Expert Resources: student tech


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

  • When it comes to presenting, you just need a good Pal

    Adam Tweed | 14 Jun 2019
    For Chris Hughes, founder of Estendio and creator of Present Pal; presentations were his nemesis at university. Chris has dyslexia and as a result of the difficulties he experienced, he created Present Pal, presentation support software that enables you to deliver a more confident and prepared...

  • Free Training on Inclusive Technology for Students

    Mark.Gaddes | 23 May 2019
    There is a great range of apps available to help students succeed during their studies, and many of them don't cost a thing. Join us as we offer advice and information.

  • Note-taking hacks for students with Dyslexia

    Jessica Doyle | 15 Feb 2019
    In the first of a new series of 'Hack in the box' blogs, we highlight some of the ways that Microsoft's OneNote can support students with Dyslexia.

  • Top 5 Alexa skills to help with your New Year’s resolutions

    Adam Tweed | 15 Jan 2019
    Many of you may have seen that the Amazon Echo; more affectionately referred to as 'Alexa' was an extremely popular Christmas present this year.

  • How tech can help you with your tech addiction

    Sophie.Shearer | 10 Dec 2018
    Technology is helpful in so many ways, especially in education, but sometimes we need to step away from it and take a break. Although it may seem a bit counter-intuitive technology can offer the solution to help you take a break from technology.

  • Apps for students with sight loss

    Sophie.Shearer | 06 Nov 2018
    2 in every 1,000 young people (under the age of 25) have vision impairment in the UK and with future stats showing this number is likely to continue to rise with around 4.1 million people with sight loss in the UK by 2050. It’s important for us to invest thought and time in to alternative ways we...

  • 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.

  • 8 ways universities can be more accessible and inclusive

    Claudia.Cahalane | 01 Oct 2018
    From moving modules online, to offering pre-term familiarisation stays with students on the autism spectrum, to enabling students with anxiety to do recorded presentations, Ian Carter, a student services manager at Brighton Unversity shares his knowledge and experience on what makes an inclusive...

  • 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...