Computing help and support
The University of Cambridge has a centrally managed tenancy for Zoom. Department of Engineering users can, with the support of the local Audio-Visual Support team, purchase licences to use Zoom as part of this wider agreement.
Please note: There is no automatic access to the University Zoom tenancy. Access is by request and with paid for licences only.
For further information about Zoom at Engineering, see: Zoom Video Conferencing
For information about the service in general, see: University Zoom account
Zoom Webinar
The Zoom Webinars platform is based on the familiar Zoom Meetings system. It is designed to enable much greater control and clarity for organizers, presenters and attendees for conferences with larger audiences. Unlike a regular Zoom meeting, a Zoom Webinar splits participants into two categories- panellists and attendees– alongside the webinar host.
Panellists can share slides, video, audio and take part in panel discussions much like a normal Zoom meeting participant.
Attendees are audience observers by default with no video or audio. They can interact via chat, Q&A, hand raising and polling.
Hosts have overall control of the webinar and can mute/unmute panellists, promote attendees and mange Q&A/polling.
The platform is also capable of live streaming the webinar via YouTube or Facebook.
Support Resources
From the Zoom Website
Getting Started With Zoom Webinar
Complete list of Zoom Webinar support articles
Running Engaging Online Events eBook
CUED Guides
Zoom_HowTo_Panelists[PDF]