Durham University Assessment Centre - DUAC

30/09/2022

The start of a new academic year at Durham University Assessment Centre

26/09/2022

Spotlight on Dragon Professional Individual, the Windows compatible dictation software available for recommendation via DSA

Trusted by millions worldwide, Dragon Professional Individual is powered by Deep Learning technology to help busy professionals save time and money

16/09/2022

Spotlight on Pro Study, the Assistive Technology software helping students to collect, organise and reference research for assignments

After years of working alongside students as Assistive Technology Trainers, we were all too aware that collecting and organising research for assignments and exams can be a stressful and daunting challenge, particularly for students with additional needs. The same reoccurring issues were apparent: s...

09/09/2022

Where to find us in the Palatine Centre

12/08/2022

You can find more information about Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and the Durham University Assessment Centre (DUAC) on our website

Welcome to Durham University Assessment Centre (DUAC). We offer a needs assessment service for disabled students, both at Durham University and across the region, to support in accessing the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).

05/08/2022

Find out more about Disabled Students' Allowance.

You can then choose to have your Needs Assessment at

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) are grants to help with any extra essential costs you may have as a direct result of your disability. Learn about eligibility, what's available and how to apply.

13/04/2021

If you have your own Learning Labs licence you may have seen that the new mental wellness hub is now live in your account.

That’s because mental wellness is now an added section of learning and development in Learning Labs for all users with a DSA licence.

22/03/2021

There is an interesting webinar tomorrow, looking at funding for students with additional needs that are starting University later this year.

You can book your place at:

Join us for this free information webinar on DSA, to learn more about what it covers and the steps to you need to take to apply.

07/01/2021

If you have questions about applying for DSA, or about what happens next, there is a lot of useful information available from the National Network of Assessment Centres at:

Where does the funding come from? Students in further education can often obtain funding through their college. Ask your tutors or study advisors for more information. UK Undergraduate and Postgrad…

20/10/2020

Don’t Delay. Order today!

If you’ve had a Needs Assessment and have received a DSA2 letter from your funding body confirming they will pay for your recommended support please don’t delay. It’s important you act quickly. Contact the chosen supplier(s) and arrange delivery of any equipment you may be eligible for as soon as you receive the letter. If you don’t act quickly, there is a possibility your supplier will refuse to honour the quotes originally supplied by the Assessor. In these cases, the funding body has to request new quotes from the Assessor. This results in unnecessary delays to you receiving help. So please remember, don’t delay. Order today!

26/05/2020

We are currently offering appointments during week commencing Monday 8th June.

To book, email the team on [email protected]