Reading, United Kingdom

University of Reading

Name: University of Reading AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =194UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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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

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Evidence 1

Digital Technology Services can only provide technical help for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. It is freely available.
Source: Generative AI and assessments

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Digital Technology Services can only provide technical help for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. It is freely available.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: cd52b5b8…
Retrieved: Jul 16, 2026

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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.
Source: Generative AI and AI Meeting Assistants

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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

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

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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: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Assessment

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: df92d881…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Page 1, assessment-category summary

Normalized value: GenAI misuse is a form of cheating

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Evidence 1

The misuse of Generative AI is a form of cheating.
Source: Annex 1: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools, Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: fab7a589…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: AI and Academic Misconduct

Normalized value: silent assignment brief means assume Category 1

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Evidence 1

If the assignment brief says nothing about GenAI, assume its Category 1.
Source: Using Gen AI in your assessments

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: f9e42aa2…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Student guidance, three assessment categories

Normalized value: DeepSeek blocked on University devices and networks

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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Evidence 1

DeepSeek is blocked and must not be used on University devices or networks.
Source: Using Gen AI in your assessments

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: f9e42aa2…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Student guidance, which GenAI tools can I use

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

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you should not use it for any data set containing personal or personal sensitive data.
Source: Generative AI and AI meeting assistants guidance

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: e8465834…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Microsoft Copilot Chat section

Normalized value: check module convenor before using GenAI for assessed work

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

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Evidence 1

For assessed work, you should always first check with the module convenor whether use of Generative AI is permitted.
Source: University policy around AI - Generative Artificial Intelligence and University Study

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: 05820625…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: What does this mean for me?

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Official sources

7 sources

Annex 1: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools, Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/9a-gait-aiam.pdf?la=en&hash=0B446CE204FAC1102A5B83B54E974628
Snapshot hash: fab7a589…

Generative AI and AI Meeting Assistants

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/digital-technology-services/ai-index-hub/ai-guidance
Snapshot hash: 6b19f876…

Generative AI and AI meeting assistants guidance

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/digital-technology-services/-/media/project/functions/digital-technology-services/documents/general-use-of-ai-tools-staff-guidance-v2.pdf?hash=D8EE4FDB8D43A29F4BEF7E68F0150BBD&la=en
Snapshot hash: e8465834…

Generative AI and assessments

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/Study/ai/Using-Gen-AI-in-your-assessments
Snapshot hash: cd52b5b8…

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Assessment

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/ade/genai-tools-and-assessment.pdf?hash=BF3295266A4A91A8933E802108C48A67&la=en
Snapshot hash: df92d881…

University policy around AI - Generative Artificial Intelligence and University Study

libguides.reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/generative-AI-and-university-study/UoR_policy
Snapshot hash: 05820625…

Using Gen AI in your assessments

reading.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/Study/ai/Using-Gen-AI-in-your-assessments
Snapshot hash: f9e42aa2…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Reading AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-reading

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Reviewed claims

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.