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<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n(Blog updated August 2025)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Microsoft 365 (M365) is Stellenbosch University\u2019s cloud-based productivity platform, supporting the University’s day-to-day academic, administrative, and research activities. As part of our Education Enrolment Solution (EES) subscription agreement with Microsoft, all SU stakeholders receive access to a powerful suite of digital tools and services, including cloud-based OneDrive storage to access your files from anywhere, the latest Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and the ability to install applications on multiple devices.<\/p>\n We will unpack each of these tools and services in more detail in future blog updates, starting with OneDrive, as important changes are being introduced that may impact your usage.<\/p>\n OneDrive is your personal cloud storage space for syncing and accessing your files across devices. In line with Microsoft\u2019s global policy updates for educational institutions, changes to cloud storage are being rolled out across universities worldwide and Stellenbosch University also need to implement these changes. <\/span>These changes by Microsoft apply to educational institutions worldwide – not just Stellenbosch University – and we are required to comply to maintain continued access to Microsoft 365 services. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Timeline of communication<\/strong><\/p>\n Since July 2024, the IT Division has kept staff and students informed about upcoming changes to Microsoft 365 cloud storage. The initial announcement in July 2024 explained <\/span>Microsoft\u2019s<\/span> revised storage policies for universities worldwide, as well as <\/span>SU\u2019s<\/span> extension until August 2025. This year, <\/span>reminders were sent out<\/span> starting in June 2025 about the phased OneDrive storage changes and the need to clear unused data. <\/span>Targeted communications were sent in July to staff with storage exceeding the OneDrive storage quota, reassuring them about data backup via Rubrik and informing them about ongoing efforts to explore additional storage options for OneDrive, particularly<\/span>\u00a0for users with <\/span>large<\/span> institutional data.<\/span> We will continue to provide updates to support the SU community throughout this process.<\/span><\/p>\nOneDrive storage: Be prepared for changes<\/span><\/h3>\n
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