IT for students
As a student at Kristianstad University, you have access to a range of IT resources. For example, you can use email, Microsoft Office, log in to the wireless network on campus, or search for articles in the password-protected databases the library subscribes to.
Student account, user name and password
The login information is sent to new students before the semester starts, via e-mail or regular mail depending on what you registered when you applied. Information about user name and password.
Raise trust level for access
Some services require students who have a Swedish personal identity number to verify identity with BankID. About raising the trust level.
Learning platform, Canvas
The learning platform used at Kristianstad University is called Canvas. Information about the learning platform and how to log in.
Student portal
In the Student portal, you will receive, among other things, general news from the university and a personalized schedule for the next few days. In the Student portal you will also find the university's web services; for example, you can order the HKR card, book a group room, download the Office package and book an appointment with a counselor.
The Student portal.
Microsoft Office and other programs
As a student at Kristianstad University, you have access to a number of Microsoft Office 365 cloud services. The package consists of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Lync and InfoPath. The range may differ depending on which platform and operating system Office is installed on.
To download Microsoft Office log in to the Student portal, Software and license keys.
When you are a registered student at Kristianstad University, you have an email address via Office 365. There, too, you can receive important messages from the university and your teachers. Therefore, it is important that you regularly check your email. About your e-mail on the Student portal (requires login).
OneDrive
OneDrive makes it easy to store, access, manage, update, and share files and folders from anywhere and from any device. Feel free to use OneDrive as your primary drive for storing and managing your files as a student at Kristianstad University. About OneDrive on the Student portal (requires login).
Teams
Teams is a cloud-based service in Microsoft Office 365 that allows you to meet and collaborate with others online. You can use Teams for group meetings or to create a team for a more long-term collaboration. As a student at Kristianstad University, you can access Microsoft Teams using your student account. About OneDrive on the Student portal (requires login).
Wireless network
The wireless network eduroam allows students, researchers and staff access to the Internet via wireless, both in HKRs premises and when staying at other universities who are also members. Eduroam.
Printing
When you are a student at Kristianstad University you have access to printers with cardreader that are located in public areas at the university campus. About printing, in the Student portal.
Computer rooms
On campus students have access to a number of Computer rooms.
Webshare
Webshare is a way for students at Kristianstad University to make their own website. Webshare.