UniApps (also referred to as RDS)

UniApps enables you to access a wide range of academic software remotely using your device's Remote Desktop Services (RDS).

UniApps requires you to connect to the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) if you are not on campus with a University-managed device.

UniDesk (also referred to as AVD)

UniDesk allows you to have a similar experience to using a University campus desktop with software you are familiar with, such as Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Adobe Reader, Visio).

For UniDesk you do not need to connect to the University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN). However, you will need to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to sign in to UniDesk using your University account.

Available Software (Academic Year 2025/2026)

UniApps (RDS)

When you log in to UniApps, you will only see the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) resources you have access to, along with the installed software available. Access is determined by your course, module, or group, so that some software may be restricted and not visible to all users.

All RDS on UniApps include the following core software:

• Igor Pavlov - 7zip
• Adobe - Acrobat Reader
• TextHelp - ClaroRead Pro
• Google - Chrome
• Microsoft - Office 365
• Microsoft - OneDrive
• Microsoft - Teams
• JISC TechDis Voices
• Design Science MathType Fonts
• OpenDyslexic Fonts 2016
• Sensory App House - Screen Ruler and Tint

Software installed on a specific RDS:

Admindesk:

• Agresso
  
• ClaroRead
  
• Clarivate – Research Direct Export Helper
• BO Crystal Reports
  
• v1 Limited Db Capture Admin
  
• Mozilla Firefox
  
• Sensory App House - Sensory Ruler
• Sober Lemur PDFsam Basic
  
• Kinetic Solutions Room Service
  
• Scientia SDB Administrator
  
• Unit 4 Report Engine
  

Health:

• Kistler BioWare
  
• MaxTRAQ MTLplus
  

Masshunter:

• Agilent Masshunter
  
• NIST

Gaussian:

• Gaussian 16
  
• Gausview
  

OrCAD

• Orcad
• AcadReg
• Agresso
• ClaroRead
• Clarivate – Research Direct Export Helper
• BO Crystal Reports
• v1 Limited Db Capture Admin
• Mozilla Firefox
• Sensory App House - Sensory Ruler
• Sober Lemur PDFsam Basic
• Kinetic Solutions Room Service
• Scientia SDB Administrator
  • Unit 4 Report Engine

UniDesk (AVD)

When using AVD services, we recommend you allow your OneDrive to sync before opening any software.

Users of the AVD service can only open one session at a time. For example, if you have UniDesk open, you cannot open Matlab, Ansys or MemoQ.

• Ansys
• Matlab
• MemoQ
• UniDesk
  • 7-Zip (Igor Pavlov)
  • Adobe Reader DC Classic
  • Anaconda
  • CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Cran R
  • Eclipse
  • EndNote
  • EssayWriter
  • Google Chrome
  • IBM SPSS
  • IBM SPSS AMOS
  • Maple
  • MathType Fonts
  • Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus (without Teams or Outlook client)
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Code
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Community with C++ Micr
  • MiKTeX
  • MindGenius
  • Notepad++
  • NVivo
  • Olex2
  • OpenDyslexic Fonts
  • POV-Ray
  • PsychoPy
  • RStudio
  • Sensory Screen Ruler & Tint
  • SigmaPlot
  • Spectragryph
  • Stata BE
  • TeXnicCenter
  • VLC Player
  • VMD
  • WinCoot

Logging in to UniDesk (AVD) and UniApps (RDS)

UniDesk (AVD)

Using the new Windows App will give you the best experience when accessing UniDesk (AVD). Please note that the Windows App replaces the Remote Desktop App previously available from the Windows Store.

1. Open the Microsoft Store via the Start Menu.
2. Click the search bar at the top of Microsoft Store and search for 'Windows App'.
3. Click 'Get on the app' page.
4. Once installed, open the Windows App via the Start Menu and sign in with your email and password.
5. Once authenticated, you can log on to your assigned resources by clicking the 'Connect' button (note, you may need to authenticate again).

Alternative Method of Accessing UniDesk (AVD) via Web Browser

This option will be used within your browser and may be slower than using the Windows App

1. Access UniDesk and type in your authentication code/password.
2. Choose the AVD workspace you need.
3. Log in to the chosen AVD workspace using your University email and password.

UniApps (RDS)

Please note that if you are not connected to the campus network on a University-managed device, you will need to connect to VPN to access UniApps.

1. Click Start and search for Access RemoteApp and desktops (note, RemoteApp is one word).
2. Click the top result.
3. In the window that opens asking for a connection URL, copy and paste the following: https://uniapps.bath.ac.uk/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx
4. Enter your email address and password if prompted.
5. Once authenticated, you should have a folder on your Start Menu called University of Bath UniApps (RADC) that contains your available resources.

Alternative Method of Accessing UniApps (RDS) via Web Browser

Please note that if you are not connected to the campus network on a University-managed device, you will need to connect to VPN to access UniApps (RDS).

1. Visit Access UniApps and log in using your University email and password.
2. Choose the RDS resource you need and wait for it to finish downloading.
3. Open the RDS resource you downloaded, press connect, and log in using your University email and password.

Logging Out

1. Before logging out of UniDesk or UniApps, save your progress and ensure your OneDrive has finished synchronising. You can find out what the OneDrive icons mean on the Microsoft website.
2. Once finished using UniApps and UniDesk, you should always sign out of your sessions using the sign out button within the "Start" menu to keep your files safe.
3. After signing out, you are able to then close UniApps / UniDesk.

You should not close UniApps or UniDesk by clicking the red "X" button on your browser as this will leave the session open for a brief period. This is to allow users who have lost connection to reconnect.