Audio files containing speech, such as podcasts, must have a text alternative, i.e. an alternative in text format for users who cannot listen to the file for one reason or another. When available online, a text alternative improves the retrievability of information in an audio file, as search engines can index speech content via the […]

YuJa is a media management system. It is in use both at the University of Oulu and the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk). All the students and staff of both universities can store their study or work related media files (especially videos) in YuJa and share them to other services from there. Now, in […]

Howspace is an all-in-one digital facilitation platform specifically designed for facilitator-led workshops and events. Ordering Howspace Workspaces ICT services are responsible for creating workspaces. Make an order by email to howspace@oulu.fi. Please include the cost center number and a name for the workspace. Both Oamk and University of Oulu staff can freely order workspaces. (For […]

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is in use for people from other organisations, who collaborate with the University of Oulu or Oamk using our Microsoft 365 environment. This applies e.g. to people who have been invited to join our Teams or who have access to a shared content, such as files, on Oulu University or Oamk OneDrive […]

IT device vendor is a self-service machine from which, as a university or Oamk staff member, you can borrow IT devices for up to six (6) hours. You can borrow devices three (3) times a day. Each university has its own IT device vendors for the staff. In addition to these IT device vendors for […]

The University of Oulu and Oamk use Presemo, an online (browser-based) and easy-to-use collaboration tool (activation tool). Presemo offers a variety of activities for lessons, meetings and events, such as: message boards, queries, voting, short tests and instant feedback. Presemo is suitable for classroom as well as for remote and hybrid events. Take Presemo into […]

Oulu Campus Navigator is a mobile navigation and indoor positioning application for University of Oulu campuses; Linnanmaa and Kontinkangas. The application is free and open to use for everyone and it does not require any login information. So, it can be used not only by campus students and staff, but also by visitors. You can […]

Kun teet kalenterimerkinnän, eli tapaamisen tai kokouksen (appointment tai meeting: ks. Microsoftin oma ohje kalenterimerkinnän tekemisestä), sen tilatietona näytetään (show as) kalenterissa oletuksena varattuna (busy). Kaikki saman organisaation jäsenet pääsevät tarkastelemaan kalenteriasi, mutta oletusasetuksilla he näkevät kalenteristasi vain merkintöjen ajankohdan ja tilan (ei siis kokoushuonetta, vaan statuksen ;)). Halutessasi voit jakaa kalenterimerkintäsi otsikkotasolla tai kaikkine tietoineenkin […]

2-Factor/Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prevents unauthorized access to you account. In practice, MFA means you need to verify your login attempt on another device: Typically it is done with a mobile phone, that is connected to the user profile. Another example for verification is a separate key code list; this was a common way for online […]

When you log into a MS Office 365 service, why isn’t a login always required? You may have noticed that sometimes, you can access a service without giving your username and password, while sometimes you are asked for them: In some cases, the login can be automatic if you have already logged in to another […]