AVer and Sennheiser Propel University of Greenwich into the Future of Learning

Taipei, Taiwan – February 27, 2024

AVer, the main supplier of instructional know-how and Pro AV options, and Sennheiser, a worldwide audio producer, have come collectively to help the University of Greenwich, a contemporary and numerous college. With a wealthy historical past spanning over 125 years, the University of Greenwich has constantly maintained its place as one of the world’s prime universities, as acknowledged by the QS World University Ranking since 2021. Embracing the international pattern of digital transformation in greater training, the college has solid strategic partnerships with Sennheiser and AVer, aiming to raise the hybrid studying expertise and bridge the hole between in-person and distant training.

Facing challenges from the international pandemic, the college sought to boost the distant studying expertise. Mark Affection, Head of Digital AV Solutions at the University of Greenwich, led the initiative to create an modern HyFlex resolution. This method aimed to seamlessly combine on- campus and distant studying, guaranteeing inclusivity with out compromising the integrity of its UNESCO World Heritage Site campus.

In the preliminary set up and the following yr, the University of Greenwich collaborated with AV consultants and integrators to construct the AV resolution for the college, granting new prospects to a spread of programs from scientific to technical, giving presenters much more flexibility and room for creativity, a change famous by distant contributors who acquired a extra participating studying expertise, elevated attendance, and greater pupil satisfaction. International college students particularly had significantly better studying experiences than earlier than, many of which had been unable to journey to the UK. The AV configuration successfully improved the presentation expertise of instructing and studying for each educators and college students.

The HyFlex resolution integrated AVer’s Auto Tracking Cameras, chosen for his or her superior AI performance in mechanically switching video between audio system and zones. To tackle audio wants, Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone, built-in with AVer cameras, turned the optimum selection. The resolution is made attainable by AVer’s PTZ Link software program which presents superior voice seize and voice reinforcement, the place the digicam and microphone intelligently detect and comply with the energetic speaker.

Deployed in lecture rooms, lecture theatres, and IT labs throughout campuses, the AV configuration acquired constructive suggestions. International college students, unable to journey to the UK, discovered a extra participating distant studying expertise. The college observed a basic shift in the studying atmosphere. “Out of a dreadful scenario like COVID-19, constructive and intriguing developments have emerged in how individuals have interaction with these applied sciences, which I don’t see us reverting from,” Affection remarked. The HyFlex configuration is changing into the new regular, with calls for for cameras, microphones, and twin screens in non-remote rooms.

In order to realize the college’s goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030, Affection noticed a discount in workers journey between campuses due to the resolution’s ease of use, making on-line conferences the norm. “The pure audio expertise and auto-tracking don’t hinder or stifle dialog,” he notes.

The collaborative efforts of AVer, Sennheiser, and the University of Greenwich underscore the significance of modern options in advancing training. Sennheiser’s Inesh Patel, Business Development Manager – Business Communication states, “Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling microphones have been instrumental, guaranteeing a seamless instructional expertise by intelligently integrating with AVer cameras. Our joint efforts underscore the significance of modern options in advancing training, and we’re enthusiastic about its persevering with impression on the future of studying.”