Unimelb Timetable to iCal

Converts the Unimelb timetable page into an iCal file

What is Unimelb Timetable to iCal?

Unimelb Timetable to iCal is a Chrome extension designed for University of Melbourne students. It automatically converts their academic timetable into an iCalendar or .ics file. This file can be imported into various calendar platforms like iCloud, Google Calendar, or Outlook Calendar. The extension fetches semester start and end dates from the Unimelb academic calendar and scrapes all relevant timetable data, including subject details, time, and location. Other features include the ability to include university week # events and exclude mid-semester breaks. Bug reports can be submitted on the creator's GitHub repo.

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By: stewart.james.webb

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Users: 534 ▲ 4

Rating: 4.95 (22)

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2019-08-01)

Creation date: 2019-08-01

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

declarativeContent
tabs
https://prod.ss.unimelb.edu.au/*
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/dates
https://www.unimelb.edu.au/dates
file://*/UoM-Timetable-to-iCal/extension/test/*

Size: 84.51K

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# 40107 ▼ 68

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#26980 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 6 #173 in university keyword 4 ▲ 2 #195 in break keyword 10 ▼ 4 #238 in week keyword 13 ▲ 1

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Extension summary

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[Update - August 2019] v1.2.0 has just been released which updates the semester break date to work properly for semester 2 2019 (see version history below for more info).

Chrome Extension that converts the University of Melbourne student timetable page into an iCalendar/.ics file, which you can then import into iCloud/Google Calendar/Outlook Calendar or any other calendar program that supports the iCal file format.

To use it: just go to the Student Portal and navigate to your timetable. A small icon will pop up in the toolbar - click that and you can probably work out the rest :)

Features:

(NEW!) Fetches semester start/end dates automagically from the Unimelb academic calendar
Scrapes all timetable data (subject code+name, times, location)
Repeats timetable for duration of semester
Excludes repeats from the mid-semester break
Ability to include week-long events that are labelled with the University week # (plus one for the mid-semester break)

Please report any bugs on my GitHub repo: https://github.com/nuclearpidgeon/UoM-Timetable-to-iCal

User reviews

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Pros

Saves time by automatically generating a calendar from the UniMelb timetable
Very convenient and easy to use
Highly recommended by IT staff
Works effectively and consistently
Useful for both new and returning students

Cons

Does not adjust for the mid-semester break in the timetable
Some URLs for key dates are incorrect
Requires manual corrections for official week numbering

Most mentioned

Excellent app
AWESOME
Fantastic extension
Love it mate!
10/10

Recent reviews

Still works in 2019, a real time saver!

James Lopez, 2019-07-25

Excellent app. Very convenient. I was recommended this by the IT person at Stop1 (the most helpful they've ever been haha) Would only suggest if the calendar could somehow adjust for the 1 week break that occurs during semesters. For eg. the app plots weeks 1-13 whereas officially the Uni calendar spans weeks 1-12 and one week in between for a break (eg. Easter). I find myself manually correcting this because deadlines are based on the official week number set by the university. Otherwise it's a fantastic app.