Software for students

To download Microsoft Office for free:

1. Go to OASIS and open your Curtin provided email on the Welcome tab.
2. Click Office 365 in the top left corner of the page.
3. On your Office 365 home page, select Install Office and follow the prompts.

If you are told you do not have a licence for the 356 software go to the Microsoft Office page and follow the prompts. Once you have completed this you can follow the above steps 1 - 3 again.

If at any stage you are asked to activate or authenticate your licence you will need to use studentID@student.curtin.edu.au and your OASIS password.

Please contact Curtin Connect for further assistance.

Your free student Microsoft Office subscription ends upon graduation. If you wish to continue using Microsoft Office, you will need to purchase a licence from Microsoft.

A computer and reliable internet access are crucial for online studies. As students completing their course fully online or via Open Universities Australia (OUA) access all learning materials online, it is recommended that you are familiar with email use, word processing and web browsing. The minimum system requirements for online study are listed on the Blackboard help webpage. 

Curtin offers a range of free or discounted software to students to assist throughout your studies.  

View Studying and communicating online and IT tools and guides for further information on the online learning environment. 

Please follow the steps below to reset your password on LinkedIn Learning (Lynda). 

1. Visit the Lynda website and click on the 'Sign In' button.
2. Enter your username as <studentidnumber>@student.curtin.edu.au.
3. Click on the Continue button.
4. Click on the Forgot Password? link.
5. You should then see a pop-up appear (if the pop-up does not appear, try enabling pop-ups for this site in your browser settings).
6. Click on the Reset Password link in the pop-up window. This will send an email to the email account shown in the pop-up window. You can then reset your password via the link in the email.

For further assistance with Lynda access, please contact hum.dlt@curtin.edu.au.

Microsoft Teams is currently only available to access as a guest by Curtin students.

Students can be invited by a Curtin staff member to participate in chats, calls and meetings.

Simply join using a link sent from the Curtin staff member to your Curtin email address.

Microsoft Teams enables you to:

• Chat, call or meet online with Curtin teaching staff.
• Collaborate with Curtin staff on assignments and study.
• Accept remote assistance online, eliminating the need to attend campus for help. 

For more information on how to access and use Microsoft Teams, refer to the following user guides:

• How to access Microsoft Teams [.pdf 377 KB] 
• Microsoft Teams Guest Features [.pdf 717 KB]
• How to join a Microsoft Teams meeting [.pdf 1.1 MB]

All Curtin students and staff can use the SPSS site-licensed software which is already available on some library computers. More information on what software is available on our library computers is available via the Find Lab Software tool.

Additionally, Curtin staff are permitted to use SPSS and the module AMOS at home on a personally owned computer. Information is available from Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) webpage through the Self Service Hub.

The Library offers an Introduction to NVivo series of workshops during semester. Browse the available workshops. These workshops are also available on the Library Guides website and introductory assistance is available by contacting LibraryHelp@curtin.edu.au.

NVIVO software is installed on library computers. In order to download this software, you will need to contact Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) Service Desk for a home-use form and have it endorsed by your supervisor. You will then need to return the form to DTS who will start the process for downloading.

NVivo by QSR provides tools to assist with organisation, storage and retrieval of data, and includes tools for visualising your data.

Availability

• All Curtin computers
• Students personal computers

Terms and Conditions

Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia. The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.

Please read the License Terms.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows
• MacOS

How can I access the software?

To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, please follow the steps on this article before contacting DTS IT Support.

AutoDesk Education software is a suite of software including AutoCAD available architecture, engineering and construction applications.

Availability

• Faculties of Science and Engineering and Humanities
• Students personal computers (free offering from vendor)

Terms and Conditions

The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.

Please read the License Terms.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows

How can I access the software?

Please enquire with your Faculty for specific computer labs.

To install on your personal device, visit the vendor website for instructions.

Yes, we offer an Introduction to SPSS series of workshops during semester. Browse the available workshops. You can also complete the online program Introduction to SPSS and introductory assistance is available by contacting LibraryHelp@curtin.edu.au.