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.
- Microsoft Imagine helps students develop their ideas and boldly bring them to life. Simply create your student account and verify your student status to access developer resources, contests, trainings and download the same tools and products used by professional developers.
- On your university webstore, click the Students tab Look for 'Windows 10' under the Microsoft tab and 'Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac' under the More Software tab Add the software you want to purchase to the cart (Please check your Mac computer has met the system requirement for running Parallels Desktop. For more info, click here).
Parallel Desktop For Mac Free
Applications available through the scheme include: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, Teams, Sway and more.
Buy Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac and get Parallels Toolbox for free! With the new Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac, you can seamlessly use Windows on your Mac, without rebooting. Students and faculty members can get Parallels for 50% off through OnTheHub! Only $39.99 USD / year Faculty & student. Parallels Desktop for Students. Parallels Desktop allows Mac users to run a Windows-based PC from within macOS using a virtual machine (VM). Please consult this guide for general assistance with setting up Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop.
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.
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You will also have free access to 1TB 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. Daughter the wild youth ep zip.
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.
Changes to Zoom Settings
Please see below some new Zoom meetings controls that have been introduced relating to screen sharing and meeting access.
- The “Require meeting password” setting will be set automatically for all meetings made after 8 April 2020. When meetings are scheduled a random password will be added. The password will be encrypted into the meeting link. People who join a meeting by clicking on the link will not see any change. These instructions show you how to change the password settings, including changing the password. If you would like these settings to be set up as the default for your Zoom meeting then please recreate the meeting – alternatively these settings can be updated manually.
Remember: The best way to access Zoom is via your University provided Zoom account, it gives you the ability to host your own multi-person meetings for up to 24 hours.
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
Parallels For Mac Student Free
Antivirus
| Software | Available for: | Available from: | Cost | Annual renewal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Windows MacOS Android | 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 | IT Services - ServiceUON | 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 | IT Services - ServiceUON | Nil | Yes | Registered licence must be assigned to every computer on which software is installed |
| NVivo | Windows MacOS | IT Services - ServiceUON | 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 | Nil | Yes | Registered licence must be assigned to every computer on which software is installed | |
| SAS | Windows MacOS | IT Services - ServiceUON | 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 IT Services 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, Parallels | 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.