Oxford University Computing Services

A Guide to IT at Oxford for New Students and Staff

Welcome to IT introduces you to the Information Technology (IT) services at Oxford University.

The key areas are:

Bringing Your Own Computer

Essential reading if you're bringing your own computer (or smart phone, or Blackberry, or iPad, or internet-enabled fridge, or whatever).

Connecting to the Internet- How to get connected to the University network both within and away from Oxford.
Solving Hardware Problems - Breakdown services, repairs, upgrades, etc.
Getting Free and Low Cost Software
Local Support

Unwelcome to IT

Protecting yourself, your computer and your data.

Online Security - Protect your bank account, your identity and your dignity.
Viruses and Malware - Protecting your computer from viruses, malware, worms, trojans, adware, etc.
Software Updates - Security updates to avoid known problems.
Securing your Hardware and Data - From loss, theft, power failure, etc.

Using Computers at Oxford

Information and advice when using any computer, anywhere to access University services.

Your Oxford Username - Your passport to accessing various online services.
Email - All about the Oxford central email service.
IT Learning and Self-Study Resources - Improve your IT skills, whatever your previous experience.
University IT Services - Some of the Other IT services provided by the University.
Getting Help - What to do when you need a helping hand.

College and Departmental Resources and Maps