Illuminate Your Thesis.
Seamless Feedback, Brighter Ideas.

Stop drowning in email chains and confusing markups. Illumine brings intuitive PDF annotation and direct lecturer consultation to your fingertips, making your thesis journey clearer and more collaborative.

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Tired of Thesis Tunnel Vision?

Let Illumine Light the Way.

The Old Way (Pain Points)

  • Scattered feedback across emails, printed copies, and multiple files.
  • Version control nightmares – which draft is the latest?
  • Misinterpreting handwritten scribbles or vague comments.
  • Delayed feedback loops slowing down your progress.
  • Difficulty tracking changes and suggestions effectively.

The Illumine Way (Solutions)

  • Centralized Collaboration: All your thesis drafts, annotations, and lecturer comments in one organized space.
  • Crystal-Clear Annotations: Intuitive digital tools for precise feedback – highlight, comment, draw, and discuss directly on the PDF.
  • Effortless Communication: Real-time notifications and threaded discussions keep you and your lecturer perfectly in sync.
  • Accelerated Progress: Streamline the review cycle, get faster responses, and move your thesis forward with confidence.
  • Clarity at Every Step: Understand feedback easily and track revisions effortlessly, leading to a stronger final thesis.

Powerful Features to Brighten Your Research Path

Illumine is packed with tools designed to streamline your thesis workflow and enhance collaboration.

Intuitive PDF Annotation

Highlight, comment, draw, and discuss directly on your PDF. No more ambiguous feedback.

Benefit: Get precise, actionable insights directly on your document.

Seamless Commenting & Discussion

Threaded conversations for each annotation and real-time notifications.

Benefit: Foster clear dialogue and resolve queries efficiently without leaving the document.

Version Control & History

Easily upload new versions, access previous ones, and track changes.

Benefit: Stay organized and confidently manage your revisions.

Dedicated Lecturer Dashboard

View all student submissions, manage feedback, and track progress in one place.

Benefit: Simplify your supervision workflow and provide timely, effective guidance.

Secure & Accessible

Cloud-based platform accessible from anywhere, on any device. Your work is safe.

Benefit: Consult and collaborate whether you're on campus, at home, or on the go.

Notifications & Reminders

Stay informed about deadlines, new feedback, and unread messages.

Benefit: Never miss an important update and keep your thesis on track.

Get Illuminated in 3 Simple Steps

Our straightforward process makes thesis collaboration easier than ever.

1. Upload

Students securely upload their thesis draft (PDF) to the Illumine platform.

2. Annotate & Discuss

Lecturers provide rich feedback with powerful annotation tools. Students and lecturers discuss directly within the document.

3. Refine & Succeed

Students implement feedback with clarity, iterate faster, and submit a polished thesis.

Student using Illumine
For Students

Your Thesis, Clarified. Achieve Your Best Work.

  • Gain Crystal-Clear Feedback: Understand exactly what your lecturer means.
  • Collaborate Effortlessly: Discuss feedback in context and get questions answered quickly.
  • Stay Organized: Keep all drafts, notes, and feedback in one accessible place.
  • Reduce Stress: Streamline revisions and approach your defense with more confidence.
  • Save Time: Faster feedback loops mean less waiting and more progressing.
Focus on Your Research
Lecturer using Illumine dashboard
For Lecturers

Enlighten Your Students. Guide Them Efficiently.

  • Provide Richer, Actionable Feedback: Go beyond simple text comments.
  • Streamline Your Workflow: Manage multiple students from a single dashboard.
  • Enhance Communication: Foster clearer understanding and productive discussions.
  • Save Valuable Time: Reduce email back-and-forth and provide feedback efficiently.
  • Track Student Progress: Easily see how students are incorporating feedback.
Empower Your Students

See How Illumine is Lighting the Way for Others

Real stories from students and lecturers transforming their thesis experience.

Sarah L.

"Illumine revolutionized how I approach my thesis feedback. The clarity and direct annotation features are game-changers!"

Sarah L.

Brighton University

Dr. Ben Carter

"As a lecturer, Illumine has saved me so much time. Managing feedback for multiple students is now incredibly streamlined."

Dr. Ben Carter

Dept. of Computer Science, Innovate University

Ready to Experience a Brighter Thesis Journey?

Sign up for Illumine today and transform the way you consult, annotate, and collaborate on your thesis.