Maple
Maple is a mathematics software tool providing a mathematical computation engine with integrated numerics and symbolics. Access thousands of mathematical functions, hundreds of 2D and 3D plotting routines, and professional publishing tools.
The Maple site licence also includes MapleNet, which enables you to share your technical applications.
Key features
- Easy-to-use analysis and mathematical problem-solving software.
- Keep all problems, solutions, visualisations, and explanations all together in a single, easy-to-follow document.
- Gain insight into your problem, solution, data or concept using a variety of customisable 2D and 3D plots and animations.
- Create interactive applications without having to be an expert programmer and share them over the web.
- Free downloads:
- Maple Calculator app available on Android and iOS.
- Maple Player is available for users to view Maple content without an account.
Access instructions
- This software is installed in our computer labs.
- For other University devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
- For other devices, you can either download and install Maple software or access it through the virtual desktop service (VDS).
- A licence code is required to activate Maple.
Available to students and staff (restrictions apply)
You can use this service on University-managed devices and via the virtual desktop service (VDS) for use on personal devices. Lecturers can also install this software on personal devices (licence required).
App-based
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
- This software is installed in our computer labs.
- For other University devices running Windows, you can install this software from the Software Center.
- For other devices, you can either download and install Maple software or access it through the virtual desktop service (VDS).
- A licence code is required to activate Maple.
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
- Maplesoft documentation (maplesoft.com)
- Maplesoft FAQ (maplesoft.com)
- Maplesoft support site (maplesoft.com)
- Self-service support for students using Maple (maplesoft.com)
- More software and apps and how to obtain them
Training and best practice
- Maplesoft Training (maplesoft.com) provides a range of learning resources (maplesoft.com) including quick start tutorials, product guides and webinars.
Accessibility
- Maple accessibility features (maplesoft.com)
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please visit the Maplesoft support site (maplesoft.com).
Service commitments
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults.
- Support is available via the Maplesoft support site (maplesoft.com).
- Students can access self-service support (maplesoft.com).
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024