Office 365

Office 365 is available for free for UEL students and staff to use on personal devices. You can collaborate with online versions of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and OneNote, or install the full applications onto your device.

How to download Office 365 for free

To get access for free, follow the steps below:

Visit the Microsoft Apps page
Sign in with your UEL account (if you are already signed in with a personal account, you'll need to sign out of that account first)
Click on 'Install Apps' (top right-hand side) and choose Microsoft 365 Apps
Under Office apps and devices, click Install Office.

OneDrive

OneDrive for Business allows our students and staff to keep all files in one location in Microsoft's cloud environment. You can access your files from a phone, tablet or computer. You can easily add files on your PC to OneDrive so that they are always available on the devices you use.

You can also browse your OneDrive using the OneDrive app on a mobile device, or File Explorer on a laptop.

Some features include:

Access files from anywhere with an internet connection.
Create, edit and share documents regardless of device.
Document version history.
Integration with other Office 365 products, allowing for in-browser editing.

To access your OneDrive, sign in to Office.com with your UEL account, then click on 'Apps' on the bottom left corner of the screen and select OneDrive.

Teams

Teams is a collaboration tool designed to help people learn and work better together. It is an online shared space where members can post messages, share and collaborate on files, and meet online. Each course module has its own Class Team and students will be automatically assigned once enrolled on their module. It is also used as the key communication and meeting tool by staff.

Features include:

Teams chat - instant messaging to individuals or groups.
Online meetings - host audio or video team meetings within your team space.
Integrated Office 365 apps - apps are built in for easy access to OneDrive, SharePoint, OneNote, Power BI, Planner and more.

To access Teams, sign in to Office.com with your UEL account, then click on 'Apps' on the bottom left corner of the screen and select Teams. Alternatively, you can download the app onto a laptop or mobile device at teams.microsoft.com.

All students and staff can create a Team using the Teams app. More information on best practices and Teams naming conventions can be found on our Intranet page (please note you will need to be logged in to view the intranet pages).

Lecture and meeting recordings

Recorded lectures can be accessed via the Class Team to watch on demand later. UEL lecturers and academics can also embed recorded lectures onto Class Moodle sites.

Recorded meetings can be accessed via the meeting recap or within the meeting chat feed. You will be notified in the chat once the recording is available.

All recordings are stored in either Teams or OneDrive but can be viewed centrally by visiting the Microsoft Clipchamp webpage (previously Microsoft Stream).

If asked to log in, please do so using your UEL username and password. Clipchamp can also be accessed from the UEL intranet using the ‘App Launcher’ (nine dots) in the top left corner, or from Office.com by clicking ‘Apps’ on the bottom left corner.

Getting the most out of Office 365

Visit the Office 365 training centre to learn more about the features available in Office 365, including instant messaging and sharing calendars.

Are you an applicant?

Instructions for logging into the Applicant Portal are on the New Applicants page.

Are you a new student?

Instructions for enrolling are on the Enrolment page.

What do I use to sign in to Office 365?

Please use your UEL username followed by @uel.ac.uk (e.g. u1234567@uel.ac.uk for students) and the same password that you use to access other UEL applications.

How many devices can I install Office 365 onto?

You can install Office 365 on up to five personal devices at the same time.

What devices can I install Office 365 onto?

You can install Microsoft 365 on:

Windows PCs
Macs
Tablets
Smartphones

You can also access Office apps online through your web browser.

What will happen to my account when I leave the university?

Students retain access to their Office 365 account for up to six months after completing their studies.
Staff access is removed when employment ends.

We recommend backing up any personal files before leaving UEL.

I’m having trouble installing or activating Microsoft 365. What should I do?

Make sure you are signed in with your full UEL email address.
Check that your password is correct.
Ensure your device is connected to the internet.

If the problem persists, please contact the appropriate support team. Students should contact the Student Hub and staff should contact the IT Service Desk. Contact details can be found below.