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Getting access to LSEG Workspace with Datastream (Formerly Eikon)

LSEG Workspace with Datastream is a financial markets database that provides access to real time market data, economic and business news, analytics and trading tools. LSEG Workspace replaces Refinitiv Eikon. 

A Workspace terminal is available on the ground floor of the Barry J Marshall Library (southwest corner) and from several locations in the Business School. Workspace is not web-based and it is not available off-campus. 

  1. You can book the Workspace / Bloomberg terminal in the Barry J Marshall Library using the instructions to the right. Bookings are essential.   
  2. Once at the Workspace / Bloomberg terminal in the Barry J Marshall Library, type Workspace in the "Type here to search" box in the left bottom screen and select the application. 
  3. In order to access Workspace from the on-campus terminal you will require the username and password from the LSEG Workspace with Datastream OneSearch record. You may be asked to sign in with your UWA Uni ID details to view the Workspace login details. The username and password details are ONLY to be used by current staff and students of the University of Western Australia.

LSEG Workspace with Datastream can also be accessed from a number of terminals at the UWA Business School. Please contact the School for this access information. 

Workspace/Datastream Training Materials

The LSEG Learning Centre contains training resources, including videos, classes, and documents, on Workspace and Datastream - https://www.lseg.com/en/training/learning-centre

Here are some key videos to begin with:

Booking the Workspace terminal in the library

LSEG Workspace with Datastream is available on a designated computer in the Barry J Marshall Library. The Workspace / Bloomberg terminal can be booked using the Group Study Rooms booking tool. Go to Barry J Marshall Library - Specialist PCs, and look for Bloomberg & Workspace PC. Select an available (green) time slot, click 'Continue' and follow the prompts. Note that only two hours may be booked on a given day.

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