What is LSEG Workspace (including Eikon and Datastream), and how do I access it?

Answer

LSEG Workspace is a financial data platform from the London Stock Exchange Group. It combines access to both Eikon (for real-time financial markets data and analytics) and Datastream (for historical economic and financial time-series data) in a single interface.

 

How do I access it?

You can use LSEG Workspace (Eikon):

  • On all university PCs as Refinitve Workspace. You can download it from the Software Centre if it's not installed to the PC you are using.
  • On personal Windows or Mac devices by downloading it from the LSEG Workspace download page

 

How do I access Datastream on Excel?

On university PCs:
Open Excel, go to the Workspace tab, sign in, and access Datastream tools like the Formula Builder.

On personal Windows devices:
You’ll need to download and install LSEG Workspace first.

Access is limited to one user at a time for up to 2 hours per day. To book a time slot and request the password, email librarians@le.ac.uk.

Please note: Datastream tools are only available on Windows devices. They are not supported on macOS.

 

What features and data does it offer?

LSEG Workspace includes a wide range of financial and macroeconomic data, such as:

  • Real-time and historical market prices
  • Company financials, ownership data, and ESG metrics
  • Global economic indicators and time-series datasets
  • Deal analytics for M&A, ECM, and DCM transactions
  • Reuters fundamentals, IBES estimates, and Consensus Global Current data
  • Integrated Excel access with tools like the Datastream Formula Builder, Request Tables, and charting utilities

 

Further support

You can find further guidance in the attached guides below.

  • Last Updated Jul 01, 2025
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