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UM is switching from Zoom to Teams in 2025-2026. This page will be updated with relevant information over the coming weeks.

Switching from Zoom to Teams

Teams will replace Zoom as of 1 August 2025. Teams offers similar functionality to Zoom for video calling and online meetings. It also offers additional features that support collaboration and integrates with Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Do you need help with switching to Teams for educational purposes? The University Library offers guidance on using Teams in education. Have a look at Getting Started with Teams and Teams FAQ. These pages will be updated with relevant information in the coming weeks.

What is Teams?

Teams is a collaboration and communication platform that integrates chat, video meetings, file storage and various applications.

It is available to UM employees and students who can use the tool for online education, teamwork and collaboration.

Video: Microsoft Teams – What is Teams

Why use Teams?

You can use Teams when you need to:

  • Organize an online lecture
    Schedule a Teams meeting and share the link with students or peers. 
  • Collaborate on Projects
    Work together on documents with real-time co-authoring.
  • Communicate Efficiently
    Use chat, audio calls, and video meetings with colleagues or peers.
  • Share and Store Files
    Upload, share, and access files securely with colleagues or peers.

Are you new to Teams?

We’ve created a page with all the information you need to get started. Our guides will help you navigate through Teams step-by-step.