Remote and Blended Working
Access University IT services away from campus.
System Status
Working away from campus
You can use these University IT services from home or away from campus. You'll need a PC, laptop or mobile device with an internet connection.
When using any University IT service on or off campus you're bound by the Policy on Use of IT Facilities and the terms of our Information Security Policy. Please make sure you have up-to-date antivirus software installed on your home PC or laptop. See our further advice on Keeping your Information Secure.
Email, Calendar & Voicemail
Your Files and Documents
- Access your H:drive and shared filestore with Filr. See our online guides.
- Save files to your Microsoft OneDrive
Software
- Microsoft Office Sign in with 'userid@newcastle.ac.uk'
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- Download software for home
Collaboration Tools
- Microsoft Teams (log in with userid@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Skype for Business
- Zoom videoconferencing.
Teaching and Learning
- Canvas, our new VLE. Find out more.
- ReCap
- NCL ePortfolio
- Flexible Learning guides to Digital Learning
Access to SAP (University Staff)
- With a University laptop, scroll down the SAP logon pad and select ‘Direct Access’.
- Log in to MyWorkPlace Portal
- Log in to MyApps
IT Support
- Log and track a request for IT support
- Knowledge base and guides
Equipment for Remote Working
- To access most IT services, you'll need a PC, laptop or tablet connected to the internet. There's also advice on desk set-up. See our FAQs.
FAQs about working remotely
- Further guidance on accessing IT services away from campus.
- Tips and tools to help you settle into hybrid working.
Get started at Office.com >
Access Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and more.
Welcome to Microsoft Teams >
Collaboration tools to keep teams and study groups connected (sign in with userid@newcastle.ac.uk).
Manage meetings in Teams >
View, schedule a meeting and manage appointments in Teams.