Graphics: Create images with Canva

Freemium editor for infographics & posts

Note-taking

Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes

Programming

Learn computer programming skills

Academic Integrity & Referencing

Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct

Time Management

Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

IT Induction for New Students

All the IT essentials you need to get started

Academic Integrity & Referencing

Guidance on avoiding academic misconduct

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 Sign

Sign documents and forms digitally

Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity

How to produce audio for free using Audacity

Digital Wellbeing

Improve your relationship with technology

FutureLearn

Free online courses & MOOCS to improve your Digital Skills

Generative AI

Introduction to Generative AI

Google Analytics Academy

Learn analytics with free online courses

Google Digital Garage

Free digital skills training for data, tech and marketing

Graphics: Create images with Canva

Freemium editor for infographics & posts

Graphics: Create Posters with Microsoft

Use PowerPoint for posters

Graphics: Create vectors with Adobe Illustrator

Premium graphic design software

Graphics: Edit images with Adobe Photoshop

Premium graphic design software

Graphics: Edit images with Photopea

Free advanced image editor, vector or photo

Information Security

Find out how to keep your digital world safe

IT Induction for New Students

All the IT essentials you need to get started

IT Skills

An introduction to basic IT skills for beginners

LaTeX

Mark-up language for technical or scientific documents

MATLAB

A programming language that expresses matrix & array mathematics directly

MS Excel

A guide to using Microsoft's spreadsheet program

MS PowerPoint

Guidance, tutorials and tips for presenting

MS Visio

Microsoft's flowchart and diagram software

MS Word

Get started with Microsoft Word and learn how to mail merge

MS Word: Long Documents

Learn how to use long documents in Word

Note-taking

Strategies, advice & apps for taking better notes

Podcasting

A guide to podcasting

Programming

Learn computer programming skills

QR Codes

Create, manage and use QR codes

Time Management

Make plans, prioritise and keep track of projects

Video: Create animation with Sparkol

Easy whiteboard-style animations

Video: Edit video with OpenShot

Free video editing software

Video: Edit with Premiere Pro

How to edit video using Adobe Premiere Pro

Video: Produce a 'talking head'

Guidance about planning, filming & editing

MyCurriculum

Our online course selection system

MyTimetable

Sign up to tutorials, labs & practicals for your personal timetable

MS Outlook

University email service Outlook, part of Office 365

IT Account: MFA

Set up Multi Factor Authentication

Wireless Connection

Connect your devices to University wireless

MyAberdeen: Students

Learn about the University's virtual learning environment

Box of Broadcasts

VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings

Calendaring for Staff & PGR

How do I use my Outlook calendar?

Classroom PCs

PC locations, etiquette, software & how to find free PCs

Data Management Plan

Learn how to write a DMP

Data Storage

University data storage services and locations

Staff and Students access only Data Storage for Researchers

Storage options and information for PGRs

Decision Time

All-in-one board, meeting and risk management

Digitally Enhanced Teaching Spaces

Guidance for using DETS teaching rooms

DORA

What is the Declaration on Research Assesment?

Staff access only EventsAIR

All-in-one event management solution for staff

Staff and Students access only Gartner

Research and analysis for global IT Industry

Staff and Students access only Glow

School of Education: How to use Glow account (University login required)

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

IT Account: MFA

Set up Multi Factor Authentication

IT Account: Password Reset

Manage your University password

Leganto

The University's reading list management system

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

MS SharePoint

Guidance for using Microsoft SharePoint

MS Teams

Information on using Microsoft Teams

My Identity for Staff & PGR

Understand your various credentials

My Identity for Students (UG & PGT)

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: Staff

Learn about the University's virtual learning environment.

MyAberdeen: Students

Learn about the University's virtual learning environment

MyCurriculum

Our online course selection system

MySkills

Enhance your transferable & professional skills

MyTimetable

Sign up to tutorials, labs & practicals for your personal timetable

NVivo

Organise and analyse non-numerical or unstructured data

Online Registration

Find out how to register for a new academic year

Panopto

Record a lecture for your students, using Panopto

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)

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.

Vevox Polling Software

Make your session interactive with polls

Wireless Connection

Connect your devices to University wireless

ZendTo

Share large files with internal or external collaborators

Academic Skills: Study Strategies

University support to improve study skills

Library

Find out about libraries available at UoA and how to use them

Counselling

Find out more about the University's Counselling Service

IT Service Desk

Get help from IT experts using our Chat service

Academic Skills: Academic Writing

University support to improve your writing

Academic Skills: Feedback

Understand and use marker feedback effectively

Aberdeen Sports Village

World class facilities with opportunities for everyone

Academic Skills: Academic Writing

University support to improve your writing

Academic Skills: Feedback

Understand and use marker feedback effectively

Academic Skills: Maths

Maths Support at the University of Aberdeen

Academic Skills: Online

University-based online skill development

Academic Skills: Scholarly Publishing

Learn more about creative commons licences

Academic Skills: Study Strategies

University support to improve study skills

Advanced Entry

Support for directly entering 2nd or 3rd year

Anatomy

Learn about Anatomy practical classes and effective revision

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

Decolonising the Curriculum

Practical advice and guidance

Disability Service

Advice, information and practical support for all students

Graduation

Find out about preparing for your graduation

Graduation: Degree Classification

How your degree is classified

Health Coaching

Achieve the positive lifestyle changes that matter to you

Staff access only Infohub: Guides for Staff

Guidance and procedures for Infohub staff

Information Governance

University guidance for handling information about people

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 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

Library

Find out about libraries available at UoA and how to use them

Microscopy

Learn about the different types of Microscopy available at IMS

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

Introduction to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Centre

MyCareerHub

How the Careers & Employability Service can support you

Physiology & Pharmacology

Learn how to use pipettes properly in a lab environment

SafeZone

Free safety app to use on campus

CrashCourse Study Skills

Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!

Geeky Medics

A free medical revision platform for medics, by medics

Pomodoro Technique

Improve your productivity with healthy time management

Global AutoCorrect

Automated, intelligent spell-checker

Notion

Productivity and note-taking application - write, think, plan

MindGenius

Mindmapping & project management tool

bSafe

'Never walk alone' safety app

Claro

Software to support reading, writing and study

CrashCourse Study Skills

Study tips, note taking, getting organised and more!

Dark Reader

Eye-care extension for your browser

Forest

Focus and motivation eco app

Geeky Medics

A free medical revision platform for medics, by medics

Global AutoCorrect

Automated, intelligent spell-checker

GoConqr

Personal learning environment and all-in-one revision tool

Grammarly

Compose mistake-free writing with an AI-powered writing assistant

Habitica: Gamify Life

Habit-building, motivation & progress tracker

Headspace

Mindfulness and meditation for stress, anxiety & focus

IFTTT

'If This Then That' is tech automation with no coding!

Livescribe

Sync audio & written notes using a Smartpen for better study materials

MindGenius

Mindmapping & project management tool

MS Planner

Kanban-style visual planning tool

myNoise

Block distractions with custom soundscapes

Notion

Productivity and note-taking application - write, think, plan

OpenDyslexic

A unique free font to improve readability

Pomodoro Technique

Improve your productivity with healthy time management

Workflowy

A simple but powerful outlining tool for organising

WYSA

Stress, sleep & mindfulness therapy chatbot