Do you offer discounts to students?
Students from a wide range of universities often get in touch to ask whether or not we offer a special student rate. Quite understandably, with the level of…
How to Download and Convert YouTube Videos for Transcription
How to download YouTube videos and convert them to audio files for transcription – a guide by University Transcriptions, specialist academic transcription company and preferred supplier to a large number of universities around the world.
Time Stamping is Free with University Transcriptions
Adding extra value is something drummed into businesses around the world for providing good customer service. We are no different – so how do we offer our clients…
Writing a 150,000 word thesis on an iPad
Is it ever a good idea to type a 150,000 thesis on an ipad? No! An article discussing the disadvantages of using an iPad compared with a desktop or laptop PC (or Mac).
How to Upload Audio Files with Slow Broadband Speeds
Poor broadband is a problem in about 35% of properties in the UK alone. This article helps you solve the problem of uploading large audio files when your broadband speeds are painfully slow.
NHS Transcription – University Transcriptions offer to help
Helping the NHS at its time of need. University Transcriptions has capacity to assist with any medical dictation, transcription, audio recordings, translation work as required. This article sets out our experience and capabilities for NHS organisations.
Coffee Shop Interview Recordings
There is very little worse for completing a research transcription than a recording from a coffee shop. An article on the background noise and added sounds in a coffee shop and 6 top tips on how to reduce their effect on the recording.
Information Assurance and Managing Cyber Security Risks for Outsourced Transcription
UK Government Information Assurance Standards No.1 and 2 We have recently been involved in a government tender where the procurement officer referred back to Information Assurance Standards, which…
Conducting Interviews by Video Calls (Skype, Facetime, Zoom) – the academic evidence
We are exploring the evidence behind whether or not conducting remote interviews for academic research is a neutral issue or something that has been discredited or discouraged by…
How to use Zoom to record and send for transcription
Zoom is one of the most versatile video conferencing websites and apps available in the world. It has a free version as well as a paid version and,…