Ahead of the Curve - The University of Sunderland
Ahead of the Curve
Client:
University of Sunderland
Project
The University of Sunderland wanted to create a specialist Data Visualisation Lab at its St Peter’s Campus as part of a £4m investment in innovative teaching facilities. A stunning 9m curved LED video wall was chosen as the perfect centrepiece for the space…
The Challenge
The University of Sunderland wanted to create a specialist Data Visualisation Lab at its St Peter’s Campus as part of a £4m investment in innovative teaching facilities. The Lab needed to provide students in data analytics, computer science, cyber security, and related fields with the tools to explore complex datasets, identify patterns, and present insights in a collaborative and engaging way.
A key requirement was to design a space that would not only enhance learning but also act as a showcase facility for guest lectures, workshops, and events. This meant delivering an impactful centrepiece that could support both teaching and large-scale visualisation, while ensuring optimal viewing for every user in the room.
The Solution
Roche AV Pro worked with the University to design and deliver a 9-metre curved LED wall using Philips Professional Display Solutions, chosen for its superior resolution, brightness, and reliability. The curved format was carefully selected to optimise the space, providing equal sightlines from end to end and delivering an optimal viewing angle for all users.
This advanced LED wall allows students to:
Visualise and analyse large, complex datasets in real-time.
Collaborate effectively in group projects and discussions.
Present professional-standard work in a dynamic, engaging format.
The Lab is supported by high-spec PCs and advanced connectivity, ensuring students in data analytics, computer science, and related disciplines have the computing power needed for intensive data analysis. The space is also flexible enough for lectures, workshops, research demonstrations, and events, making it a multipurpose learning and presentation environment.
The Conclusion
The new Data Visualisation Lab provides the University of Sunderland with a cutting-edge facility that directly enhances teaching in data analytics and computer science while elevating the student learning experience across the Faculty of Technology.
The Philips Professional Display Solutions 9-metre curved LED wall serves as a striking visual centrepiece while ensuring the space is functionally optimised for collaborative learning, with all students benefiting from an equal and immersive perspective.
Partners
Part of a larger vision
The Data Visualisation Lab is one element of the University’s ambitious £250m, 10-year investment programme, which includes £4m of developments at St Peter’s Campus.
Alongside the Lab, this programme is delivering new facilities such as Esports and Market Research Labs with brain-scanning technology and superfast streaming, a Harvard-style Moot Law Court with responsive recording, a digital forensics and cyber security networking suite, an Internet of Things-enabled learning space, and a dedicated Centre for Excellence in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. Together, these facilities are transforming the University’s teaching landscape, ensuring students benefit from the most advanced learning environments available.
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