Training for students

All students starting a course at Oxford from September 2026 are required to complete the University’s Harassment and Sexual Misconduct online training. Returning students are strongly encouraged to complete it. You should complete the training before you begin registration.  

The training will help you understand: 
•    What harassment and sexual misconduct can look like 
•    Your role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive university community 
•    The impact that harassment and sexual misconduct can have on individuals and the community 
•    Where to find support and how to report a concern

Complete Harassment and Sexual Misconduct training.

The Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service provides a safe and confidential space for students to be supported, independent of their college or department.

The Service offers free support and advice to any student who has been affected by sexual harassment or violence; whoever you are, whatever has happened and whenever this was. They also support students impacted by domestic abuse and stalking.

You can also find out more about the University's approach to preventing and responding to harassment and sexual misconduct. 

Keeping information secure helps protect you, other members of the University community, and the systems we all rely on for studying, teaching and research.  

How would you feel if your personal data was used in a way you didn’t expect? All students have a collective responsibility to look after the data you have access to at Oxford, and to treat other people’s data as you’d expect yours to be treated. If you spot suspicious activity or a potential data breach, please report this immediately.

All students are encouraged to complete the University’s short online safety course, which features animations and quizzes. It’s accessed through MetaCompliance, our third-party security training partner, and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It provides practical guidance on recognising phishing, avoiding online scams, using social media safely and protecting your personal information. More information about online safety is available on the University website, including top tips to keep in mind while you’re at Oxford.

Take the 'How to keep safe online' course (requires SSO login)

Take the accessible version of the course (requires SSO) 

If you will be handling University data as part of your studies, or your department has asked you to provide a certificate of training completion in this area, you will also need to complete the University’s more detailed Information Security and Data Protection course (SSO required).

The full course covers topics including:

• recognising phishing, malware and other common cyber threats
• protecting passwords and accounts
• handling and sharing information securely
• data protection and information rights
• working securely on campus, at home and while travelling
• reporting information security concerns

The course includes an assessment, and you must complete all sections and achieve the required score to receive a completion certificate.

Take the full-length Information Security and Data Protection course for students.

For further information about information security training for students and staff at Oxford, including technical support and frequently asked questions, visit OxIntranet, the University’s intranet (SSO required), or contact the University’s Cyber Security unit at [email protected].