN V2.1 app upgrade will include your Numail and MyHub and Print Copy accounts.
Blackboard Mobile Learn is a free mobile application that enables interactive access to Blackboard course sites via a compatible mobile device. Blackboard Mobile is not yet a complete alternative to accessing and managing Blackboard courses via a web browser on a computer. However, it does add mobility to some Blackboard features including Announcements, Course Content, Discussion Boards and more. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and HP devices.
The UoN Future Students app has great interactive maps to help you easily find your way around the Newcastle, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses. It’s also handy for looking up events and researching degrees.
The Library's mobile web pages are also useful to bookmark on your phone.
Get lost much? The Lost On Campus app will help you find every tutorial room, lecture theatre, coffee shop, carpark, bus stop, sports field, toilet, even your nearest vending machine. A compass even points you in the right direction.
Are you a note loser? Get the Evernote app, which will store and organise your notes, webpages, photos etc using your computer, phone, and the web.
Dropbox will let you store files (cloud computing) via desktops and mobiles.
Do you like to be a crowd pleaser during your presentations? Keynote is for iPads, iPhones and iPods and will allow you to create and share presentations. It can also be stored in iCloud!
The app- 'Pages' on itunes could be handy too, as it lets you create letters, reports, flyers and invitations.
Google Apps will probably make your life easier too. It’s for iphones and Androids and includes apps for Google Search, Google Docs, Google Books.
Entertainment:
If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest social activities and gigs on the Newcastle campus, download the U smartphone app called the U at UoN. The U (aka UoN Services) provide a range of support services, food and drink outlets and put on the social activities and events on campus. It also has a student diary, club events and member discount locations. It’s compatible with all smartphones and is free to download! Search it on the App Store now. There’s also a mobile version of their website.
On the Central Coast campus, you can download iCampusCentral for free. The app is provided by Campus Central and is compatible on all smartphones. The app features a diary and discount system. You can also get the latest news, campus maps, upcoming events as well as discounts on and off campus. You can personalise your diary by subscribing to the clubs and societies that interest you, and add your own events, notes and reminders.
Personal apps:
MEDITATION AND RELAXATION APPS
Breathing and Relaxation app - Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool. It is designed to help stablise your mood, control your anger and manage your anxiety.
Mayo Clinic Meditation app is a clinically validated method of meditation you can easily practice using your iPhone or iPod. Developed by Mayo Clinic, this meditation program will help you feel more focused and relaxed throughout your day.
MOOD APPS
Exercise Your Mood app from Black Dog Institute encourages you to exercise. The free app allows you to set your distance and time goal and tracks your personal best.
myCompass is an interactive self-help service that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing. You can track your moods, write about them and view information and tips. You can also choose to do one of the modules designed to help you manage mild to moderate stress, anxiety and depression.
The Finding Optimism app is designed to help develop your understanding of your own mental health. It acts as a springboard to detect patterns in your health and develop strategies to proactively manage depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.
The Get Happy Mobile app helps people with depression to better manage their symptoms. This app is a 8-10 week course involving 6 lessons. This program is part of a clinical trial and is an alternative to face to face counselling.
Other apps we found handy:
The Transport Info app features up-to-date details about train, bus and ferry services in Newcastle and Sydney. You can access timetables and get information about service changes. The app is compatible on iPhone and Android.
The mTAXI 2 app allows Iphone users to book taxis in Newcastle and Sydney. It’s a much quicker and simpler way than calling and the app is free.
iTorch is a simple, but incredibly convenient application that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a flashlight.
A QR Reader and Scanner allows you to read QR codes being used at University. You simply hold the reader over the code and it will open the web page for that code.
Do you have any recommendations for great apps?
