IT Services: Murdoch's Microsoft Community Updates - Skype for Business

IT Service will be providing regular updates on key features and applications within the Microsoft 365 suite over the coming months. These communications are aimed at supporting our MU community with how to use the different services and also for us to share tips/tricks related to specific actions we undertake here at Murdoch.

Skype for Business

To support our Murdoch Community with more effective means of digital communication and collaboration, last year Skype for Business (S4B) added to all staff computers.

This fancy little application runs at the startup of your computer and allows you to easily chat, share documents and imagery, start a phone or video conference with staff members here at Murdoch, or invite external people (including students) to communicate and collaborate with you!

What can people see?

Only other staff members and those you choose to add to your contacts (from outside Murdoch) can see your status, location and any personal messages.

Your status updates to reflect the availability in your Outlook calendar. Find out more about how to amend your presence, location and personal message here

How do I add contacts?

In the S4B window, type your contacts name into the “Find Someone” field and then right-click over their name in the search results and select “Add to Contact List”. 

You can also search for a distribution list (i.e. your department list) and then right-click, select to “Add to Contact List”. They will then appear in your Contacts tab as a new group.

Did you know…. You can log into S4B on your MU computer, your home computer or via any internet-enabled device by accessing Office.com with your staffnumber@murdoch.edu.au and MU password.

There is even an S4B app that you can download to your phone!

• Android
• iOS

Meaning you can have chats, video or phone conferencing from just about anywhere!

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