Sun amongst the trees at Harcourt Arboretum
Sun amongst the trees at Harcourt Arboretum

Inclusive student life

The University of Oxford is a place where every student should be safe, welcomed and be able to thrive, whatever their background. We are committed to ensuring our University community is one in which the rights and dignity of all our students and staff are respected.  

The University of Oxford is a place where every student should be safe, welcomed and be able to thrive, whatever their background. We are committed to ensuring our University community is one in which the rights and dignity of all our students and staff are respected.  

Freedom of speech is the life-blood of our University and we uphold the right for everyone to openly express their views and opinions with respect and courtesy, within the limits of the law.  

This is accompanied by our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Discrimination of any kind – whether based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic– has no place, and is not tolerated, at Oxford. 

The University supports the right to lawful protest, but actions which disrupt aspects of staff or student life for fellow members of the University, in breach of our codes of conduct, are not acceptable.

Visit the dedicated Inclusive student life webpage for the simple steps you can take to support our efforts to maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment at Oxford.