AI and academic practice

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Visit Generative AI at Oxford to find out how the University is embracing AI in education, research and professional services, and is providing all staff and students with inclusive access to ChatGPT Edu (September 2025).

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Oxford policy, guidance and advice

Generative AI at Oxford

Announced in September 2025, find out how the University is embracing AI in education, research and professional services, including information and resources to support your use of ChatGPT Edu.

Policy on AI use and summative assessment 

Published in July 2025, this University policy sets out the expectations on AI use for those setting summative assessment and students undertaking summative assessment.

Policy related guidance and resources for staff

SharePoint site providing policy related guidance and resources for staff.

An introduction to the use of generative AI tools in teaching

Published in December 2023, this Oxford Teaching Idea provides 10 ideas on the use of AI to support students in their learning, together with suggested responses for teaching.

Advice for students on the use of generative AI tools to support learning

Published in September 2025, this study skills advice for students complements our resources for staff and aligns with relevant University policies. 

Use Generative AI services such as ChatGPT safely

Third-party security assessment from the Oxford Information Security team.

Reports and analysis

Beyond ChatGPT: The state of generative AI in academic practice for autumn 2023

Published in October 2023, this report seeks to provide an overview of the key developments in generative AI relevant to academic practice that extend beyond ChatGPT.

Four lessons from ChatGPT: Challenges and opportunities for educators

Published in February 2023, this article summarises some of the lessons from the reactions to the release of ChatGPT in late November 2022.