University staff and students used the Avidnote AI assistant actively during its trial, and the University has decided to extend the software license beyond the trial period. Avidnote AI assistant will be available to all University staff and students initially for one year starting from 1 February 2025.
The AI landscape is constantly changing, and extending the Avidnote license period further will thus be re-evaluated after 12 months of use at the University.
Avidnote is a browser-based AI application that offers several useful artificial intelligence features for studies and research. Avidnote is a suitable solution for academic needs, as information security and user support are taken into account better than in e.g. free-to-use services.
Please note:
- You must follow the University’s general cloud service principles when using Avidnote
- Users are not allowed to input sensitive or confidential data or licensed materials into Avidnote.
Logging in to the service
- Click the Sign in with SSO (single sign-on) button at the Avidnote service address: https://app.avidnote.com/login
- In the window that opens, enter your username in the format firstname.lastname@helsinki.fi and click Continue. In the University’s single sign-on window that opens, select Accept.
- Select your information (your role at the University, the country and the University) from the drop-down menus and click Save.
Support and instructions for use
- For instructions on how to use the service, see the Avidnote website at https://avidnote.com/help
- If you need support in matters related to the Avidnote service, please contact Avidnote support: https://avidnote.com/contact/
If you need support with other University IT matters, please contact IT Helpdesk
- Chat (weekdays 9 AM to 3 PM, chatbot 24/7): helsinki.fi/helpdesk
- Call: 029 41 55555 (weekdays 9 AM to 3 PM, local network charge / mobile call charge)
- E-mail: helpdesk@helsinki.fi