Prefer listening to lecture notes, studying on your phone or adjusting text to make it easier to read? Discover how alternative formats on Blackboard can help you access your learning materials in a way that works for you during Digital Accessibility Week, commencing 9th November 2026.
Alternative formats are available to every student, whether you need accessibility support or simply prefer a different way to read or listen. Come along to a student drop-in session to see how to download them, explore the options and ask questions.
Want to try it now? Read the student guide to downloading alternative formats on Blackboard. It explains how to find the alternative formats icon, choose a format and download it. Try audio for listening on your commute, or ePub for reading on your phone with adjustable text.
Monday 9th November 2026
Student Drop in – St Johns Campus, Main Reception – 11:00 – 13:30
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Student Drop in – The Hive – 11:00 – 13:30
Thursday 12th November 2026
Student Drop in – St Johns Campus, Main Reception – 11:00 – 13:00
Fancy a Cuppa – St Johns Campus, firstpoint – 13:00-14:00
Friday 13th November 2026
Student Drop in – Severn Campus, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building – 11:00 – 13:30
Find a session that fits around your timetable and come along to discover a new way to study. Whether you have a question or are just curious, we’d love to see you! If you can’t make a session, the student guide above will help you get started.
