[Academic] Software in Centrally-managed teaching computers in Library band teaching labs 2023/24

[Timothy Briggs]

Hello,

Faculty of Science deadline for submitting requirements all in one go is Friday 5th May. Can you reply by return if you require specialised software for teaching in the next academic year?

Many thanks,

Timothy

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Sent on behalf of my colleague Lauren Feeley, End User Computing Manager.



Summary: If you plan to use centrally managed student computing environments for teaching next academic year, you need to tell us NOW what specialist software you need.



Information Services manage various computing environments which are available to students for timetabled teaching and private study. These include around 1500 desktop PCs in the Library and around the campus. List of pc locations here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/it/use/find-a-computer/



We are currently preparing for the delivery of central student computing for the academic year 2023/24. As in previous years, we need you to tell us what software you require. You cannot assume that software will be available next year simply because it is there this year.



We get audited annually to ensure our devices meet the requirements for Cyber Essentials Plus certification. To maintain this certification we need to justify the software we install each year. For the academic year 2023/24 the standard build will contain the following core software:



Microsoft Office 365 (inc. Teams)

Adobe Reader

Microsoft Edge Chromium

7-Zip

VLC Media Player

Zoom

Google Chrome



All other software products - even if site-licensed - must be explicitly requested each academic year.



We will also be installing the software requests on the Student Windows Virtual Desktop, with the exception of applications that cannot run on a virtual environment.



Before submitting your request, please ensure that the license agreement permits the usage you require. Trial software does not normally permit deployment for teaching. If you are unsure, please contact the vendor of the software for clarification. If the software you are requesting is licensed, can you please ensure that the license key covers the full duration of the academic year.



All software requested will have the default installation unless requested otherwise.

Kind Regards,

Lauren Feeley
End User Computing Manager
IT Services
University of Strathclyde
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