{"id":4621,"date":"2021-11-16T14:55:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T06:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=4621"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:24:45","slug":"software","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/it\/software\/","title":{"rendered":"Software for students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1372_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin has a range of agreements to provide software to students for free, or at a discounted price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These agreements may also include using the software on your personal computer. Home Use Licences are only available to currently enrolled students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of our agreements require you to purchase a separate license if you are using the software for commercial research purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp\">SupportU.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Learning and teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Downloading-Microsoft-Office\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Downloading-Microsoft-Office\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Downloading-Microsoft-Office\">Downloading Microsoft Office<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Downloading-Microsoft-Office\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>To access Microsoft Office for free, please follow the steps in our <a href=https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;table=kb_knowledge&amp;sys_id=a6e0930fc33b269032a31a4ed40131f6&amp;recordUrl=kb_view.do%3Fsysparm_article%3DKB0010472 target=_blank>guide for downloading Microsoft Office 365<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=https:\/\/askcurtinfaq.custhelp.com\/app\/ask target=_blank>Curtin Connect<\/a>&nbsp;if you require further assistance.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-is-EndNote-and-how-do-I-download-it?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-is-EndNote-and-how-do-I-download-it?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-is-EndNote-and-how-do-I-download-it?\">What is EndNote and how do I download it?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-is-EndNote-and-how-do-I-download-it?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>EndNote is a reference management and bibliography-creation program. It allows you to collect, organise and store references, and create formatted citations and reference lists in Microsoft Word. Information about setting up and using EndNote can be found in the <a href=https:\/\/uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au\/digital\/endnote-essentials\/introduction\/ target=_blank>EndNote Essentials<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<p>The EndNote program can be downloaded by current students and staff based within Australia from the <em>My Library<\/em> tab in student OASIS or by selecting the <em>My Campus <\/em>menu and <em>Library services<\/em>&nbsp;in the Staff Portal. If you have issues with downloading or installing EndNote, please see the Troubleshoot issues page in the EndNote Essentials guide.<\/p>\n<p>The Library also runs EndNote Essentials workshops during semester. You can register for upcoming sessions via the <a href=https:\/\/bookings.library.curtin.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops target=_blank>workshops calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Computer-requirements-for-online-study\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Computer-requirements-for-online-study\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Computer-requirements-for-online-study\">Computer requirements for online study<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Computer-requirements-for-online-study\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>A computer and reliable internet access are crucial for&nbsp;online studies.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;The minimum system requirements for online study are listed on the&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/it\/guides\/blackboard\/>Blackboard help webpage<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Curtin offers a range of <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/it\/software\/>free or discounted software<\/a> to students to assist throughout your studies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>View&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/it\/studying-online\/>Studying and communicating online<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/it\/>IT tools and guides<\/a>&nbsp;for further information on the online learning environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Does-the-library-run-any-training-sessions-in-using-Microsoft-Office-programs?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Does-the-library-run-any-training-sessions-in-using-Microsoft-Office-programs?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Does-the-library-run-any-training-sessions-in-using-Microsoft-Office-programs?\">Does the library run any training sessions in using Microsoft Office programs?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Does-the-library-run-any-training-sessions-in-using-Microsoft-Office-programs?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The Library offers introductory Word, PowerPoint and Excel workshops during semester. Browse the available <a href=https:\/\/bookings.library.curtin.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops target=_blank>workshops<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, self-paced guides for Microsoft Word and Excel are available on <a href=https:\/\/uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au\/digital\/>UniSkills<\/a>. Introductory assistance is available from the <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/study-support\/skills\/peer-academic-mentoring\/>Peer Academic Mentors (PAMs)<\/a>&nbsp;or by contacting&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/help\/>Library help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Statistical and data tools<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Does-the-Library-run-any-NVivo-software-training-sessions?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Does-the-Library-run-any-NVivo-software-training-sessions?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Does-the-Library-run-any-NVivo-software-training-sessions?\">Does the Library run any NVivo software training sessions?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Does-the-Library-run-any-NVivo-software-training-sessions?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The Library offers a few different Introduction to NVivo workshops during semester. Browse the available <a href=https:\/\/bookings.library.curtin.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops?cid=7233&amp;t=g&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=7233&amp;inc=0 target=_blank>workshops<\/a>&nbsp;on the Library website.&nbsp;You can also complete the online program <a href=https:\/\/uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au\/digital\/nvivo\/introduction\/>Introduction to NVivo<\/a>&nbsp;and introductory assistance is available by contacting <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/help\/>Library help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Does-the-Library-run-any-SPSS-software-training-sessions?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Does-the-Library-run-any-SPSS-software-training-sessions?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Does-the-Library-run-any-SPSS-software-training-sessions?\">Does the Library run any SPSS software training sessions?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Does-the-Library-run-any-SPSS-software-training-sessions?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Yes, we offer an <i>Introduction to SPSS<\/i> workshop during semester. Browse the available <a href=https:\/\/bookings.library.curtin.edu.au\/calendar\/workshops target=_blank>workshops<\/a> on the Library website. You can also complete the online program <a href=https:\/\/uniskills.library.curtin.edu.au\/digital\/spss\/introduction\/ target=_blank>Introduction to SPSS<\/a> and introductory assistance is available by contacting <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/help\/>Library help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-access-JMP?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-can-I-access-JMP?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-access-JMP?\">How can I access JMP?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-can-I-access-JMP?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p style=margin-bottom:11px;>JMP is a software program used for statistical analysis created by the SAS Institute. Unlike SAS (which is command-driven), JMP has a graphical user interface, and is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.<\/p>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>All Curtin computers<\/li>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>Students personal computers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>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.<\/p>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>Please read the <a href=https:\/\/www.sas.com\/en_us\/legal\/copyright.html>License Terms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>Supported Operating Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>Windows<\/li>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>MacOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>How can I access the software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, please submit a Home Use Software request through SupportU, located under the <a href=https:\/\/oasis.curtin.edu.au\/MyStudies>Studies tab in OASIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sysparm_article=KB0013325>For more information please visit SupportU<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-access-SAS?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-can-I-access-SAS?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-can-I-access-SAS?\">How can I access SAS?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-can-I-access-SAS?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>SAS or Statistical Analysis System, is a software suite developed by the SAS Institute for advanced analytics, multivariate analyses, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics. Review of statistical packages concluded that SAS provides researchers with extraordinary range of data analysis and data management tasks capabilities, however it can be difficult to learn when compared to SPSS and Stata (although these have fewer analytic abilities without user add-ons).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>All Curtin computers<\/li>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>Students personal computers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>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.<\/p>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>Please read the <a href=https:\/\/www.sas.com\/en_us\/legal\/copyright.html>License Terms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>Supported Operating Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=margin-bottom:11px;>Windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=margin-bottom:11px;><strong>How can I access the software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, please submit a Home Use Software request through SupportU, located under the <a href=https:\/\/oasis.curtin.edu.au\/MyStudies>Studies tab in OASIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sysparm_article=KB0013326>For more information please visit SupportU<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=margin-bottom:11px;>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media tools<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Why-have-I-lost-access-to-Adobe-Creative-Cloud?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Why-have-I-lost-access-to-Adobe-Creative-Cloud?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Why-have-I-lost-access-to-Adobe-Creative-Cloud?\">Why have I lost access to Adobe Creative Cloud?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Why-have-I-lost-access-to-Adobe-Creative-Cloud?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Adobe Creative Cloud access is dependent on your current enrollment. If you are no longer enrolled in the unit\/s that require Adobe Cloud, your access will be removed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-access-Adobe-Express?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-do-I-access-Adobe-Express?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-access-Adobe-Express?\">How do I access Adobe Express?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-do-I-access-Adobe-Express?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><a href=https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/>Adobe Express<\/a> is an all-in-one design, photo and video tool, designed to make content creation easy.<a href=https:\/\/supportu.curtin.edu.au\/sp?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=c20c5347c3a147105d761a4ed4013197 target=_blank> Please use this SupportU form<\/a> to request access to Adobe Express. Please allow a few moments for the license to apply once the form is submitted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then To access the platform, please follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<a class=fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn href=https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/ target=_blank aria-label=Link https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/ id=menur2m7h rel=noreferrer noopener title=https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/>https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click on&nbsp;<strong>Sign In<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Log in using your Curtin email:&nbsp;<strong>StudentID<\/strong> or&nbsp;<strong>firstname.lastname<\/strong><i><strong>@student.curtin.edu.au<\/strong><\/i> or&nbsp;<i><strong>@postgrad.curtin.edu.au<\/strong><\/i><\/li>\n<li>Authenticate through the Curtin Portal using your Student ID (e.g. 12345678) and password<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-access-Adobe-Podcast?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-do-I-access-Adobe-Podcast?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-access-Adobe-Podcast?\">How do I access Adobe Podcast?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-do-I-access-Adobe-Podcast?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><a href=https:\/\/podcast.adobe.com\/>Adobe Podcast<\/a> is software that gives podcasters a suite of tools they can use to improve audio, transcribe episodes, and edit with ease.&nbsp;All students can access Adobe Podcasts for free by logging in to the Adobe Creative Cloud with their Curtin-provided student email address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Respondus Monitor with Lockdown Browser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin uses Respondus Monitor with Lockdown Browser for remote invigilation of online tests and exams. 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