Software for your PC

Available on campus

• Text Read&Write: available from the DDSS
• Visual Studio for University-owned Windows PCs: email software@kent.ac.uk
• Available from Templeman Library Welcome Desk (KentOne card needed):
  • Arcrview (Windows)
  • Exceed - Open Text (Windows)
  • Maple (all operating systems)
  • Matlab (Windows or Mac): staff and research postgraduates can borrow a DVD; other students can access Matlab from home via the Kent network.
  • Minitab (Windows)
  • Nvivo (Windows)
  • SAS (Windows)
  • Sigmaplot (Windows): for use on University-owned PCs only
  • SPSS - PASW Statistics (Windows/Mac)

Available online

• Microsoft software: buy Windows, Office or other titles at a discounted rate.
• Anti-virus and malware software: free software and advice.
• Peer to peer software use: to comply with IT regulations you must read our guidelines on downloading material.

Managing academic references

Reference management software makes it easy for you to create, store and re-use bibliographical information for use in essays and dissertations.