Macquarie University staff and students can now install the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Skype for Business and more for free, on up to 10 personal devices, for work or home use. Staff should check with their local IT contact if wishing to install for work use.

To download, visit https://portal.office.com. FAQs and more information are available online.

10 per cent off Microsoft Surface range

Microsoft is also offering staff and students 10 per cent off the Microsoft Surface range, including Surface 3, Surface Pro 3, Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.

You can access this offer and other discounts online using your university email address.

This academic offer is for eligible students, faculty, and staff only. It requires verification of eligibility prior to purchase and is subject to limitations.