StudyStash

StudyStash is a Birmingham-built AI learning platform that turns lectures, notes and slides into personalised revision for students, while giving lecturers clear visibility of engagement and progress. Universities pay for access, so students use it free.

Snapshot

• University-wide evaluation at the University of Birmingham.
   
• Supporting 5,000+ students across 20+ courses in 15+ languages.
   
• Built by UoB Computer Science founders Ben Ward and Jonathan Graham.
   
• Based at The Exchange in Centenary Square.
   

What it does well

• Converts course materials into flashcards, practice tests, and smart study schedules.
   
• Adapts to each learner so revision gets faster and less stressful.
   
• Gives lecturers cohort-level insight to spot gaps and target support without extra workload.
   
• Procurement friendly with a public Trust Centre and LMS integrations.
   

Why we rate it
StudyStash is practical AI that actually lands in classrooms. It reduces student friction, gives staff useful data, and is already being tested at scale in Birmingham. Recognition includes sector features and finalist nods.

Case study

Read the University of Birmingham case study:
https://studystash.com/case-studies/university-of-birmingham

Further reading and videos

• UoB pilot news article with video: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/student-entrepreneurs-score-business-success-with-university-wide-education-enhancement-project
   
• Wolverhampton Grammar School case study: https://studystash.com/case-studies/wgs
   
• EdTechX Awards finalist write-up: https://studystash.com/blog/edtechx-awards
   
• Innovators Uncensored feature: https://studystash.com/blog/innovators-uncensored
   
• UoB Elevate feature on growth: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/entrepreneurial-spirit-elevated
   
• Ben Ward on AI in education: https://thebusinessinfluencer.co.uk/transforming-education-with-artificial-intelligence/
   
• Trust Centre: https://trust.studystash.com/
   
• UoB Alumni video post: https://www.facebook.com/unibirmingham/videos/study-stash/1757474168442668/