Toolkit University Support Portal

1. Digital Skills
2. University Systems and Software
3. University Services and Schools
4. Productivity Tools

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New Student

• Academic Integrity & Referencing
  Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct
• Academic Support: Neurodivergence
  Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Classroom PCs
  PC locations, etiquette, software & how to find free PCs
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Induction for New Students
  All the IT essentials you need to get started
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services
  Overview of computing facilities
• Library
  Find out about libraries available at UoA and how to use them
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS OneDrive
  Cloud based file storage from Microsoft
• MS Outlook
  University email service Outlook, part of Office 365
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• MyCurriculum
  Our online course selection system
• MyTimetable
  Sign up to tutorials, labs & practicals for your personal timetable
• Online Registration
  Find out how to register for a new academic year
• Spectrum.Life
  Student Helpline & Wellbeing App
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University networks

IT Services

• Acrobat
  Getting started with Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Data Storage
  University data storage services and locations
• Staff and Students access only Data Storage for Researchers
  Storage options and information for PGRs
• Global AutoCorrect
  Automated, intelligent spell-checker
• Grampian Data Safe Haven
  An introduction to the Safe Haven facility
• H Drive
  Reliable, secure, personal filespace on the University network
• High Performance Computing
  Services for solving complex computational problems
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Account: Password Reset
  Manage your University password
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services
  Overview of computing facilities
• IT Services for Researchers
  Tools & facilities specifically for researchers
• MATLAB
  A programming language that expresses matrix & array mathematics directly
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MindGenius
  Mindmapping & project management tool
• MS OneDrive
  Cloud based file storage from Microsoft
• MS Outlook
  University email service Outlook, part of Office 365
• MS SharePoint
  Guidance for using Microsoft SharePoint
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• MS Visio
  Microsoft's flowchart and diagram software
• My Identity for Staff & PGR
  Understand your various credentials
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• NVivo
  Organise and analyse non-numerical or unstructured data
• Panopto
  Record a lecture for your students, using Panopto
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN)
• SNAP
  Use SNAP to collect and manage online survey data
• Solidworks
  Computer aided design tool used by engineers
• SPSS
  A software package used for interactive, or batched statistical analysis.
• Windows 11
  Introduction to Windows 11 Operating System
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University networks
• ZendTo
  Share large files with internal or external collaborators

Assistive Technology

• Accessibility for Authors/Creators
  Guidance about making your content accessible
• Accessibility for Users
  Make content more accessible on your devices at home
• Assistive Technology Service
  Supporting individuals through use of technology
• Claro
  Software to support reading, writing and study
• Disability Service
  Advice, information and practical support for all students
• Global AutoCorrect
  Automated, intelligent spell-checker
• Grammarly
  Compose mistake-free writing with an AI-powered writing assistant
• IT Skills
  An introduction to basic IT skills for beginners
• Livescribe
  Sync audio & written notes using a Smartpen for better study materials
• MindGenius
  Mindmapping & project management tool
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• OpenDyslexic
  A unique free font to improve readability
• Phone Scanning
  Use your device to scan
• Pomodoro Technique
  Improve your productivity with healthy time management
• Workflowy
  A simple but powerful outlining tool for organising

Health and Wellbeing

• Aberdeen Sports Village
  World class facilities with opportunities for everyone
• Assistive Technology Service
  Supporting individuals through use of technology
• BeWell
  Activities to support your wellbeing
• Counselling
  Find out more about the University's Counselling Service
• Dark Reader
  Eye-care extension for your browser
• Digital Wellbeing
  Improve your relationship with technology
• Disability Service
  Advice, information and practical support for all students
• Focus Apps
  Focus and motivation apps
• Headspace
  Mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety & focus
• Health Coaching
  Achieve the positive lifestyle changes that matter to you
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
  Introduction to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Centre
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• Pomodoro Technique
  Improve your productivity with healthy time management
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• Spectrum.Life
  Student Helpline & Wellbeing App
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• WYSA
  Stress, sleep & mindfulness therapy chatbot

Undergraduate

• Academic Integrity & Referencing
  Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct
• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Approaches to Study
  University support to improve study skills
• Academic Skills: Feedback
  Understand and use marker feedback effectively
• Academic Skills: Maths & Stats
  Maths and Stats Support from SLS
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Develop your academic skills
• Academic Support: Neurodivergence
  Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Be The Spark
  Business incubator at UoA
• Careers & Employability
  Access MyCareerHub & support for career planning
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Generative AI
  Introduction to Generative AI
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account: Password Reset
  Manage your University password
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• MS Planner
  Kanban-style visual planning tool
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen & Turnitin Assignments for Students
  Introduction and guidance
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• MySkills
  Enhance your transferable & professional skills
• MyTimetable
  Sign up to tutorials, labs & practicals for your personal timetable
• Note-taking
  Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes
• Online Registration
  Find out how to register for a new academic year
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

Final Year

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Develop your academic skills
• Be The Spark
  Business incubator at UoA
• Graduation
  Find out about preparing for your graduation
• Graduation: Degree Classification
  How your degree is classified
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• MS Word: Long Documents
  Learn how to use long documents in Word
• MySkills
  Enhance your transferable & professional skills
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

International

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Approaches to Study
  University support to improve study skills
• Academic Skills: Feedback
  Understand and use marker feedback effectively
• Academic Skills: Maths & Stats
  Maths and Stats Support from SLS
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Develop your academic skills
• Assistive Technology Service
  Supporting individuals through use of technology
• Classroom PCs
  PC locations, etiquette, software & how to find free PCs
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• International Study Skills
  Academic skills for international students
• International: Incoming Students
  For international students studying at UoA
• International: Outgoing Students
  For UoA students travelling abroad for study
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Skills
  An introduction to basic IT skills for beginners
• Library
  Find out about libraries available at UoA and how to use them
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University networks

Postgraduate Taught

• Academic Integrity & Referencing
  Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct
• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Feedback
  Understand and use marker feedback effectively
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Develop your academic skills
• Academic Support: Neurodivergence
  Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Generative AI
  Introduction to Generative AI
• Staff and Students access only Glow
  School of Education: How to use Glow account (University login required)
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Account: Password Reset
  Manage your University password
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• Library: Finding Resources
  How to search for library resources
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Planner
  Kanban-style visual planning tool
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN)
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

Postgraduate Research

• Academic Integrity & Referencing
  Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Develop your academic skills
• Academic Support: Neurodivergence
  Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Be The Spark
  Business incubator at UoA
• Calendaring for Staff & PGR
  How do I use my Outlook calendar?
• Data Management Plan
  Learn how to write a DMP
• Staff and Students access only Data Storage for Researchers
  Storage options and information for PGRs
• Decolonising the Curriculum
  Practical advice and guidance
• DORA
  What is the Declaration on Research Assesment?
• Generative AI
  Introduction to Generative AI
• Google Analytics Academy
  Learn analytics with free online courses
• Grampian Data Safe Haven
  An introduction to the Safe Haven facility
• High Performance Computing
  Services for solving complex computational problems
• Information Governance
  University guidance for handling information about people
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Account: Password Reset
  Manage your University password
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services for Researchers
  Tools & facilities specifically for researchers
• Library: Finding Resources
  How to search for library resources
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Planner
  Kanban-style visual planning tool
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• MS Visio
  Microsoft's flowchart and diagram software
• My Identity for Staff & PGR
  Understand your various credentials
• NVivo
  Organise and analyse non-numerical or unstructured data
• Podcasting
  A guide to podcasting
• Pure
  Learn more about the University of Aberdeen's research information system
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN)
• SafePod
  Standardised safe setting for secure data access
• SNAP
  Use SNAP to collect and manage online survey data
• SPSS
  A software package used for interactive, or batched statistical analysis.
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing

Staff

• Accessibility for Authors/Creators
  Guidance about making your content accessible
• Acrobat
  Getting started with Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
  How to produce audio for free using Audacity
• Calendaring for Staff & PGR
  How do I use my Outlook calendar?
• Data Storage
  University data storage services and locations
• Decision Time
  All-in-one board, meeting and risk management
• Decolonising the Curriculum
  Practical advice and guidance
• Digitally Enhanced Teaching Spaces
  Guidance for using DETS teaching rooms
• Staff access only EventsAIR
  All-in-one event management solution for staff
• Generative AI
  Introduction to Generative AI
• Staff and Students access only Glow
  School of Education: How to use Glow account (University login required)
• Google Analytics Academy
  Learn analytics with free online courses
• Staff access only Infohub: Guides for Staff
  Guidance and procedures for Infohub staff
• Information Governance
  University guidance for handling information about people
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account: MFA
  Set up Multi Factor Authentication
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services
  Overview of computing facilities
• IT Services for Researchers
  Tools & facilities specifically for researchers
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Planner
  Kanban-style visual planning tool
• MS SharePoint
  Guidance for using Microsoft SharePoint
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• My Identity for Staff & PGR
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen & Turnitin Assignments for Staff
  Guidance and support for staff
• MyAberdeen & Turnitin Assignments for Students
  Introduction and guidance
• Staff access only MyAberdeen Admin
  Staff resource detailing C7 processes and grade management
• MyAberdeen: Copyright
  Understanding copyright on our VLE
• MyAberdeen: Staff
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment.
• Panopto
  Record a lecture for your students, using Panopto
• Podcasting
  A guide to podcasting
• Pure
  Learn more about the University of Aberdeen's research information system
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN)
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• SNAP
  Use SNAP to collect and manage online survey data
• Vevox Polling Software
  Make your session interactive with polls
• Video: Create animation with Canva
  Create 2D animated videos
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University networks