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IT Services
Software
If you require software to help you with your work or study, there are three services which work together to give you access to various applications.
Software Centre and Company Portal
Install software without needing to contact the IT Support Centre. Available exclusively on University managed staff and postgraduate researchers' computers.
Applications website
The Applications website contains information about the software that is available to you from the University. If you're using Wi-Fi or you're not on campus, you need to use the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN).
AppsAnywhere
AppsAnywhere currently provides staff and students easy access to more than 300 IT-supported teaching and learning software applications across PC clusters on campus, with some applications also available on staff PCs and students' own computers.
Electronic Software Delivery System (ESD)
If you can't download the software you want from the Software Centre or Company Portal, use the ESD to download free and paid-for (with University account code) software. If you're using Wi-Fi or you're not on campus, you need to be connected to the GlobalProtect VPN. You may also need to check your DNS settings on your home Wi-Fi if you're having issues.
- ESD website (known display issues in some browsers)
Microsoft Windows
Windows 10 went out of support in October 2025. Therefore, all remaining University PCs running Windows 10 need to be upgraded to Windows 11 or replaced:
Microsoft 365
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- +44 (0) 161 306 5544
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