Academic reading, tailored to how you learn best.

Tailo helps you understand heavy academic reading as you go – so you know what’s going on, get what you need from it, and don’t waste time re-reading.

University of Bristol
Falmouth University
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Reading
University of Surrey
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Empowering students' reading and research daily

Megan – Dyslexia

Summarising long research articles

Jamie – ADHD & Dyslexia

Knowing if they should read the whole paper

Cora – Chronic Illness

Reducing visual stress of long documents

Chase – Mental Health

Feeling more comfortable with academic research

Jesse – Autism

Listening to papers instead of reading them

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Tailored

Read and learn in a way that suits you 

Tailo is built for neurodivergent and disabled students, letting you switch learning modes to stay focused and avoid burnout.

Understand

When academic papers don’t make sense

Tailo turns dense academic texts into clear explanations and summaries so you actually understand what you’re reading.

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Research

Decide what’s worth your time

Discover new papers, and organise and prioritise your research without getting stuck in distraction loops.

Education-First AI

Learn with integrity

Tailo works with your own academic materials, helping you understand them more deeply – without replacing your thinking or academic skills.

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Why students choose Tailo

Francesca, University of Surrey Student

Francesca

University of Surrey

I’ve been doing really well at uni – Tailo helps me focus on what matters.

Chase, University of Dundee Student

Chase

University of Dundee

I use Talio all the time now for all of my reading, I'm no longer skimming the reading lists in a panic before classes to get a vague idea of what's going on.

Ellena, University of Surrey Student

Ellena

University of Surrey

I like being able to search for key words so I can find what I need quickly. I also like that I can highlight bits of information and get an explanation if I don’t understand it. This keeps my state of concentration and helps me stay focused.

Jesse, Sheffield Hallam University

Jesse

Sheffield Hallam University

I was sceptical because I didn’t think that Tailo would change the way that I engaged with information as much as it did. Just try it and you won’t uninstall it.

Megan, Keele University

Megan

Keele University

I have used ChatGPT to summarise a piece of text before, however Tailo is much better. I prefer how Tailo works and I feel it is more reliable.

Herta, Lancaster University Student

Herta

Lancaster University

I use Tailo whenever I need to do some research and condense the information into more digestible pieces. It has helped me actually enjoy research a tad more.

Lucy, The Open University

Lucy

The Open University

Before I had access to Tailo, I was going to drop out, now I’m getting my highest grades yet!

Charlie, The Open University

Charlie

The Open University

The ability to summarise information has been a game changer. Since using Tailo, my efficiency and academic performance have improved significantly. Reading used to be the part that slowed me down, often leading to extension requests. However, I haven’t needed an extension since I started using Tailo.

Jamie, University of Reading Student

Jamie

University of Reading

As a part-time student, I feel like I can confidently manage my studies with tools like Tailo.

Tools designed specifically for disabled and neurodivergent students

Tailo supports students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, mental health conditions, chronic illness, visual impairments, and anyone who finds academic reading overwhelming.

Reduce cognitive load

Breaks dense academic text into manageable chunks so you can focus on one idea at a time, not everything at once.

Supports different ways of processing

Read, listen, or switch between formats depending on what helps you engage.

Customisation built in

Adjust fonts, spacing, colours, and layout so reading feels more comfortable.

Helps with focus and attention

Get estimated reading times and explain concepts as you go, reducing the need to re-read.

Award winning reading and research support

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2025 Scope Awards

Accessible Product of the Year

How to get Tailo

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I’m a student

Try Tailo for yourself and see how it can help you read, understand, and manage academic research more effectively.

For individual students who want to try Tailo today.

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I support students through DSA

Learn how Tailo supports disabled students and how it can be recommended through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).

For Needs Assessors and University Disability Services.

Ready to make academic reading more accessible?

Whether you’re a student wanting to try Tailo, or a professional supporting students through DSA, get started today.