It is important to familiarize yourself with our main channels of communication. Below follows instructions, manuals and the software required for communicating.
Essential Digital Platforms
Zoom, Canvas (learning platform at Umeå University),E-mail and Teams are the key channels of communication at UID. If needed, take the opportunity to create and/or update your individual accounts (links below). Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these platforms as soon as possible.
As students are now expected to perform their studies from home computers it is important that they have access to all the programmes and software required to maintain the quality of their education. Below are lists of links to programmes currently available for download.
Programmes provided by UID (for programme & AFD students)
Download and run the installer for the Cisco AnyConnect Client
Run the AnyConnect Client and type ‘vpn.student.umu.se’ as the server address
Authenticate with your UMU-ID credentials
Be aware that ALL network traffic will go through the Umeå University VPN servers/network if you are logged in with the AnyConnect VPN client. Only use it if you need to access the UID file server, otherwise you will put unnecessary load on the University servers/network.
If you have any questions regarding programmes, logins, licences, etc., please contact: www.umu.se/en/servicedesk
