Software
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If you need help on how to use a software included in your course, please contact the course coordinator. IT support cannot provide any support on how to use the software.
Affinity
Software for image processing, illustration and layout. Excellent alternative to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
- Affinity Designer
- Affinity Photo
- Affinity Publisher
Available for Windows and macOS.
The software can be downloaded at the link below.
ClaroRead
ClaroRead Plus is designed to make it easier for you to work with your computer by making it talk and make it easier to read text. It is tightly integrated with Microsoft Word to support you when working with your text but also helps you with web pages and email as well as many other things you may want to do with your computer.
Available for Windows and macOS.
The software can be downloaded at the link below.
Login information is available at nerladdning.kau.se.
Matlab
Software for mathematics.
The software can be accessed via the Mathworks website at the link below.
- Use your student email address (KauID@student.kau.se) when log in.
- Create a Mathworks account.
- Choose 40974314 Matlab (Individual) as license type at installation.
Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching
Agreements to download software directly from Microsoft under specific conditions.
The software can be accessed via the Microsoft website at the link below.
Use your student email address (KauID@student.kau.se) when log in.
Microsoft Office 365
NOTE! The licence only covers Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Download the Office installation file via the link below.
Use your student email address (KauID@student.kau.se) when log in.
Nvivo
Qualitative data analysis software.
Available for Windows and macOS.
The software can be downloaded at the link below.
Licence code can be found at the link below.
StavaRex och SpellRight
Spelling and writing tools specifically designed for people with dyslexia.
Available for Windows and macOS.
The software can be downloaded at the link below.
Login information can be found on nerladdning.kau.se.
SPSS Statistics
Statistical analysis software.
Available for Windows and macOS.
The software can be downloaded at the link below.
IMPORTANT! macOS Sonoma is the latest version of the Mac operating system released in September 2023. As of October 2023, the current version of the IBM SPSS statistical software does not support macOS Sonoma. Users can install a patch released by IBM to resolve the compatibility issues while IBM develops SPSS 30, which should have native support for macOS Sonoma.
Download the patch here (for macOS Sonoma only).
Important! In order to install the patch, you need to right-click on the pkg file and then select "Open" from the pop-up menu.
Zoom
Web meeting software.
We refer to the link below.
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