Toolkit Your Digital Companion for University

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

Choose your user group

Working from Home

• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
  How to produce audio for free using Audacity
• Box of Broadcasts
  VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
• Email for Staff & PGR
  Guidance for email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• f.lux
  Reduce eye strain and regulate your bodyclock for better sleep
• Headspace
  Mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety & focus
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyAberdeen: Staff
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment.
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• Panopto
  Record a lecture for your students, using Panopto
• Pomodoro Technique
  Improve your productivity with healthy time management
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing
• ZendTo
  Share large files with internal or external collaborators

Staff tools for Blended Learning

• Accessibility for Authors/Creators
  Guidance about making your content accessible
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
  How to produce audio for free using Audacity
• Blackboard & Turnitin Assignments for Staff
  Guidance and support for staff
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• Staff access only MyAberdeen Admin
  Staff resource detailing C7 processes and grade management
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• 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
• Video: Create animation with Sparkol
  Easy whiteboard-style animations
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing

Student tools for Blended Learning

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Accessibility for Users
  Make content more accessible on your devices at home
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
  How to produce audio for free using Audacity
• Blackboard & Turnitin Assignments for Students
  Introduction and guidance
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Digital Intelligence
  Digital skills for a digital world
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• FutureLearn
  Free online courses & MOOCS to improve your Digital Skills
• Google Digital Garage
  Free digital skills training for data, tech and marketing
• Grammarly
  Compose mistake-free writing with an AI-powered writing assistant
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• Information Security Training for Students
  Essential UoA cyber security course
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• Note-taking
  Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• Social Media
  Safe practice tips and advice for using social media
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
  Online mental health and wellbeing service

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
• Audio Notetaker
  Study, revision and note taking tool
• Claro
  Software to support reading, writing and study
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Disability Service
  Advice, information and practical support for all students
• Dragon
  The world's best-selling speech recognition software
• Evernote
  Designed for note taking, organising, and archiving
• 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
• MindManager
  Powerful and flexible mind mapping tool
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• 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
• Counselling
  Find out more about the University's Counselling Service
• Digital Intelligence
  Digital skills for a digital world
• Disability Service
  Advice, information and practical support for all students
• f.lux
  Reduce eye strain and regulate your bodyclock for better sleep
• Headspace
  Mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety & focus
• Health and Safety
  Ensuring campuses are safe for all
• 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
• Nightline
  Student run listening and information service based in the University.
• Pomodoro Technique
  Improve your productivity with healthy time management
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
  Online mental health and wellbeing service

New Student

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Academic Skills: Study Strategies
  University support to improve study skills
• Accessibility for Users
  Make content more accessible on your devices at home
• Classroom PCs
  PC locations, etiquette, software & how to find free PCs
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• H Drive
  Reliable, secure, personal filespace on the University network
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• Information Security Training for Students
  Essential UoA cyber security course
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• 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: Undergrads and PGTs
  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
• 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
• Note-taking
  Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes
• Online Registration
  Find out how to register for a new academic year
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Referencing & Plagiarism
  Guidance and signposting to resources such as Turnitin
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
  Online mental health and wellbeing service
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University wireless

Undergraduate

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Academic Skills: Study Strategies
  University support to improve study skills
• Anatomy
  Learn about Anatomy practical classes and effective revision
• Assessment & Degree Classification
  How overall UG degree outcome is calculated
• Blackboard & Turnitin Assignments for Students
  Introduction and guidance
• Box of Broadcasts
  VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
• Careers and Employability Service
  Advice and information to support you
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Digital Intelligence
  Digital skills for a digital world
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• Enhanced Transcripts
  University document that records all achievements
• FutureLearn
  Free online courses & MOOCS to improve your Digital Skills
• GoConqr
  Personal learning environment and all-in-one revision tool
• Google Digital Garage
  Free digital skills training for data, tech and marketing
• Grammarly
  Compose mistake-free writing with an AI-powered writing assistant
• iDEA
  Develop digital and employability skills by collecting digital badges
• Inform: Feedback For Your Future
  Share your views with the University
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• Information Security Training for Students
  Essential UoA cyber security course
• International: Outgoing Students
  For UoA students travelling abroad for study
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services: Undergrads and PGTs
  Overview of computing facilities
• Microscopy
  Learn about the different types of Microscopy available at IMS
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyAberdeen: Students
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment
• MyCurriculum
  Our online course selection system
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• Note-taking
  Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes
• Online Registration
  Find out how to register for a new academic year
• Physiology & Pharmacology
  Learn how to use pipettes properly in a lab environment
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Referencing & Plagiarism
  Guidance and signposting to resources such as Turnitin
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• Social Media
  Safe practice tips and advice for using social media
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
  Online mental health and wellbeing service

International

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Assistive Technology Service
  Supporting individuals through use of technology
• Box of Broadcasts
  VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
• Classroom PCs
  PC locations, etiquette, software & how to find free PCs
• CrashCourse Study Skills
  Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• International: Incoming Students
  For international students studying at UoA
• International: Outgoing Students
  For UoA students travelling abroad for study
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• 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: Undergrads and PGTs
  Overview of computing facilities
• 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
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyCurriculum
  Our online course selection system
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University wireless

Final Year

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Academic Skills: Study Strategies
  University support to improve study skills
• Assessment & Degree Classification
  How overall UG degree outcome is calculated
• Careers and Employability Service
  Advice and information to support you
• Enhanced Transcripts
  University document that records all achievements
• FutureLearn
  Free online courses & MOOCS to improve your Digital Skills
• Graduation
  Find out about preparing for your graduation
• iDEA
  Develop digital and employability skills by collecting digital badges
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyCurriculum
  Our online course selection system
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects
• Working with Long Documents
  Create & manipulate long documents, e.g. theses

Postgraduate Taught

• Academic Skills: Academic Writing
  University support to improve your writing
• Academic Skills: Maths
  Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen
• Academic Skills: Online
  University-based online skill development
• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Academic Skills: Study Strategies
  University support to improve study skills
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Box of Broadcasts
  VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
• DORA
  What is the Declaration on Research Assesment?
• Email for Students (UG & PGT)
  Student email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• FutureLearn
  Free online courses & MOOCS to improve your Digital Skills
• 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
• Information Security Training for Students
  Essential UoA cyber security course
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• 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: Undergrads and PGTs
  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
• My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyCurriculum
  Our online course selection system
• Online Registration
  Find out how to register for a new academic year
• Postgraduate Admissions
  How to accept your offer from the University
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• Time Management
  Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

Postgraduate Research

• Academic Skills: Student Learning Service
  Reach your academic potential
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Altmetrics
  See how your research is being received around the world
• 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
• DORA
  What is the Declaration on Research Assesment?
• Google Analytics Academy
  Learn analytics with free online courses
• Grampian Data Safe Haven
  An introduction to the Safe Haven facility
• Information Governance
  University guidance for handling information about people
• Information Security
  Find out how to keep your digital world safe
• IT Account Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• 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 for Researchers
  Tools & facilities specifically for researchers
• IT Services: Staff and PGRs
  Overview of computing facilities
• IT Training
  Resources and training opportunities for staff and students
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• MS Visio
  Microsoft's flowchart and diagram software
• My Identity for Staff & PGR
  Understand your various credentials
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• NVivo
  Organise and analyse non-numerical or unstructured data
• Postgraduate Admissions
  How to accept your offer from the University
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• PURE
  Learn more about the University of Aberdeen's research information system
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• SNAP
  Use SNAP to collect and manage online survey data
• SPSS
  A software package used for interactive, or batched statistical analysis.
• Staff access only Using University Templates
  Guidance about Word & PowerPoint templates
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing

Staff

• Accessibility for Authors/Creators
  Guidance about making your content accessible
• Accessibility for Users
  Make content more accessible on your devices at home
• Acrobat
  Getting started with Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Elements
  Photoshop and Premiere Elements - for image and video editing
• Adobe Sign
  Sign documents and forms digitally
• Altmetrics
  See how your research is being received around the world
• Assistive Technology Service
  Supporting individuals through use of technology
• Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
  How to produce audio for free using Audacity
• Blackboard & Turnitin Assignments for Staff
  Guidance and support for staff
• Box of Broadcasts
  VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
• Calendaring for Staff & PGR
  How do I use my Outlook calendar?
• Data Management Plan
  Learn how to write a DMP
• Data Storage
  University data storage services and locations
• Digitally Enhanced Learning Spaces
  Overview of DELS rooms and how to use them
• DORA
  What is the Declaration on Research Assesment?
• Email for Staff & PGR
  Guidance for email service Outlook, hosted by Microsoft
• Estates access only Estates: Maintenance
  Videos exclusively for the Estates team on Rowett build
• Estates: User Information
  Maintenance videos for users of the Rowett Institute
• 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
• Guests and Visitors
  Information regarding IT access for guests and visitors
• H Drive
  Reliable, secure, personal filespace on the University network
• Health and Safety
  Ensuring campuses are safe for all
• Human Resources
  Find out more about the University's HR Team
• iDEA
  Develop digital and employability skills by collecting digital badges
• 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 Security
  Manage your University password & set up MFA
• IT Security: Supplier Cyber & Data Assessment
  Contracts and procurement guidance
• IT Service Desk
  Get help from IT experts using our Chat service
• IT Services: Staff and PGRs
  Overview of computing facilities
• IT Training
  Resources and training opportunities for staff and students
• MeetingSquared
  Effective meeting management software for SharePoint
• Microsoft 365: Apps & Services
  Including Office apps and free install guidance
• MS Teams
  Information on using Microsoft Teams
• My Identity for Staff & PGR
  Understand your various credentials
• Staff access only MyAberdeen Admin
  Staff resource detailing C7 processes and grade management
• MyAberdeen: Collaborate Ultra
  The University's real-time video conferencing tool
• MyAberdeen: Copyright
  Understanding copyright on our VLE
• MyAberdeen: Staff
  Learn about the University's virtual learning environment.
• myNoise
  Block distractions with custom soundscapes
• Ombea Response
  The University's online polling system
• Panopto
  Record a lecture for your students, using Panopto
• People Directorate
  An overview of services provided by the Directorate of People
• Print Tools for Staff
  MFD Maintenance and other tips
• Printing
  Use printers on the campus network, even from your own device
• PURE
  Learn more about the University of Aberdeen's research information system
• Remote Access
  Off campus access to drives and software (VDI, VPN, Direct Access)
• SafeZone
  Free safety app to use on campus
• SMART Technology
  Transform your teaching with SMART boards and podiums
• SNAP
  Use SNAP to collect and manage online survey data
• Social Media
  Safe practice tips and advice for using social media
• Staff Development
  Enables staff to optimise performance & develop skills
• Telephony
  Staff guide to using desk telephones, corporate mobiles and voicemail
• Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
  Online mental health and wellbeing service
• Trello
  A digital to-do-board to organise tasks, research or your studies
• Staff access only Using University Templates
  Guidance about Word & PowerPoint templates
• Video Conferencing
  Staff guide to booking and using video conference facilities
• Video: Create animation with Sparkol
  Easy whiteboard-style animations
• Video: Edit with Adobe Spark
  Learn how to create a video with Adobe Spark
• Video: Edit with Premiere Elements
  Learn how to use this video editing software
• Video: Produce a 'talking head'
  Guidance about planning, filming & editing
• Wireless Connection
  Connect your devices to University wireless