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Assistive technology for visually impaired people
Various assistive technology is available for blind, visually impaired or low vision employees and students of the University of Leipzig to borrow.
Chat system Rocket.Chat
The University Computer Centre makes the open source chat software Rocket.Chat available to all members. Rocket.Chat can be used in a similar way to other chat services. Rocket.Chat is a chat platform through which individuals and teams can exchange messages. All data remains within the University of Leipzig.
Digital signature
A digital signature replaces your manual signature online with which you can, for example, privatise your e-mails and PDFs. With a digital signature, the person who sends a signed e-mail guarantees that the e-mail was written by him or her and was not changed during transmission.
Functional account
The Uni email is your most important means of communication within Leipzig University. Leipzig University students automatically receive an email account and the corresponding access data together with their university login when they enrol. This email address is used in particular for important information from the University.
PC workstations in Pool 1 (teaching pool) for training courses (Neues Augusteum)
The University Computer Centre provides PC workstations in central PC pools. Some of these are separately designated as teaching pools, which are primarily reserved for teaching courses. The PC workstations are also equipped with special learning software and the rooms with interactive smartboards. Teaching pools are primarily reserved for courses and are therefore not always available. To reserve a course, please use our web form.
PC workstations in S -05 for training courses (seminar building)
The University Computer Centre provides PC workstations in the seminar building. Of these, 2 are separately designated as teaching pools, which are primarily reserved for teaching courses. The PC workstations are additionally equipped with special learning software and the rooms with interactive smartboards. Teaching pools are primarily reserved for courses and are therefore not always available.
Personal storage space (home drive for employees)
The personal storage space (home drive) service offers you personal online storage at Leipzig University for storing files of all kinds. Access is only possible personally and not for third parties. By storing your files on Leipzig University’s home drive, they are always available online on connected end devices.
Procurement support for hardware
The URZ helps you to procure different hardware. We advise you on the various options available to you. Often there are framework agreements that facilitate the acquisition of hardware.
Research data archiving
As part of good scientific practice at the University of Leipzig, it is essential for research projects to ensure secure and sustainable archiving of the research data produced. The Research Data Archiving service at the URZ directly supports research projects in their efforts to conduct good research by providing the option of permanently archiving research data in the connected long-term repository OpARA. Here, research data can be published, archived and re-used.
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi "eduroam")
Within the university, network access via Wi-Fi is possible at various locations or areas via the eduroam network, so that good Wi-Fi coverage can be offered. eduroam® also provides free access to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide.