Starting in May 2023, Estate Management is installing people counting technology in teaching and student-led spaces across our campuses. The information collected by the technology will help us better understand how the spaces on campus are used, by monitoring room occupancy in real-time.
This will allow us to provide the best facilities for current and future students and allocate resources to improve facilities where needed and improve efficiency and sustainability.
What are people counting sensors?
People counting sensors are devices that count the number of people accessing spaces such as classrooms and meeting rooms to monitor room occupancy and use in real-time.
Why does UNSW need to count people?
UNSW is committed to enhancing the learning environment and student experience. To provide the best facilities for current and future students, UNSW needs to understand how the spaces on campuses are used to allocate resources to improve them. There are also benefits for sustainability and efficiency; we can optimise the use of air-conditioning and lighting to reduce power consumption.
Can I be personally identified by the sensors?
No. The footage collected by the camera sensors can't identify individuals entering the spaces. When you enter the space, you are counted on a heat map only - see example below. All data collected are stored securely on on-site UNSW server infrastructure.
Who is collecting the data?
Estate Management, UNSW Division of Operations.
Can my attendance in these classes be recorded?
No. There is no way to identify who you are.
Will this affect my grades?
Absolutely not.
I have further questions; where can I direct them?
Read more about people counting sensors on the Estate Management website and contact Estate Management at [email protected] with any questions.
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