Research

AI Productivity Assistant (Microsoft 365 Copilot) - License Request

Request access to Microsoft 365 Copilot for eligible users. Audiences: faculty staff

AI Writing Assistance (Grammarly) - Licensed Access

Access Grammarly writing assistance tools through an institutional license. Audiences: faculty staff

Central File Storage

Provides secure, shared storage for files and data. Audiences: faculty staff

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (Microsoft Power BI) - License Request

Request a Microsoft Power BI license to access analytics and reporting tools. Audiences: faculty staff students

Data Centre Infrastructure Hosting

Provides secure, resilient data centre facilities and operational support for hosting physical servers. Audiences: external faculty staff

Diagramming and Flowcharts (Microsoft Visio) - License Request

Request a Microsoft Visio license for diagramming and visualization needs. Audiences: faculty staff

Document and Collaboration Tools (Microsoft 365) - License Assignment & Changes

Request changes to Microsoft 365 license assignments for users. Audiences: faculty staff students

Engineering and Numerical Computing (MATLAB) - Licensed Access

Access MATLAB software through an institutional license. Audiences: faculty staff students

Laptop Loaner Pilot for Travelling Researchers

Loaner laptops for Western researchers travelling internationally. Audiences: faculty

Mathematics and Modeling Software (Maple) - Licensed Access

Access Maple mathematical modeling and computation software through an institutional license. Audiences: faculty staff students

Microsoft Power Automate Premium - License Request

Request a Microsoft Power Automate license to access workflow automation tools. Audiences: faculty staff students

Microsoft Product - Non-Standard License Request

Request licensing for Microsoft products not listed elsewhere in the catalog. Audiences: faculty staff

Private Network

Enables secure outbound Internet access for approved devices using private network addressing. Audiences: faculty staff

Project Management Tool (Microsoft Project) - License Request

Request a Microsoft Project license for project planning and management. Audiences: faculty staff

Public Wired Network Port Management

Requires users to authenticate before accessing wired network services in public or shared spaces. Audiences: external faculty staff students

Research Network (High-Speed)

Delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency wired network connectivity to support data-intensive research needs. Audiences: faculty staff students

Scientific Illustration Tool (BioRender) - Licensed Access

Access BioRender scientific illustration tool through an institutional license. Audiences: faculty staff students

Secure University to Hospital Network

Provides a secure, encrypted network connection between approved Western and LHSC systems. Audiences: faculty staff

Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) - Licensed Access

Access institutionally licensed SAS statistical analysis software. Audiences: faculty staff students

Surveys and Data Collection (Qualtrics)

Survey platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing online surveys. Audiences: faculty staff students

Virtual Server Hosting

Provides hosted virtual servers for running applications and services. Audiences: faculty staff

Web Conferencing (Zoom)

Web conferencing access and support for meetings, classes, and collaboration across Western. Audiences: faculty staff students

Website Hosting

Secure hosting space on Western's web servers for official departmental websites. Audiences: faculty staff

Wired Network (Campus)

Provides reliable wired Internet and enterprise network access for approved devices across campus. Audiences: faculty staff students