Blackboard App

The Blackboard App allows fast, convenient access to the LMS from your smartphone or tablet. The app is free to download and use for all University staff and students. You will be able to access most of your subject materials with the Blackboard App, and some features are available using a web browser.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)
• Microsoft Store (Windows)

My.Unimelb Mobile App

The my.unimelb mobile app allows you to view your class and exam timetables, notices, library borrowing, fines, results, system announcements and events. You can also use the app to interact with University campus maps, to search for key locations on campus and get directions.

More information on the app's features are available in this FAQ.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

UniSafe App

The University's Safer Community Program launched its Unisafe app in an effort to educate staff, students and visitors to the University on ways they can enhance their personal safety and contribute to building a safe and secure environment. The app also includes tips on enhancing personal safety on campus, public transport, in cars, at home and 'out and about'.

You can find more information about the University's Safer Community Program here.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

EbscoHost (Discovery Search) App

EBSCOhost databases and discovery technologies are the most-used, premium online information resources for tens of thousands of institutions worldwide. This free app ensures that users get the most from searching premium EBSCOhost database content, provided courtesy of your library.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Lost on Campus App

Can’t find room 126 at the Old Arts Building or the nearest coffee shop for your caffeine fix? The Lost on Campus app can assist you in finding your way around any campus at the University!

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Snap Send Solve App

You can use the Snap Send Solve mobile app to report cleaning, maintenance or IT equipment issues on any University of Melbourne campus. The app allows you to take a photo of a problem area on campus with your mobile phone and send it directly to our campus support teams to be resolved.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Skillsoft Learning App

Access Pick IT Up Online courses on the go.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Echo360 App

Access your lecture content through Echo360's streamlined interface.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Canvas Student App

Access your Canvas courses on the go and in the classroom with the Canvas Student mobile app.

Downloads:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Installing ArcGIS

ArcGIS student licences can be obtained in-person from the ERC or Architecture library service desks after showing your student card.

Each licence pack contains a physical disc copy of ArcGIS, as well as a licence code with instructions on downloading a soft copy.

These licences can be in high demand at the start of each semester and sometimes run out. Students are recommended to visit early to avoid disappointment.

Installing AspenONE V9.0

Students can install AspenOne v9.0 using the pdf instructions

Accessing LTSpice

LTSpice is available for free at the Analog Devices Website for Windows (XP,7,8 and 10) and MacOS (10.7 and Above).

Download LTSpice

Installing Mathematica & Wolfram Alpha Pro

Students can access Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro through a university-provided licence.

Create a Wolfram ID

This step must be completed before Mathematica or Wolfram|Alpha Pro can be used.

1. Visit the Create a Wolfram ID form on the Wolfram website
2. Enter your student email address in the 'Email' form and complete your registration
3. Wait for a verification email to arrive, and click the link in that email to verify your account

Access Mathematica

1. Click the button below and fill out the form to request a Mathematica activation key
2. Wait for a confirmation email to arrive
3. Follow the instructions in the email to access Mathematica online

Request activation key

Access Wolfram|Alpha Pro

1. Click the button below and fill out the form to request Wolfram|Alpha Pro access
2. Wait for a confirmation email to arrive
3. Follow the instructions in the email to obtain Wolfram|Alpha Pro

Request access

Installing MATLAB

University of Melbourne offers a campus-wide MATLAB license. Staff and students are eligible to install the program on personal devices using these instructions. MATLAB is also installed on all Library computers on campus. It may also be available in some Faculty and Graduate School labs. Go back to the Software For Students page to see specific locations.

1. Create a MathWorks account

• At the MathWorks website, select the "Log In" link in the top right hand corner
• Select "Create Account"
• Enter your personal details, noting that you'll need to use your university email address (USERNAME@student.unimelb.edu.au or USERNAME@unimelb.edu.au) in order to obtain Matlab for free. A license will automatically be associated with your Unimelb mathworks account.
• When asked how you will use MathWorks software, select "Academic use"

2. Download Matlab

• You can download the installer via the MathWorks Website Downloads Page
• Start the MathWorks installer
  • Windows: Double-click the setup.exe file
  • Macintosh: Double-click the InstallForMacOSX file
  • Linux/Unix: Run the install script
• Choose "Log in with a MathWorks Account" and follow the prompts

For further instructions see the Mathworks Website

MyUniApps

MATLAB is also available to all staff and students via myUniApps

University Devices

MATLAB is available on all university managed devices. Please download MATLAB via Software Centre on Windows computers or the Self Service on Mac computers.

Training and Support

Further training resources can be find at the LibGuides Page

Accessing Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching allows students' access to developer tools -- including Project, Visio, and Visual Studio Enterprise. These titles allow users to create cross-platform apps, manage application lifecycles, create modern reports with actionable insights, and more. This service is replacing Microsoft Imagine.

Students and Academic staff can install the software on personal devices (only for Learning / Teaching purposes).

Visit Azure Dev Tools for Teaching below and sign-in using your Unimelb username and password.

For further assistance, you can follow our instructions.

Visit Microsoft Azure

Available at OntheHub

Students can obtain Windows 10 Education from OnTheHub for free. Sign-in to the service using your Unimelb username and password below.

When installing Windows 10 Education, you will be prompted to sign in using your "work or school address". Please note, you should not use your student email address during the installation and instead:

• Set up a personal account by signing in with your personal email address
• Set up a local account by selecting "Offline Account" option

OntheHub also contains discounted software from Microsoft, Adobe and IBM for staff and students to purchase and use on thier personal devices

Visit OnTheHub

Using Microsoft 365

All students have access to Microsoft Office 365, which includes both online and downloadable versions of:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• and more

Sign in to the Office 365 Portal below with your student email address and password, and click 'Install Office'. For further assistance, you can follow our instructions.

Office 365 Portal

Installing NVivo

Students can install NVivo 11, NVivo 12, NVivo Plus 11 or NVivo Plus 12 on personal Windows or Mac devices.

1. Download and install the NVivo trial version from the QSR website
2. Login at the Software with License Keys page using your university credentials. The license key will be under the Nvivo tab
3. Open the NVivo software and follow the prompts to activate your licence

NVivo licences are for university students and staff only, and must be renewed in January each year.

Installing SAS

A fully licensed installation of SAS can be completed at the ERC Library help desk with the assistance of Student IT. A license agreement must be submitted to IT Infrastructure Services in order to use the university's site license, which is completed on the desk. The license agreement can be downloaded, printed and prefilled below prior to visiting Student IT.

• SAS Master License Agreement

Please note that SAS is a very large program and may take several hours for installation.

Accessing Labview

Unimelb students can get free access to all the NI software you need through our NI Academic Site License.

To access Labview:

1. The University of Melbourne has access to the Labview Academic Site License option.
2. Get the installation serial number at the Sotware With License Keys Page .
3. Connect to the internet to download the Labview software from here.
4. Install & activate the software using your Student Install serial number.

Important: Your software will stay active for current academic year. After that time, check this webpage to obtain a new serial number.