How Occupancy Analytics is Revolutionizing Campus Management

How Occupancy Analytics is Revolutionizing Campus Management

Across universities and schools worldwide, the push for data-driven decisions is stronger than ever. Property managers, IT directors, and deans are asking: how can campuses run smarter, safer, and more cost effectively? Occupancy analytics, powered by solutions like Wellpoint people counters, provides the answer—delivering real-time data that drives change.

Case Study 1: Radboud University Cuts Costs & Optimizes Space with Sensor Data

Radboud University, a top European research institution, faced a costly problem: under-booked and idle hours in lecture halls were draining the budget. By integrating occupancy sensor data into their scheduling and facilities workflow, Radboud reduced empty seats and assigned classes to best-fit rooms based on actual usage—not just registrar estimates.

During holiday periods and summer months, the workplace team used analytics to identify under-utilized buildings and temporarily close them, saving thousands in heating, cooling, and cleaning costs. These occupancy insights also helped facilities management partners align cleaning schedules with real space usage, further reducing wasted resources.

Case Study 2: Swinburne University Improves Student Wellbeing and Efficiency

Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne struggled to help students find available study spaces. By deploying networked people counters across campus and integrating the data with a campus-focused mobile app, students could instantly know which spots were available—saving valuable time and reducing stress.

The IT team used real-time occupancy data not just for wayfinding, but to improve cleaning schedules and ensure critical services reached the most-used locations. Student satisfaction soared, and university operations gained a new level of transparency.

Case Study 3: Oxford Green Public School Optimizes Resource Allocation

At the secondary level, Oxford Green Public School installed people counters at key locations. They tracked facility utilization rates in fitness areas, dining hall, and main entrance to safeguard student flow. Administrators used this data for strategic planning of staff schedules and cleaning, resulting in a better resource allocation and a safer, more comfortable campus environment.

Case Study 4: University of Stuttgart Enhances Safety Compliance

At the Institute for Computational Design and Construction, University of Stuttgart, people counters provided real-time occupancy data crucial for ensuring safety regulations and emergency preparedness. The system allowed staff to monitor crowd density in major spaces and react quickly to enforce safety protocols—transforming emergency response and compliance efforts.

 

 

What Schools and Universities Learn from Data

These real-world examples highlight the broad benefits of people counting and occupancy analytics:

  • Space Utilization: See exactly which classrooms, auditoriums, libraries, and study zones are most and least used. Make smarter scheduling and space assignments.

  • Cost Savings: Identify and close underutilized buildings/rooms during off-peak periods, saving thousands on utilities and maintenance.

  • Resource Alignment: Staff, janitorial, and security services can be scheduled based on real traffic data, improving efficiency and coverage.

  • Student Wellbeing: Live data helps students locate free study areas, reducing wait times and overcrowding.

  • Safety and Compliance: Support emergency protocols and ensure adherence to mandated space limits.

 

 

Why Wellpoint?

Wellpoint stands out with camera-free, privacy-first people counters that deliver 98%+ accuracy. Powerful cloud dashboards and easy integrations put actionable campus insights at decision-makers’ fingertips. From student unions to large university buildings, the system helps transform operations, resource planning, and the campus experience.

Ready to see these results on your own campus? Try our DEMO at wellpoint.cloud and discover real-time occupancy analytics that revolutionize campus management.

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