How to access Datastream

Answered By: Fiona Paterson
Last Updated: 28 Jul 2025 Views: 102

Accessing Datastream via LSEG Workspace

LSEG Workspace provides access to Datastream through its Excel add-on.

Datastream Excel add-on availability on campus 

  • 3 LSEG Workspace PCs in the Financial Resources Zone
  • 3 LSEG Workspace PCs in the Financial Resources Suite
  • 8 PCs in Room 1010
  • To use Datastream on the other 8 PCs in Room 1010 you will require your own LSEG Workspace account. Datastream is a default add-on when registering for a LSEG Workspace account.

Datastream Excel add-on availability off campus 

You will need to apply for a LSEG Workspace account. Datastream is a default add-on when registering. LSEG Workspace can then be installed on your own Windows based device. The Datastream Excel add-on does not work on Macs.

Opening the Datastream Excel add-on

  1. Select the PC Start Menu and select Refinitiv Workspace – Excel from the Refinitiv folder
  2. Excel will open. Select Blank workbook.
  3. Select the Workspace tab
  4. If you are not already logged into LSEG Workspace, select Sign in and enter your LSEG Workspace account details
    Workspace sign in tab in Refinitiv Workspace – Excel. Instructions in preceding steps.
  5. The Datastream add-on should automatically appear. If it doesn't, select the Workspace tab again. 

Accessing Datastream via WRDS

The dataset is listed under LSEG in WRDS. To access WRDS datasets:

  1. Click 'Register' on the WRDS homepage.
  2. Register using your @city.ac.uk email address.
  3. Under 'User type', postgraduate and undergraduate students select 'Masters/Undergrad.'
  4. You will receive an email within two working days asking you to agree to the Terms & Conditions. Follow the instructions in the email to finish setting up your account.

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