University of Vaasa - IT Services

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01.02.2024
Blocking the use of non-EU instant messaging applications on university computers

Instant messaging applications have been found to be significant means of malware distribution, tools for monitoring individuals, and ways to collect contact information for an organization and an individual’s network through synchronization functionality.

More information

https://it.uwasa.fi/guides/secure/en/staff/Blocking+the+use+of+non-EU+instant+messaging+applications+on+university+computers

25.01.2024
Room booking system Appspace

University of Vaasa staff can now use Appspace to easily book rooms and desks in Ankkuri and Torni. You can use Appspace on your mobile device, in Outlook's calendar or directly from you web browser. Please see further instructions here.

20.11.2023
Changes to student printing

Student printing will change to use secure printing. Printing, copying and scanning will be possible in the Technobothnia and in the F351 lobby of Fabriikki. The new system will also allow students to print from their own computers. The balances of the old printing system will not be transferred to the new system, but all users will receive new balances (120€). Tritonia printing will remain unchanged and will be done through the Princh system.

The change will take place during week 47. For further information see https://it.uwasa.fi/guides/secure/en/student/Student+printing

27.10.2023
MFA for HAKA logins

On Monday October 30, MFA authentication will be introduced for HAKA logins. HAKA login is used for example in Moodle and Certia services. MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) has already been used in Microsoft services and will now be extended to HAKA logins.

24.10.2023
Grammarly deactivated

Grammarly has been deactivated for licensing, security and data protection reasons. The use of Grammarly cannot be recommended even for personal use.

It is strictly forbidden to use Grammarly to process data related to work, work assignments or research data, including scientific articles and texts.

The recommended alternative to Grammarly is the MS Editor functionality or browser extension of Word Online and new versions of Word.

Other options include:

-Sanakirja.fi
-Office 365 / Word's own grammar checker

13.01.2022
Information security under exceptional circumstances - Instructions for private persons

Please take your time to read these simple instructions made by the Finnish National Cyber Security Centre.

Instructions can be found here

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Change Password

You can also reset a forgotten password by using Finnish e-banking authentication.

Reset Forgotten Password

Please remember to update your new password to the email settings of you mobile device.

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Activate user account

A new student? Activate your user account using Finnish e-banking authentication.

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Office 365

Note! Please read our instructions before first use.

Word, Excel and Powerpoint in your browser, log in with your username username@student.uwasa.fi. From Office 365 portal you can also download Office software and apps for your home computer and mobile device.

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Add credits to print quota

All out of print quota credits? Buy more now from our web shop.

Tools

Exam

Electronic exam service. Instructions for use here.

FileSender

FileSender can be used to send large sized files (max 500GB) that are too big for email attachments.

Moodle

Online learning platform. The old Moodle can be accessed from moodle.uwasa.fi

Office 365

O365 portal which provides browser based Office applications (e.g. Word) and Office software downloads for your home computer.

Note! Please read our instructions before first use.

Outlook Web App

Email and calendar on your web browser.

OwnCloud

Save your files to our cloud storage system OwnCloud and you can access them on all your devices on a browser or with OwnCloud program/app.

Panopto

Capture lectures and publish/share videos

vdi.uwasa.fi

vdi.uwasa.fi enables access via your web browser to a number of programs licensed to University of Vaasa. Check vdi.uwasa.fi instructions.

Webropol

Webropol is a tool for designing and creating online forms.

FAQ

How can I increase my printing quota?

You can purchase more printing credits online using online banking codes or credit cards at our webshop.

How do I log on to the computers on campus?

Type uwasa\username to the User Name field (ie. uwasa\a12345) and your password to Password field.

How to access the wireless network (eduroam)?

Choose Eduroam wireless network and log in with your username in the following format: a123456@student.uwasa.fi.

If you are using Windows 7 or older, please download the installation package for your device from cat.eduroam.org.

Student schedules and lecture room reservations

Student schedules and lecture room reservations are available without authentication / login at https://lukkarit.uwasa.fi/#/schedule

Where to purchase copy cards?

Copy cards are sold at Tritonia's loans desk.

Which classroom has the software I'm looking for?

All the different software setups for classrooms can be found here.

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Instructions

Atomi service - User guide for students

Bloomberg

Lukkarikone - User guide for students

Office 365 - How to get started and instructions

Peppi: Course feedback survey (Spark)

University of Vaasa Data Protection Site

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Change Password

You can also reset a forgotten password by using Finnish e-banking authentication.

Reset Forgotten Password

Please remember to update your new password to the email settings of you mobile device.

If working from home please follow these instructions after changing your password to log in to your computer.

Staff only
Office 365

Note! Please read our instructions before first use.

Word, Excel and Powerpoint in your browser, log in with your username username@uwasa.fi. From Office 365 portal you can also download Office software and apps for your home computer and mobile device.