For your home computer
No cost downloads for staff and RHD students
The University of Newcastle has negotiated site licences for the following products. A site licence allows staff and/or students of the University to download the software on to their personal computer at no cost to the individual.
A current Uni-ID/Student Number and password are required to download this software.
| No cost downloads |
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| Endnote (bibliographic tool) |
| Groupwise (staff email) - staff access only |
| Sophos Antivirus (antivirus software) |
| Mathematica (if you are using Mathematica on campus through the University's site licence, you can request a staff home-use licence for your home computer. |
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JMP and SAS (statistical software) The software is available through Short Loans in the Library. JMP requires an annual licence renewal, which is due at the end of October. Download the licence renewal file. |
Discount software schemes for staff
Software for personal use may be purchased at reduced rates from outlets external to the University of Newcastle. Users should check prices and minimum configurations when purchasing from these outlets.
IT Services accepts no responsibility for software purchased from these outlets and advises that versions may not be compatible with versions of software installed on University owned lab and staff computers.
Microsoft 'It's Not Cheating'
A range of Microsoft software, including Office Ultimate 2007, Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade, Office Visio Professional 2007 and Microsoft Office for Mac2011, is available directly from Microsoft at significantly discounted prices.
Visit http://itsnotcheating.com.au to place an order and for full terms and conditions. A valid University of Newcaslte email address is required to place an order.
Microsoft Work at Home
The University wide site licence for Microsoft includes 'work at home use' rights. This allows staff with a licenced copy of Microsoft software installed on their work PC to conduct work related activities on a privately owned computer.
A copy of the media and licence key can be purchased from the online store of our reseller - Insight.
It is a condition of this arrangement that the software must be uninstalled when the staff member ceases employment with the University.
Visit Insight's Online Microsoft Store.
Useful link: Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
