Software Downloads
Downloads of software provided to staff and students.
Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
Cisco Webex Teams is the application used for video conferencing.
Installation and setup information can be found here
A range of background images are available to download that can be used in Teams.
Applications for home use
Applications for home use
Free Microsoft Office 365 for staff and students on up to 5 different devices.
Microsoft Project and Visio aren't available with the free Microsoft Office download. If you wish to use these programmes you will have to pay for this yourself or access them through MyUHI
The below products are also available for free to eligible students - please see product pages for eligibility information:
- Microsoft Imagine - if you are a STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) student you can download various other Microsoft packages for free (e.g. MS Visio or MS Project).
- Autodesk
- Nvivo
- Matlab (STEM Students)
- National Instruments (STEM Students)
- SPSS Statistics
Much of the software licensed for the University is also available when working at home through MyUHI.
Viewers and plugins
Viewers and plugins
The following software plugins MAY be required for you to view content delivered from your course.
Adobe Reader
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Java
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QuickTime Player
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RealPlayer
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Windows Media Player
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VLC Player
- Mac OS X users will need to install the Windows Media Components for QuickTime to allow them to view Windows Media content.
Useful mobile apps
Useful mobile apps
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Lynda.com | iPhone | Android | Windows |
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