You can access most University services online, meaning you can work wherever you have an internet connection.
Most services require you to log in using your DS username and password, the same as you'd use when working on campus.
Video conferencing
| Service | Purpose | How to access | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPlace | Teaching |
Go to Myplace |
Myplace support is available via: |
| Microsoft Teams | General (non-teaching) |
To start using Teams you will need to download the Teams App. |
Learn more about Teams or visit our Teams Training and support pages. |
| Zoom | General (non-teaching) |
For general video conferencing support, contact:
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All services
| Service | How to access |
|---|---|
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Go to Microsoft Online or set up email on your mobile device. |
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Finance systems (FMS) |
Go to University of Strathclyde Finance Systems (FMS) |
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Library - account |
Go to SUPrimo and use the 'sign in' link |
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Library - online resources |
Use SUPrimo (above) to search or go to our eResources page to learn more. |
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Library - support |
Contact Information Services by email or phone. One-to-one virtual appointments with our Faculty Librarians are also available. |
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Microsoft Teams |
To start using Teams you will need to download the Teams App. |
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Myplace |
Go to Myplace and use the 'log in' link |
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Network drives |
Visit our Network Drives page for instructions. If you have any difficulties using Network Drives remotely, you might like to try OneDrive for Business instead (see below). |
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OneDrive for Business (cloud storage for all users) |
Go to OneDrive for Business and login in the same way as for your email. |
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Pegasus |
Go to Pegasus. You can still access university online services if Pegasus is offline. |
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PURE |
Go to PURE |
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SharePoint |
Go to SharePoint |
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Teledir staff phone directory |
Go to Teledir |
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Video conferencing |
For teaching purposes, see 'Myplace'. For general purposes, see 'Microsoft Teams' and 'Zoom'. |
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Virtual Desktop |
Visit our virtual desktop page to get started. |
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VPN (Virtual Private Network) |
See our VPN webpage. |
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Zoom |
Go to our Zoom page to get started. Video tutorials, support help pages and downloads are available on the bottom bar of the Strathclyde Zoom website. A Strathclyde Zoom Quick Guide provides support information and the provides detailed step-by-step help. |
Software for home use
| Software | How to access |
|---|---|
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Microsoft Office and Outlook |
You can install full copies of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint – on up to 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 smartphones under the University license. Microsoft Office is available for Windows and iOS devices. To download the software:
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Virtual Desktop |
Our virtual desktop environment makes our specialist teaching applications available to the user community, no matter where they are based. |
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All other software packages |
Search or browse the full range of academic software available to download to your home computer. These are available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. |
Preparing for home working
Keep your personal and contact information up to date
Please keep your personal information up-to-date using the 'my personal details' link in PEGASUS. We must have a record of your personal (non-University) email address before you can use services such as the password reset tool.
My personal details in PEGASUS
To find the personal details page in PEGASUS, log in using your DS username and password and either:
- Search under 'Useful links' for 'personal', or
- Select the Human Resources tab:
- Scroll to the 'Human Resources' block of links
- Select 'My personal details'
University telephones
University staff can normally divert their desktop telephone to a home or mobile phone number. To do this, lift your desktop receiver, and:
- dial *5
- dial the full number you wish to divert to, including 9 for an external line, the area code (0141 for Glasgow), *5 for a redirect, and so on
- hang up your desktop receiver
Please note that any call charges for accessing a mobile device will be billed to your University phone account.
To cancel a redirect, lift your desktop receiver and dial #5.
Cyber security
When working at home, we need to be extra careful with the way we handle University information, especially confidential and valuable data. Criminals see the current disruption as an opportunity and are always trying to exploit it.
Find out more information, and ways to protect data and devices, on the Cyber Security web pages.