Case Study: University of Sunderland in London achieves smarter campus operations with Planon

University of Sunderland - Customer Case Study

The University of Sunderland in London was outgrowing its campus and needed a smarter way to manage space for 6,000+ students. Instead of relying on manual surveys and guesswork, the university chose Planon’s Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) to create a data-driven campus from the start.

Planon implemented a smart campus platform with real-time occupancy sensors, digital room displays, integrated room booking, and campus-specific access controls. The results included replacing annual occupancy surveys costing about £10–12K with continuous visibility, improving room-finding and booking, and strengthening attendance tracking for compliance. Planon also gave the university a scalable blueprint for future expansion across its wider estate.

University of Sunderland

Sarah Morgan

Business Systems & Information Officer