Communicate and collaborate in real-time
Harvard Slack is an accessible platform for students, faculty, and staff, allowing real-time chat and efficient document sharing. Whether using the Slack app or incorporating it into a Canvas course, it's tailored for seamless collaboration surrounding teaching, learning, and research activities.
Eligibility
Workspaces are for HMS staff, on-quad faculty, and student groups.Only HMS staff, on-quad faculty members, and student groups can request Harvard Slack Enterprise Grid workspaces.
Note – Hospital business, including graduate medical education, hospital-based research, or clinical departmental activities, is not eligible.
Security
Secure and compliant with Harvard standards.User information and data are safeguarded to meet the institution's strict compliance requirements. Real-time security features ensure immediate threat detection.
Licensing
Maintain cost-effective communication.Slack licenses are paid for by Harvard Medical School IT in support of on-quad research, administration, and education programs only.
Fees are incurred for each HarvardKey user or Multi-channel guest. Single-channel guests are free but restricted to one channel per workspace.
We will require confirmation of on-quad department sponsorship prior to provisioning a new workspace.