Jamworks Blog

Study techniques, student lifestyle content and information about the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance).

Jamworks' Complete Guide to Applying for DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) 2025 - The image shows the DSA1 application form for the academic year 2025/2026.

The Complete Guide to Applying for DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) in 2025

Josh Ferry Woodard July 3, 2025

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Jamworks Ultimate Student Guide 2025

Hannah Jones July 2, 2025

Jamworks vs. Genio (formerly Glean): An Honest Comparison for Higher Education [2025]

Josh Ferry Woodard June 17, 2025

An image of a laptop displaying Jamworks' Enhanced Notes feature on the screen.

Beyond note taking: How Jamworks helps students learn during & after class

Josh Ferry Woodard May 28, 2025

Rebecca during her English literature lecture

Supporting a humanities student with hearing needs

Kamna Gupta May 16, 2025

A student named Sam attending his Physics lecture

How Jamworks supports a STEM Student with SpLD (ADHD) and motor impairment

Kamna Gupta May 16, 2025

Peter attending his engineering lecture

How Jamworks supports a STEM Student with SpLD (Dyslexia)

Kamna Gupta May 16, 2025

Graeme Cartwright – Assistive Technology Advisor, Ayrshire College

Kamna Gupta May 15, 2025

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Student Social Media Content Creator Job – Be the Face of Jamworks AI

Josh Ferry Woodard March 6, 2025

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How Jamworks helps disabled students take better notes and reduce stress

Kamna Gupta February 20, 2025

Mark Childs - Head AT trainer, WBS

Mark Childs – Head AT Trainer, Wyvern Business Systems

Kamna Gupta February 13, 2025

Ross Glasgow – AT trainer, Remtek Systems Limited

Kamna Gupta January 27, 2025

Lucy Fallis, DSA Assessor @ Capita

Lucy Fallis – DSA Assessor, Capita

Kamna Gupta January 17, 2025

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Academic integrity: Providing the right level of support with Jamworks

Josh Ferry Woodard January 13, 2025

Elaine Argue

Elaine Argue – AT Trainer, Sight and Sound Technology

Kamna Gupta December 13, 2024

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Overcoming the Barriers to AI adoption in UK Higher Education

Amirah Khan December 2, 2024

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Recommending Jamworks for note taking – practical insights for DSA assessors

Kamna Gupta October 8, 2024

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Embracing AI Tutors: How UK Universities Can Harness Generative AI to Enhance Learning

Amirah Khan October 7, 2024

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How Jamworks supports independent learning for students with ADHD?

Kamna Gupta September 19, 2024

A screenshot of Jamworks app that displays automatic AI generated notes.

The truth about AI-generated notes: 4 myths—busted!

Kamna Gupta September 13, 2024

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How Jamworks helps ADHD students overcome working memory challenges?

Kamna Gupta September 2, 2024

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Simplify your note taking routine with Jamworks

Kamna Gupta August 30, 2024

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Jamworks Notes: 50% DSA Price Reduction

Josh Ferry Woodard June 27, 2024

A banner explaining that Jamworks Notes has been reduced by 50% in the DSA

Jamworks Announces Significant Price Reduction for Jamworks Notes DSA

Josh Ferry Woodard June 24, 2024

Everything you need to know about DSA Laptops 2025

Megan O'Byrne June 23, 2024

Why Jamworks is the perfect study tool for International Students

Megan O'Byrne June 11, 2024

DSA Equipment List 2025

Megan O'Byrne April 9, 2024

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Best note taking apps for college students 2025

Amirah Khan March 26, 2024

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Jamworks & GPT 4 Vision – The future of AI in Education

Amirah Khan March 8, 2024

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Study Accommodations for Dyslexia

Megan O'Byrne March 5, 2024

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What is a first-generation college student?

Amirah Khan February 9, 2024

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Jamworks has been selected as one of the world’s most innovative startups

Josh Ferry Woodard February 1, 2024

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What is Universal Design for Learning & how does Jamworks aid UDL?

Amirah Khan February 1, 2024

The best AI prompts for students – Make the most of JamAI

Megan O'Byrne January 24, 2024

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Jamworks vs Genio (formerly Glean) vs Caption.ED – Compare DSA Note Taking Tools

Amirah Khan January 16, 2024

Grants for Students with Disabilities – US College Scholarships

Megan O'Byrne January 9, 2024

An image depicting the JamAI personal tutor chatbot writing messages on a laptop. A conversation about psychology is shown.

Jamworks’ AI Tutor: The best AI chatbot for higher education

Megan O'Byrne January 9, 2024

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Best Apps for ADHD – Supporting Neurodivergent University Students

Joe Brown January 2, 2024

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Canada Student Grant for Disabled Student Support at University

Megan O'Byrne December 6, 2023

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How I use Jamworks to unlock YouTube as a powerful study tool

Megan O'Byrne December 6, 2023

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Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai vs Jamworks AI – which is best for you?

Amirah Khan December 4, 2023

Join our DSA Community for Disabled and Neurodivergent students

How to navigate the Jamworks DSA Community for maximum disability support at university

Megan O'Byrne November 29, 2023

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Otter.ai Alternatives – Best Note Taking Solutions for Universities

Amirah Khan November 13, 2023

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Best AI Note Taking Apps for Higher Grades

Joe Brown November 3, 2023

A banner with the JamAI robot and a list of features related to AI in Education that simplify note taking. Features listed are: Automatic Highlights, Quiz, Transcripts, Key Points & Chat Bot.

The world’s best AI note taker for students

Amirah Khan November 1, 2023

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Why you should tell a friend to apply for DSA

Megan O'Byrne October 11, 2023

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Jamworks vs Peer Note Takers

Megan O'Byrne October 11, 2023

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Celebrities with Autism – educating, raising awareness & supporting neurodiversity

Megan O'Byrne October 11, 2023

Jo Rees Dyslexia

Celebrities with Dyslexia – educating, raising awareness & supporting neurodiversity

Megan O'Byrne October 11, 2023

The Future of Education: How AI is Changing The Way We Learn

Amirah Khan September 18, 2023

Ellie Middleton ADHD

Celebrities with ADHD – educating, raising awareness & supporting neurodiversity

Megan O'Byrne September 3, 2023

The Best Universities for Disabled Students UK

Megan O'Byrne September 3, 2023

How much DSA can I get for ADHD?

Megan O'Byrne September 3, 2023

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How to Stay Focused while Studying – Tips if you have a Poor Attention Span

Megan O'Byrne August 2, 2023

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Disabled Students’ Allowance – how to navigate university as a disabled or neurodivergent student

Megan O'Byrne July 27, 2023

How to use ChatGPT to write an essay … It’s not worth the risks!

Megan O'Byrne July 18, 2023

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The Jamworks DSA Community – Supporting you through your DSA Application Process for Study Success!

Megan O'Byrne June 21, 2023

The benefits of Jamworks Key Points for disabled and neurodivergent students

Megan O'Byrne June 21, 2023

The benefits of Jamworks AI Summaries for disabled and neurodivergent students

Megan O'Byrne June 21, 2023

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The benefits of Jamworks Automatic Highlighting (hands-free) for disabled and neurodivergent students

Megan O'Byrne June 21, 2023

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The benefits of Jamworks AI Flashcards for disabled and neurodivergent students

Megan O'Byrne June 21, 2023

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Is Anxiety a Disability?

Amirah Khan May 17, 2023

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Positive Affirmations for Anxiety

Amirah Khan April 3, 2023

Famous People with Dyslexia

Megan O'Byrne March 19, 2023

Is Dyslexia a disability in the UK?

Megan O'Byrne March 19, 2023

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How to deal with stress and anxiety that comes with university group work

Amber Page: Nottingham University March 6, 2023

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Free Equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and Employees

Amirah Khan March 1, 2023

Famous People with ADHD

Megan O'Byrne February 22, 2023

Is ADHD a Disability in the UK?

Megan O'Byrne February 15, 2023

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5 Strategies for Taking Better Notes for Students with ADHD

Amirah Khan February 13, 2023

How much DSA do you get for Dyslexia?

Megan O'Byrne February 3, 2023

Best Student Bank Accounts for studying in the UK

Megan O'Byrne February 3, 2023

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The Role of the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) in Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties

Amirah Khan February 3, 2023

Make the most of MOOCs with Jamworks

Amber Page: Nottingham University January 30, 2023

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Why Jamworks is students’ favourite Technology Enhanced Learning tool

Megan O'Byrne January 26, 2023

Why a Jamworks Pro account is an investment you need to make as a student

Megan O'Byrne January 26, 2023

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AI in Education: a game changer for accessibility

Amirah Khan January 23, 2023

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Assistive Technology for Dyslexia: the Jamworks Note Taking Method

Amirah Khan January 16, 2023

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How much DSA can I get for Anxiety?

Megan O'Byrne January 15, 2023

What you’re entitled to: How much DSA for mental health conditions

Megan O'Byrne January 15, 2023

How much DSA can I get for Depression?

Megan O'Byrne January 15, 2023

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The Complete Self-Learning Guide

Amirah Khan January 9, 2023

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Study Skills for Mature Students Returning to Education

Amirah Khan January 3, 2023

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Exercising before study: The benefits

Amber Page: Nottingham University December 26, 2022

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Get a Lecture Recorder: How to record class lectures in person and online

Megan O'Byrne December 23, 2022

The new way of taking notes: best note taking app for students who often lose concentration

Best note taking app for students who often lose concentration

Josh Ferry Woodard December 21, 2022

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How to be a pro at colour-coded notes

Amber Page: Nottingham University December 19, 2022

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Could Focus Reading make it easier for you to read text? (Bionic Reading alternative)

Amirah Khan December 19, 2022

How to take notes with Jamworks

How to Take Notes Effectively in Lectures and Seminars

Amirah Khan December 8, 2022

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How to use the SQ3R study method for writing essays

Amber Page: Nottingham University December 5, 2022

Lecture videos, notes and flashcards: How to revise at university

Megan O'Byrne December 1, 2022

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How to Take Smart Notes: Note Taking Techniques for Success

Amirah Khan November 25, 2022

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Revision Flashcards: The Ultimate Study Hack

Amirah Khan November 21, 2022

The best apps for taking notes in university

Megan O'Byrne November 15, 2022

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Study Hack for the Feynman Technique

Amirah Khan November 11, 2022

How much is the DSA allowance: a female student holding her study materials

How much is the DSA allowance?

Josh Ferry Woodard November 10, 2022

What is DSA? A disabled students using her laptop at a desk

What is DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance)

Josh Ferry Woodard November 10, 2022

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How to Revise Effectively: Productivity Boosting Study Methods for University Students

Josh Ferry Woodard November 4, 2022

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The Best Study Apps for International Students

Megan O'Byrne October 31, 2022

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What is Active Recall? Study Tips to Revise More Effectively

Josh Ferry Woodard October 28, 2022

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How to ace your dissertation in final year

Amber Page: Nottingham University October 24, 2022

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Top tips for 1st semester

Amber Page: Nottingham University October 3, 2022

Tools to use as an Auditory Learner

Megan O'Byrne September 23, 2022

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Kitchen Tips for Freshers

Amber Page: Nottingham University September 19, 2022

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Getting ready for university halls

Amber Page: Nottingham University August 29, 2022

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All things Clearing: How does it work

Amber Page: Nottingham University August 8, 2022

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What to do when your results don’t go to plan

Amber Page: Nottingham University July 18, 2022

Ways to Beat the Graduate Blues after University

Megan O'Byrne June 14, 2022

Tips for looking after yourself during the exam period

Amber Page: Nottingham University May 30, 2022

How to combat Loneliness at University

Megan O'Byrne May 12, 2022

The best Study Spots in Winchester

Megan O'Byrne May 5, 2022

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Graduate job interview: How to ace it!

Amber Page: Nottingham University April 11, 2022

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Why you should consider a master’s degree

Amber Page: Nottingham University March 21, 2022

Jamworks stands with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

Jamworks Team March 18, 2022

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Apprenticeships vs University

Amber Page: Nottingham University March 14, 2022

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The benefits of applying to study abroad at university

Amber Page: Nottingham University February 21, 2022

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How to network as university students

Amber Page: Nottingham University February 14, 2022

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Student Finance: loans, budgeting, and support

Amber Page: Nottingham University January 31, 2022

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How to choose a university

Amber Page: Nottingham University January 10, 2022

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How to do Christmas as a student

Amber Page: Nottingham University December 13, 2021

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10 hacks you need to know before University

Amber Page: Nottingham University August 30, 2021

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A Beginners Guide: How to become a Student Influencer

Amber Page: Nottingham University August 16, 2021

Jamworks unveils interactive, secure and scalable course content delivery

Jamworks Team August 2, 2021

Content, Collaboration, Communication: The new focus for Jamworks

Amber Page: Nottingham University August 2, 2021

‘I wanted more memories’: young people reflect on a year lost to Covid

Jamworks Team July 20, 2021

What have I learned from work experience students? Much more than they learned from me | Zoe Williams

Jamworks Team July 19, 2021

The tool Universities should be using to deliver lectures during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Jamworks Team December 1, 2020

Echo sprints its way past 100,000 users 🚀

Jamworks Team August 13, 2020

Echo receives over 30,000 end user signups in its first month of early access

Jamworks Team May 11, 2020

Featured on Betalist ?

Jamworks Team April 22, 2020

Early Access is live!

Jamworks Team April 10, 2020