Library Help: Teaching and learning

LSEG Refinitiv Datastream is available as part of an Excel add-in on all PCs at the Eddie Davies Finance Zone. Academic staff and PGR candidates can also install it via the Software Center.

Datastream is an extension of the LSEG Refinitiv Workspace Desktop database installation. You need to register for a Refinitiv ID to access Workspace and you may need to re-register every time.

Any spreadsheets you created with the old Datastream should be fully compatible with Workspace. The user interface is different in Workspace since it combines time series and static requests into one menu, but the Datastream Navigator and formulas are the same. If you have Eikon installed, you need to replace it with Refinitiv Workspace now.

Accessing the Workspace Excel add-in

1. Register for a MyRefintiv ID.
   • Datastream permission can take 6 hours to be effective after registration.
2. Log onto a computer with Refinitiv Workspace
   • (any PC in the Eddie Davies Finance Zone; in person or remote).
3. In the Start menu, in the 'Refinitiv' folder, search for 'Refinitiv Workspace - Excel' and click.
4. Wait for the 'Refinitiv' Excel add-in to load. Sign into the Excel add-in with the MyRefinitiv ID.
5. Click the 'Datastream' icons in the Refinitiv Excel menu.
   • You may have to expand the Datastream section first.

If the Refinitiv menu does not appear in Excel, see our Accessing Workspace Desktop/Excel post.

Further support

• Getting help in Datastream