Student accessibility
Explore tools and support services that could help you study more effectively and find out how the university is working towards greater digital accessibility of teaching and learning materials.
Making studying easier - available tools, resources and spaces
If you want to have your course materials in a different format, or want to customise your browser to make viewing web pages better for you, then you'll find a range of things here to help.
Customising your browser or device
Course materials in different formats
If you prefer to have your course materials in a different format – an audio file you can listen to, or a Word document you can personalise to your preferences, here are some tools that can help you to do that:
- SensusAccess – this file conversion tool is provided by the university and can be used to convert files into other formats e.g. ebook, audio book, text documents, and even Braille and talking books. This tool can already be found in Moodle next to some of your course materials.
- Read Aloud - Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (Mac), Apple Mac and Adobe Acrobat have ‘Read Aloud’ options that you can use to have documents read out to you.
Tools for reading, writing and note-taking
Take a look at some of the tools available to help you navigate and read through course materials more easily:
Spaces with assistive technology and equipment
Students with a Disability Support Plan are eligible for Enhanced Library Support which provides access to bookable Assistive Technology Rooms with a range of technology and equipment to make studying easier.
This includes magnifiers, adjustable lighting, wrist rests, overlays and much more.
These spaces are available at:
- Djanogly LRC (Jubilee)
- George Green LIbrary (University Park)
- Greenfield Medical Library (Medical School)
- Hallward Library (University Park)
- James Cameron-Gifford Library (Sutton Bonington)
Accessing support for your studies
Academic support
If you’re looking for support, resources and guidance around your studies and using the tools and resources available to you, we can help.
- Study skills – academic writing, referencing, revision, preparing for exams plus finding and evaluating library and other research resources
- Digital skills – explore the digital tools and skills you’ll use during and after your time at university
- Moodle – find out how to make the best of Moodle for accessing module materials and resources, submitting assessments and more
Support is also available from:
Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS)Researcher Academy
Disability support
Wellbeing support
The university provides information about how you can take care of your mental health whilst studying as well as information about specialist services if you, or someone you know, is struggling.
Student wellbeing
Accessibility and the University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is committed to supporting all students in reaching their full potential. Part of this commitment is to ensure your learning experiences meet accessibility requirements. This means that learning resources will be designed to present as few barriers as possible for disabled students.
Accessible resources benefit all users, especially those users with disabilities. Our goal is to make your university experience as accessible as possible, continually improving the support we offer as best practice and technology evolve.
