Mind Mapping with MindMup

 

MindMup will no longer be available from 31 July 2026. 

MindMup is a mind-mapping tool that can be accessed from VU Collaborate (until 31-Jul 2026).

A mind map is a diagram of visually organised information. Mind maps show hierarchical relationships among pieces of the whole. Often a single concept/image is drawn in the centre of a page. Then branching out from the central concept, topics and subtopics are added. Images, words, symbols and colour are added to each idea to help organise ideas, and create associations with the central concept. 

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Sign in (until 31-Jul 2026)

  • In a unit space, on the main menu, select Tools, then Mind Mapping Tool.
  • On the pop-up window, select Access MindMup Login Page, or go directly to Mindmup login
    Select Continue with Microsoft
    Pick your VU account
    Sign in with your usename and password:
    • Student login: s<student number>@live.vu.edu.au (e.g. s0000000@live.vu.edu.au)
    • Staff login: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (e.g. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and password.

 

Create (until 31-Jul 2026)

To create a mind map:

  • Central Topic: The Central Topic is the main concept or idea to be explored.
    Hit the Space bar, or double-click on the node, and enter a word or short description. 
  • Add Sub-Topics: Click the plus sign to add sub-topics linked to the central idea
  • Continue brainstorming: by adding additional nodes, sticky notes and images as you explore your topic
  • Cluster ideas, and Signal importance: by change text size, and shape colour

 

Download (until 31-Jul 2026)

Export as an image, PDF or Outline, to save your maps:

  • From the main menu icon, select File
  • To create a PDF: Select File > Export > PDF, or
  • To create a Word Document: Select File > Export > Outline, and tick the Include notes checkbox

    export as a pdf or outline

 

Submit as an Assessment in VU Collaborate

To submit the mind map either:

  • Download as an image or PDF, and/or
  • Download as an outline and tick include text notes to include annotated notes 

 

Here is an example of a mind map that demonstrated VU Net Zero Key Principles (2021):

VU net zero mindmap smaller