University of Melbourne Student Union

The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) has a student body of more than 54,000 with a diverse population of more than 20,000 international students from over 130 countries around the world. In April 2023, UMSU took on the Recite Me toolbar to address the diverse needs of its students.

Mock up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the UMSU website.
Mock up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the UMSU website.

Our Brief

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, USMU aims to enhance student life by elevating and representing student voices through purposeful engagement and advocacy, providing exceptional programs, services and opportunities. To fulfil its mission, UMSU aimed to find a solution to support all students on its online platform.

Our Solution

UMSU took on Recite Me assistive technology and ever since has enabled students to access and understand online information in ways that best meet their individual needs. The website offers a range of assistive tools, including reading aids, customisable styling options, and a translation feature.

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“At UMSU, we’re deeply committed to listening to our student community, and their feedback is key in shaping our initiatives. Integrating the Recite Me accessibility tools into our website is a direct response to their needs and concerns. We’re proud to lead by example and set a standard for accessibility in higher education.”

Dee Jarrett ,
Communications, Marketing & Events Manager, UMSU

Mock up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the UMSU website.
Mock up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the UMSU website.

Book a Toolbar Demo

Providing an inclusive experience online for all, and contact Recite Me to book a demo

Features a Screen Reader that reads content aloud. Translation for over 100 languages. Customise the fonts style, size, colour, and spacing

Mock up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the UMSU website.

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