The Oxford Nexus system (email, calendar, address book) can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection, using Outlook Web Access (OWA).

Figure 1. Oxford branded interface for the OWA 'Full' version

There are two versions of Outlook Web Access: the 'Full' version, and the 'Light' version. Which one you see depends on what browser you use to access Nexus.

The difference between the versions has been reduced since when Nexus was first introduced. You can use either version to access your email, addressbook/contacts and calendar. You can also share your calendar and view calendars shared with you. The Full version offers some additional features, such as sharing of other items than calendars and a somewhat different way of displaying shared calendars.

To access the Full version of OWA, you must use a Microsoft browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8. Other browsers will gain access to the Light version. This is due to the way the Exchange server interacts with native Microsoft web browsers. OUCS cannot alter this discrepancy between browsers.

All users who wish to access their Nexus account via the web are recommended to read the Getting Started With Outlook Web Access document. This will give you a introduction to how the system works. A more complete overview of the system is also available below. Please make sure that you read the correct document depending on whether you use a Microsoft browser or not.

General Information

• Getting Started With Outlook Web Access
• Outlook Web Access quick tips guide
• Browser security settings for Nexus and other Webauth protected services

Information for non-IE users

• OWA Light Documentation for all non-Microsoft browser users

Information for Microsoft Internet Explorer users

• OWA Full Documentation for Internet Explorer users