Expanded access to UQ digital tools
Following the student mailbox migration, students have access to more tools to support their studies at UQ. In addition to the free student software for personal use that is already available, they have expanded access to the Microsoft 365 suite, which offers cloud-based tools for productivity and collaboration.
Benefits of M365
Chat within Documents: Collaborate in real time by chatting directly within files.
Track Changes: Easily see modifications made by others, making collaboration transparent and efficient.
Cross-Device Editing: Seamlessly switch between devices while working on your documents.
Unified Communication: Chat and meet with fellow students from anywhere.
Security and Mobility: Work securely from any location, knowing your data is protected.
M365 applications available
Desktop and online apps
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Teams
- ToDo
- Whiteboard
- Lists
Online apps
- OneDrive
- Sway
- Forms
- Visio Online
- Stream
Desktop apps
- Publisher
- Access
When to use the applications
| Application | Use |
|---|---|
| Word | Written documents |
| Excel | Spreadsheets |
| PowerPoint | Presentations |
| Outlook | Email and calendar |
| OneNote | Notebook |
| Teams | Chat, meetings and file sharing |
| To Do | Organise tasks |
| Whiteboard | Digital canvas |
| OneDrive | Cloud-based storage |
| Sway | Interactive presentations |
| Forms | Surveys, quizzes and polls |
| Visio Online | Create and edit diagrams |
| Lists | Create, share and track data inside a list |
| Publisher | Create professional-looking documents |
| Access | Organise and display data |
| Stream | Create and share videos |
For more resources
Microsoft 365 applications overview offers a brief explanation of each application, along with links to further learning material.