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.

• Office365 download:

  • Staff and students can sign into the Office365 portal, download and install Office for use on home and personal devices.
  • Permits installation on upto 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 mobile devices. 
  • Could also use Office365 apps on the web

• 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:

  • Superceeded by Office365 benefit in most cases but useful for installation without an office365 login. 
  • Staff in the campus count can purchase a personal copy of office or windows upgrade from On The Hub's edinburgh page.