A new way to study? UEA pilots AI tool to support revision and learning
By: Communications
UEA has launched a pilot with StudyStash, an AI-powered learning platform designed to help students make better use of their existing course materials.
It helps learners turn lecture notes and other existing course resources into study aids such as flashcards, practice questions, revision schedules and audio learning content.
The platform will be available through Blackboard for students in selected courses across the School of Economics, Norwich Business School, and the School of Media, Language and Communication as it launches in the pilot phase.
How does it work?
StudyStash uses course materials provided through students' modules to create personalised study resources.
Students can use the platform to:
· Create flashcards from course content
· Generate practice quizzes and revision questions
· Build personalised study plans
· Turn learning materials into audio content for studying on the go
· Track progress and identify areas that may need more attention
The aim is to help students spend less time organising their revision and more time focusing on learning and understanding their subject.
Supporting learning, not replacing it
As generative AI becomes increasingly common, UEA is exploring how these technologies can support learning in responsible and effective ways.
StudyStash is designed to complement teaching, not replace it. Lectures, seminars and academic guidance remain central, while students retain responsibility for their own learning and assessment.
Already adopted by universities including Birmingham, Loughborough and City St George's, University of London, the platform will be piloted at UEA to explore how AI-powered study tools can help students build confidence, strengthen study habits and get more from their course materials.
Because it works exclusively from content created by UEA academics, students are guided back to their own teaching materials, helping to reinforce key concepts and support deeper learning.
Professor Claire Pike, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and Experience, said: “UEA is committed to investing in our students’ success, so we are excited to be launching this pilot with StudyStash as an additional digital learning tool to complement our other excellent learning resources.
"We anticipate that StudyStash will further enhance the experience of our students by allowing them to create personalised study resources, aiding their learning."
About StudyStash
Studystash is a UK-based EdTech company.
Co-founder and CEO Ben Ward said: “StudyStash was founded by two students at the University of Birmingham who wanted to make studying simpler, smarter and more personal.
“Balancing lectures, coursework and revision, we saw first-hand how disconnected digital tools were from the real learning experience.”
The findings from implementing StudyStash at UEA will help shape the future development of the platform as it continues expanding to support higher education institutions worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is this replacing my teaching or course materials?
A. No. StudyStash is designed to help you study using the materials already provided through your course. Lectures, seminars and Blackboard resources remain the primary source of teaching and learning.
Q. How should I use StudyStash as part of my studies?
A. StudyStash is designed to support revision, knowledge retention and independent learning. It can help you create study resources from your course materials, but it does not replace your own academic work. Students should continue to follow UEA guidance on academic integrity and the appropriate use of AI tools.
Q. Do I have to use it?
A. This is a pilot, and participation is optional. Students on participating courses can choose whether they wish to use the platform.
Q. Why is UEA piloting this?
A. The pilot will help UEA understand how AI-enabled learning tools can best support students, while ensuring they are used responsibly and in ways that genuinely enhance learning.
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