Microsoft 365 is designed to help you create, share, and collaborate with ease and efficiency. This site has been created to help you get the most out of Microsoft 365 apps with training resources in a variety of formats to help you improve your skills and learn new features.
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This course provides an overview of the UK General Data Protection Regulation ( UK GDPR). The UK GDPR, in conjunction with the Data Protection Act 2018, sets out the principles that organisations must follow when dealing with information about living identifiable individuals, as well as the rights those individuals have.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (about 1-2 hours).
These quick guides will get you up to speed on how to make the most of Microsoft Teams. Teams is currently being used across all aspects of the University including teaching, research and professional services. teams is primarily used for collaborative work, communication (text, voice, and video), and for sharing documents and other files.
Getting started with Microsoft Teams (about 1-2 hours).
There are many ways to connect and collaborate remotely at Newcastle University. You can use a technology-enabled venue, participate from your desk, or even connect from the comfort of your own home! Zoom and Microsoft Teams are available to all staff and students at the University to fulfil all your virtual meeting needs.
University Staff and students have access to several software packages for their personal computers, either discounted or for free. This includes Microsoft packages, Adobe Creative Cloud, and many specialist pieces of software.
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Filestore Staff
Guidance on digital file storage space available to colleagues, including H:Drive and OneDrive.
Staff file storage (under 10 minutes).
Guidance on how to use file storage options in Office 365. When do you use OneDrive? When do you use Teams? How do they work together?
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Hybrid Workplace
Are you splitting your working time between campus, home, and coffee shops? Welcome to the world of hybrid working! This page provides you with some useful information and guidance to help you work effectively wherever you may be. This includes accessing, sharing, and editing files, and setting up and attending virtual meetings.
Hybrid workplace (up to half an hour).