This diary serves as a functional organizational tool designed to manage the academic and administrative schedule of individuals affiliated with the University of Oxford. The Oxford University Press provides this resource to consolidate essential institutional data, including term dates and departmental contacts, alongside practical travel and logistical information. It functions as both a personal planner and a reference guide for navigating the university environment and broader transport networks.

Users typically view this publication as a standard administrative utility for students and staff at the University of Oxford. It is recognized for its portability and the inclusion of specific institutional data that is not readily available in generic commercial planners.