This guide provides an overview of the basics and key instructions for getting started with a new Windows computer managed by Oulu universities. Contents of this guide Signing in File storage Applications Changing the language of Office apps Windows Update System Update Important functionality Outlook FortiClient Signing in You no longer need to be connected […]

This page describes how a new AI service will be assessed before it can be introduced at the University of Oulu. The guidance applies when considering the use of an AI service other than one already provided or approved by the university in teaching, research, or work. The aim of the assessment is to ensure […]

This page contains a list maintained by ICT Services of AI tools whose use at the university has been assessed or is currently being assessed. General guidance on the use of AI services can be found on the university’s AI guidance page. From this list, you can see for each service whether the tool has […]

The University of Oulu supports the use of artificial intelligence in teaching, research, and day-to-day work. AI must be used responsibly, ethically, and with due regard to information security. AI can support ideation, writing, and information processing, but the user always remains responsible for the accuracy of the content. As a primary rule, use AI […]

ThingLink is a service which allows you to add interactive content to images and videos, including 360-degree material. The content is added using tags. ThingLink offers two parallel user interfaces: Graphical user interface (default view) – Visual, interactive view Accessibility view – Text-based option specifically designed for users of assistive technologies The accessibility view is […]

This accessibility statement is based on Zoom’s own accessibility assessment (see also Zoom Accessibility), CSC’s assessment, and the University of Oulu’s own assessment. This statement was published on August 9, 2023, and reviewed on May 26, 2026. Please note that the Zoom used by Finnish higher education institutions is not the same as the general Zoom, […]

Tämän ohjeen sisältö: Formation of the usage environment price VISU pricing in research use VISU pricing in education use Formation of the usage environment price VISU is a computing environment intended for fixed-term use, and the price is determined based on either research or teaching use. The price of the VISU environment is not affected […]

BitLocker To Go is a Windows security feature designed to encrypt removable storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives. The contents of this guide Setting up BitLocker Removing BitLocker Formatting your drive Setting up BitLocker Note! Encryption cannot be enabled on Windows 11 Home edition, and the encrypted drive is not […]

This guideline is related to the guidelines about where different types of information can be stored and processed at the University of Oulu and Oamk. Considerations Related to the Processing of Personal Data Special care must always be exercised when processing personal data. If an organisational unit or faculty needs to deviate from this guidance […]

You may apply this guideline, together with the guideline How to classify information and handle personal data, to services that are commonly and widely used at the university of Oulu and Oamk. You may process confidential information in services procured by the university, unless legislation, a contract, or the data owner imposes restrictions on the […]