We will begin the Classroom/Lecture Theatre refresh on 1 July 2025, so it is essential you let us know your requirements before 30 June 2025. If you do not, we cannot guarantee the software will be available as required.
This year we will be deploying Windows 11 on all IT Services-managed student classroom and lecture theatre PCs. We will be using Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Edge will be the default browser.
Departmental Teaching Software
For academic year 2025/26, please let us know if you require any of the following:
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New applications
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Existing applications
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Upgrades
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Specific configurations
Please do not assume that someone else will request commonly used software, or that colleagues will request software on your behalf.
Remember that classroom software must be licensed for concurrent use. If you have any queries about licensing, please get in touch. New software version updates can only proceed if we can acquire the licence and install before the 1 July deadline, the new software must also be compatible with Windows 11. If this is not possible, the software version will remain the same until the next classroom refresh, which is scheduled for Summer 2026.
Software provided by IT Services
Here is the live list of proposed upgrades to software provided by IT Services. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
Science Teaching Hub
The laptop devices in the Science Teaching Hub (STH) run a different software portfolio. If you have any requirements for teaching software on these devices, then please make a separate request with specific reference to the STH.
The PCs at the teaching stations in the labs will be refreshed in line with our standard lecture theatre build.
How to get in touch with us
Contact us at servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk .
Security patches and software updates
To maintain our Digital Security, we may have to update software during term-time or, in extreme cases, remove software completely if security patches are no longer available.