Expert Resources: DSA and Student Services


These are the items that relate to DSA and Student Services found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Seven apps to help reduce anxiety at University

    Sophie.Shearer | 04 Oct 2018
    Students can feel overwhelmed with deadlines, a likely change of location, managing finances and the pressures of maintaining a good work/life balance. But, there are ways to help minimalize these stressors. We recommend some top tips and apps for anxiety at university.

  • Apps for dyslexia at university

    Sophie.Shearer | 27 Sep 2018
    There are some fantastic support resources available for students with dyslexia; support that is likely to be equally useful to students without dyslexia. In support of World Dyslexia Awareness Week we’ve pulled together apps, advice and support we think is most valuable to students with dyslexia.

  • Five Apps for Surviving Freshers Week

    Sophie.Shearer | 16 Aug 2018
    September is coming and we all know what that means – the famously frantic freshers’ weeks are upon us! It might be your first time away from home or perhaps you’re just concerned about getting organised, or how you’re going to afford the weekly food bill.Every year, AbilityNet helps thousands of...

  • Are your events accessible? Freshers’ Week prep for faculty staff

    Sophie.Shearer | 16 Aug 2018
    It’s that time of year when staff and students are thinking about the start of the university term and Fresher’s Week. During this exciting time, it is important to consider access needs, provide support for people with a range of abilities and also to think carefully about student and staff mental...

  • Results Day... Are you off to university? You may be eligible for additional support

    Sophie.Shearer | 15 Aug 2018
    School’s out for summer, but along with lots of sunshine and fun it also means results day is looming! A- levels results day is today, Thursday 16th August and students all over the country are preparing to find out how they did in their exams. If you’re one of the lucky ones off to university it...

  • Are Robots the Future of Education?

    Sophie.Shearer | 20 Jun 2018
    As much as you may have concerns about robots and the way we could be interacting with them in the future, it’s important to consider how AI and robotics can and do benefit the education of current and future generations.

  • 5 apps for summer time organisation

    Sophie.Shearer | 16 May 2018
    It’s not easy staying on top of our to do lists but luckily there is a choice of apps that can help. If you’re looking to stay organised or just get a grip on your social life, you’re looking in the right place.

  • Education apps for the digital age

    Sophie.Shearer | 08 Mar 2018
    With more things vying for our attention these days we all may increasingly struggle to stay focused particularly in education. We discuss apps that can help.

  • 3 ways students can reduce stress and create better essays

    Claudia.Cahalane | 14 Jan 2018
    Now the festivities are over it's time for us all to start thinking about the year ahead. For most students it's time to get to work. Whether you've got a thesis, dissertation or a simple report to write, these student apps will help to maximise productivity, reduce procrastination and even improve...

  • How tech can help disabled people: AbilityNet's top 10 blogs of 2017

    Claudia.Cahalane | 08 Jan 2018
    From virtual reality, to Seeing AI updates and a BBC producers struggles and ultimate success as someone with dyslexia, our blogs got more views in 2017 than ever before.