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How Genio Notes is transforming the college student experience

Our latest LXD research reveals how Genio Notes is fundamentally changing the way college students feel about learning. Explore the qualitative shift from academic anxiety to self-efficacy, and discover how this emotional relief translates directly into higher engagement, productive at home review, and long term academic persistence.

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Better Learning

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5 of the best AI study tools for students
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5 of the best AI study tools for students

Struggling with focus and organization? When used properly, AI can be a powerful tool for academic acceleration, shifting your focus from passive review to active learning. Discover five essential, AI-powered tools to eliminate friction, organize your mind, and unlock the deep learning required to ace your next assignment.
7 apps to help with academic overwhelm as an autistic student
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7 apps to help with academic overwhelm as an autistic student

Navigating university life as a neurodiverse student can feel overwhelming. Here, we'll take a look at 7 apps, such as Genio and Tiimo, to help autistic students manage cognitive overload, organization and executive function skills.
The best lecture recording app for students: Genio Notes
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The best lecture recording app for students: Genio Notes

Overwhelmed by back to school stress? Learn how the Genio Notes can transform your study routine, allowing you to be present in class while capturing full audio, slides, and transcripts. Make this your most organized and engaged semester yet with the ultimate tool to capture your lectures.
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Disability Services

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How can colleges leverage technology to empower autistic students for academic success?
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How can colleges leverage technology to empower autistic students for academic success?

Learn how colleges can leverage technology and Universal Design for Learning to empower autistic students, focusing on technology built on learning science principles, like Genio Notes, to remove systematic barriers to success.
From individuals to institutions: How Disability Services offices can be the drivers of strategic goals
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From individuals to institutions: How Disability Services offices can be the drivers of strategic goals

Higher education is evolving, and so is the role of Disability Services. Discover how, in collaboration with Genio, Disability Services are becoming key players in driving institutional goals and creating a more inclusive learning environment for everyone.
Navigating budget restrictions: a comprehensive guide to maximizing departmental resources
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Navigating budget restrictions: a comprehensive guide to maximizing departmental resources

Higher education professionals face increasing pressure to do more with less and maximize limited resources. In this article, we explore tips, strategies, and success stories for adopting assistive technology and effectively planning budgets.
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Genio News

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Slide into more organized notes with our new updates
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Slide into more organized notes with our new updates

Introducing brand new updates to Slides: Multiple File Upload and Slide Annotations.
New features update: What's new for Fall 2025?
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New features update: What's new for Fall 2025?

Find out about the new features available for both Genio admins and students, including new admin insights and roles, slide annotations and multiple file uploads.
Student confidence increases by 84% in pre-launch testing after completing The Confident Notetaker's Masterclass
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Student confidence increases by 84% in pre-launch testing after completing The Confident Notetaker's Masterclass

Before launching our first online course, The Confident Notetaker's Masterclass, we ensured in depth testing and research took place, to ensure it was carefully crafted to address challenges faced by students. Here, we take a look at the research and findings that took place behind the scenes.
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Genio for Professionals

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Dyslexia in the workplace: fostering inclusion for individuals with dyslexia
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Dyslexia in the workplace: fostering inclusion for individuals with dyslexia

Dyslexia isn't one-size-fits-all. It manifests differently in everyone, with its own set of unique challenges. That means organisations need to foster a culture of inclusion to unlock the untapped potential of their team.
Workplace mental health: the impact on productivity and performance
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Workplace mental health: the impact on productivity and performance

Much like our physical health, without care and attention our mental health can deteriorate. Here we explore the impact that can have in the workplace.
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Study Skills

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6 college hacks to beat procrastination
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6 college hacks to beat procrastination

Struggling to get started and stick to routines at college? You're not alone - procrastination is one of the biggest challenges we face, both in education and beyond! So, we've put together a list of 6 strategies to help you beat procrastination and stick to those goals!
5 steps to building a learning mindset that lasts all year
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5 steps to building a learning mindset that lasts all year

Semester starting to feel overwhelming? Learn how to stop just studying for grades and start building a learning mindset that lasts. We break down five key habits to help you crush the academic year, right from the start, without burnout.
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Success Stories

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From student advocate to campus champion: How Taylor Thornton is transforming learning at Loyola University with Genio
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From student advocate to campus champion: How Taylor Thornton is transforming learning at Loyola University with Genio

Discover how Taylor Thornton, a Disability Accommodations Coordinator at Loyola University Maryland, used Genio to drive a remarkable 92% adoption rate and transform note taking into an independent, universally supported skill for all students.
How Genio Notes helped two students become more confident learners
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How Genio Notes helped two students become more confident learners

Meet Beki and Samantha, two Genio ambassadors who share how Genio Notes has helped them to developed better learning habits, empowering them to become confident, successful students.
Returning to education: How mature students are using Genio (formerly Glean)
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Returning to education: How mature students are using Genio (formerly Glean)

It can be daunting returning to education as a mature student, but with the right support, it can be incredibly rewarding. This blog shares the stories of two mature students, and how they successfully navigated new learning challenges.
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Supporting Students

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Strategies for implementing AI for better student engagement
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Strategies for implementing AI for better student engagement

92% of students are already using AI, yet only 36% receive institutional support. Here, we take a look at practical ways institutions can support students with the use of AI, promote AI literacy and optimize it for student engagement.
How Genio helps STEM students: A preview of the 2026 Learner Impact Report
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How Genio helps STEM students: A preview of the 2026 Learner Impact Report

With our annual Learner Impact Report due to be published in March 2026, we want to share a sneak preview of some of our findings for one group in particular: STEM students.
7 tools to consider for the new FIPSE grant
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7 tools to consider for the new FIPSE grant

As the U.S. government announces the new FIPSE grant to support innovative, action-oriented projects in higher education, we explore 7 tools that institutions can consider purchasing through their application.
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AI Principles at Genio
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AI Principles at Genio

Learn about the important principles we stick to at Genio when working with AI. Sticking to key principles helps us to ensure we can get the best of AI while keeping control and protecting our values
How Genio is using AI in software engineering
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How Genio is using AI in software engineering

In this blog, we'll shares how we are using AI in Engineering at Genio, what is working well and where the limitations still are. We'll also share how we are thinking about AI as a valuable part of our long-term toolkit.
The engineer housewife: An unconventional role for tech companies
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The engineer housewife: An unconventional role for tech companies

Here we discuss the concept of an 'Engineer Housewife' - a role focused on maintaining and organizing the engineering environment to boost efficiency and collaboration, ultimately allowing engineers to focus on innovation.
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Working at Genio

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Genio takes on Baltimore: A recap!
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Genio takes on Baltimore: A recap!

Last month, five members of the Genio team visited Baltimore to connect with institutions, gather insights, and share experiences. Here we take a look at some of the highlights and findings from the trip.
The human-centric future of online learning: Insights from the Leeds Online Learning Summit
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The human-centric future of online learning: Insights from the Leeds Online Learning Summit

Head of Marketing at Genio, Tate Gibson, shares her experience of attending the Leeds Online Learning Summit dinner. Explore how online education is evolving, the unique challenges it faces, and the innovative strategies discussed at the summit.
What having a growth mindset means at Genio
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What having a growth mindset means at Genio

Here, we take a look at one of Genio's core values - having a growth mindset. We take a look at what Genio offers to help employees personal development, and what some of the team say.
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