Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Category 1 prohibits any GenAI use; Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment; Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
University of Reading assessment guidance uses a three-category GenAI framework: Category 1 prohibits GenAI use, Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment, and Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Category 1 prohibits any GenAI use; Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment; Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
University of Reading assessment guidance uses a three-category GenAI framework: Category 1 prohibits GenAI use, Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment, and Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
University of Reading staff guidance says Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat should not be used for any data set containing personal or personal sensitive data.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Category 1 prohibits any GenAI use; Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment; Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
University of Reading assessment guidance uses a three-category GenAI framework: Category 1 prohibits GenAI use, Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment, and Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
University of Reading's Study Advice LibGuide tells students doing assessed work to first check with the module convenor whether Generative AI use is permitted.
No source-backed public claim about teaching guidance is present in this profile.
Teaching guidanceUniversity of Reading
Not mentioned in reviewed sources
Status & scope
Scope stated in the cited claims
Original official evidence
No reviewed evidence is included for this topic. This does not establish that no rule exists.
Security and procurement
Not mentioned in reviewed sources
No source-backed public claim about AI security review or procurement is present in this profile.
Security and procurementUniversity of Reading
Not mentioned in reviewed sources
Status & scope
Scope stated in the cited claims
Original official evidence
No reviewed evidence is included for this topic. This does not establish that no rule exists.
Record updatesLast 90 days
Updates to this site's reviewed record, not confirmation that the university changed its policy.
Update records are not available for this page yet.
Reviewed record
Reviewed claims
7 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity 3 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity
University of Reading's Section 9 Annex states that misuse of Generative AI is a form of cheating.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%
Normalized value: GenAI misuse is a form of cheating
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
The misuse of Generative AI is a form of cheating.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
AI and Academic Misconduct
Academic Integrity
University of Reading student guidance tells students to assume Category 1 when an assignment brief says nothing about GenAI.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%
Normalized value: silent assignment brief means assume Category 1
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
If the assignment brief says nothing about GenAI, assume its Category 1.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
Student guidance, three assessment categories
Academic Integrity
University of Reading's Study Advice LibGuide tells students doing assessed work to first check with the module convenor whether Generative AI use is permitted.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence86%
Normalized value: check module convenor before using GenAI for assessed work
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
For assessed work, you should always first check with the module convenor whether use of Generative AI is permitted.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
What does this mean for me?
Privacy 1 reviewed claim
Privacy
University of Reading staff guidance says Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat should not be used for any data set containing personal or personal sensitive data.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%
Normalized value: M365 Copilot Chat should not be used with personal or personal sensitive data
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
you should not use it for any data set containing personal or personal sensitive data.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
e8465834…
Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
Microsoft Copilot Chat section
AI tool use 3 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is listed for University of Reading in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%
Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat","description":"University of Reading DTS supports and recommends Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for day-to-day work.","howToObtain":"Use the freely available Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat service.","costToUser":"Freely available according to the cited University page.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
Last checked
Jul 16, 2026
Last changed
Jul 16, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Digital Technology Services can only provide technical help for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. It is freely available.
Localized display only
Digital Technology Services can only provide technical help for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. It is freely available.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
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Retrieved
Jul 16, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 2
Microsoft Copilot Chat is recommended for day-to-day use at work, and DTS will provide basic support to colleagues with using it.
Localized display only
Microsoft Copilot Chat is recommended for day-to-day use at work, and DTS will provide basic support to colleagues with using it.
Source language
English (en)
Snapshot hash
6b19f876…
Retrieved
Jul 16, 2026
Ai Tool Treatment
University of Reading assessment guidance uses a three-category GenAI framework: Category 1 prohibits GenAI use, Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment, and Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%
Normalized value: three GenAI assessment categories: Category 1 prohibited; Category 2 permitted to aid development of the assessment; Category 3 encouraged and evaluated
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
Category 1 prohibits any GenAI use; Category 2 permits GenAI as a tool to aid development of the assessment; Category 3 actively encourages and evaluates GenAI use.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
df92d881…
Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
Page 1, assessment-category summary
Ai Tool Treatment
University of Reading student guidance says DeepSeek is blocked and must not be used on University devices or networks.
Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%
Normalized value: DeepSeek blocked on University devices and networks
Last checked
May 15, 2026
Last changed
May 15, 2026
Original evidence
Evidence 1
DeepSeek is blocked and must not be used on University devices or networks.
Source language
English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash
f9e42aa2…
Retrieved
May 15, 2026
Evidence locator
Student guidance, which GenAI tools can I use
Source record
Official sources
7 sources
6 official URLs; 7 source attributions and their captured versions retained.
Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Reading AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-reading
Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.
Saved from University AI Policy Tracker. This record summarizes the cited sources; it is not an official university statement or assessment permission. Source and review dates are listed above. Hashes identify retained content, not authorization.
Questions students ask
Questions students ask
Can I use AI for my coursework?
University of Reading has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: blocked.
