Skype for Business
A unified communications platform. You can use it for instant messaging, audio & video conferencing and online meetings.
Access Skype for Business
- Staff PCs: install via the Software Centre link on your desktop
- Computer cluster PCs: instant messaging only - open from Office 2016
- Own device: see Getting Office
Features
- Instant message with colleagues across the University
- Immediately see colleagues' availability when you add each other as a contact
- Share a whiteboard for brainstorming with your colleagues in real-time
- Share an application, desktop, or document on-screen in real-time
- Polls and Q&A
- Start audio or video chats and conferences with online contacts
- Share with anyone outside - they can use the web app
Guides
- UofG Skype for Business user guide (pdf)
- Run more effective meetings with Skype for Business
- Introducing Skype for Business (video)