Software locations
| Software | Type/Use | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud: Acrobat DC After Effects Animate Audition Character Animator Dreamweaver Illustrator InDesign Lightroom Media Encoder Photoshop Prelude Premiere Pro | Adobe Creative Cloud is a professional graphic design, video editing, photography, UX design, and web development programme. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Adobe Premiere Rush | Adobe Premiere Ruse is a video editing app designed for creators to shoot, edit and share videos online | Available on all PCs throughout Catalyst. |
| Apache NetBeans | Apache NetBeans provides editors, wizards, and templates to help you create applications in Java, PHP and many other languages | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro | ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro are Windows-based GIS applications used for advanced mapping, spatial analysis, and data management | Available on the Geography specialist workstations, PCs on second floor of Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| Audacity | Audacity is used for audio editing and recording. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| AutoGraph | AutoGraph is a software used for teaching and learning mathematics, specialising in 2D/3D graphics, coordinate statistics and calculus. | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| Blender | Blender is a 3D computer graphics suite used for the entire 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| BlueJ (Java) | BlueJ provides an easy-to-use teaching environment that helps students learn the Java programming language. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Capture Student Edition | Capture Student Edition is a limited version of Capture's professional lighting design and visualization software. | Available on the Animation specialist workstations in Catalyst. |
| Cinema 4D | Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modelling, animation, simulation, and rendering software, primarily used for motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), and 3D design | Available on the Animation specialist workstations in Catalyst and Animation PCs in Creative Edge. |
| Crumble | A beginner‑friendly, block‑based programming environment used to control Crumble microcontroller boards for physical computing and STEM education. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Education\Resources\Crumble |
| Dartfish | Sports performance analysis software for video tagging, motion analysis, and coaching feedback. | Available on all PCs throughout Catalyst. |
| Derive | A discontinued computer algebra system used for symbolic mathematics, equations, and algebraic computations. | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| Endnote (inc. Word plugin) | Reference management software used for storing, organising, and citing academic sources with automated Word integration. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and Catalyst laptops. |
| ERDAS Imagine | Remote sensing and raster‑based image analysis software used for GIS, satellite imagery processing, and geospatial modelling. | Available on the Geography specialist workstations & all PCs on second floor in Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| Final Draft | Professional screenwriting software for formatting scripts for film, TV, and theatre. | Available on PC 9, PC 10, PC 11 & PC 12 within the Silent Study area on the 3rd floor of Catalyst. |
| Flowgorithm | A tool for creating flowcharts that visually represent algorithms and generate code in multiple languages. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Education\Resources\Flowgorithm |
| GlassFish Server | An open‑source application server for deploying and running Java EE (Jakarta EE) applications. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| GIMP | Free, open‑source image editing software used for photo manipulation, graphic design, and digital drawing | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Google Earth Pro | Desktop mapping software for 3D globe visualisation, GIS data import/export, and geospatial measurement. | Available on the Geography specialist workstations & all PCs on second floor in Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| GraphPad Prism 8 | Scientific graphing and statistical analysis software used in life sciences and biomedical research. | Available on 4 PCs in The Loft and PC 6 & PC 7 within the Silent Study area on the 3rd floor of Catalyst. Please note, you will require a license to use this software, contact your tutor or department to arrange. |
| Harmony | A professional 2D animation software used for film, TV, and multimedia animation production. | Available on the Animation specialist workstations in Catalyst and Animation PCs in Creative Edge. |
| Hot Potatoes 6 | A suite of tools for creating online quizzes and educational exercises (crosswords, gap‑fills, matching, etc.). | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| HoloLens Emulator | Simulates the Microsoft HoloLens environment for developing and testing Mixed Reality apps without a physical headset. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Inspiration | Visual learning software for mind‑mapping, concept mapping, and planning ideas. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Keli uVision4 | An IDE for embedded systems development, especially for ARM microcontrollers. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Kinovea | Video analysis software for sports and biomechanics, helpful for slow‑motion review and motion tracking. | Available on PCs in the Wilson Biomechanics lab. |
| Maxon Cinema 4D | Professional 3D modelling, animation, rendering, and motion graphics software. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| MatchWare MindView | Mind‑mapping software designed for project planning, visual thinking, and academic writing. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Maya | A high‑end 3D animation and modelling package used in film, VFX, games, and character design. | Available on the Animation specialist workstations in Catalyst and Animation PCs in Creative Edge. |
| MEGA 7 | Bioinformatics software for molecular evolutionary genetics analysis—phylogenetics, sequence alignment. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Biology\MEGA7 |
| Microsoft Mathematics | A tool providing graphing calculators, equation solving, and visualisation for mathematics learning. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Education\Resources\Maths |
| Microsoft Office 365 | Cloud‑based productivity suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software for scheduling, resource allocation, and Gantt chart planning. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Microsoft Visio | Diagramming tool for flowcharts, network diagrams, UML, and process mapping. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Community | A free, full‑featured IDE for developing applications in C#, C++, .NET, web, and more. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Microsoft Web Deploy | A tool for deploying web applications and sites to IIS or Azure environments. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| MSW Logo | Educational programming environment using the Logo language for teaching coding and geometry. | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| NVivo 12 & 14 | Qualitative data analysis (QDA) software for coding and analysing interviews, documents, and multimedia. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Octave | Open‑source numerical computing software similar to MATLAB for scientific programming and data analysis. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Python | A widely used programming language suitable for scientific computing, automation, and software development. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| QGIS | A free, open‑source geographic information system for mapping, analysing, and visualising geospatial data. | Available on the Geography specialist workstations & all PCs on second floor in Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| R for Windows 4.4 | Statistical computing environment used for data analysis, modelling, and scientific research. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Catalyst laptops. |
| Read & Write 12 | Accessibility software supporting reading, writing, text‑to‑speech, and study aids. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| RStudio | An IDE for the R programming language, supporting data analysis, visualisation, and coding. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Catalyst laptops. |
| Robo 3T | A graphical tool for interacting with MongoDB databases. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Sage Accounting | Cloud‑based accounting software for bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and financial management. | Available on 5 PCs on the 2nd floor of Catalyst near the Accountancy book stock. |
| Scratch | A block‑based coding platform for teaching children foundational programming and creative computing. | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| Small Basic | Microsoft’s simplified programming environment for learning fundamental coding concepts. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Education\Resources\Small Basic |
| SPSS 29 | Statistical analysis software widely used in social sciences for quantitative data analysis. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst, Catalyst laptops and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. Downloadable for home use from the All Student Services list on the Students Homepage. |
| StoryBoard Pro | Professional storyboarding software for animation and media pre‑production. | Available on the Animation specialist workstations in Catalyst and Animation PCs in Creative Edge. |
| Tarsia | Educational software for creating jigsaw‑style puzzles, often used in maths teaching. | Can be run on any networked PC on campus directly from X Drive - X:\Education\Resources\Tarsia |
| Textease Studio | A suite of creative educational tools for writing, multimedia, and classroom learning activities. | Available on PCs in the Faculty of Education IT labs. |
| Trimble Business Center | Surveying and geospatial data processing software used for GNSS, total station, and drone survey workflows. | Available on the Geography specialist workstations in Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| UASMaster | Photogrammetry software for UAV (drone) data processing, 3D modelling, and mapping. | Available on the Geography specialist workstations & all PCs on second floor in Catalyst and Geography PCs in the GeoSciences building. |
| Unity | A popular game engine for 2D/3D game development, simulations, AR/VR experiences. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Visual Studio Code with Python & Java JDK | Lightweight source‑code editor with support for Python and Java development. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst. |
| Visual Studio Community | Duplicate in list. Same as above—Microsoft’s free IDE for application development. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| VLC Media Player | Open‑source multimedia player supporting a huge range of audio/video formats. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst. |
| Weka | Machine learning software for data mining, classification, clustering, and predictive modelling. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Windows Software Development Kit | Tools, libraries, and compilers for building Windows desktop or UWP applications. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Wireshark | Network protocol analyser used for traffic inspection, debugging, and cybersecurity analysis. | Available on the Computing specialist workstations in Catalyst and Computing PCs in the Tech Hub. |
| Write-N-Cite | RefWorks’ citation tool for inserting references and bibliographies into Word. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
| Zotero | Free reference management software for collecting, organising, citing, and sharing research sources. | Available on PCs throughout Catalyst and all classrooms, lecture theatres and IT labs throughout the University. |
Floor plans displaying where applications are available in Catalyst:
- Ground Floor
- Mezzanine
- First Floor
- Second Floor
- Third Floor
Specialist Software Workstation locations at Edge Hill University
Please note that the majority of the above software is supported by staff within departments.