Education
From lecture halls to dynamic classrooms, we create spaces that inspire, adapt and endure
We have a dedicated team of education sector experts on hand to support you in delivering modern and sustainable campus solutions.
As a key supplier on several education sector frameworks including NEUPC and NWUPC offering single source, business as usual and project support to further and higher education establishments globally.
We have a single source contract with the University of Manchester, through which we have been delivering both day-to-day requirement and capital projects since 2019. Major projects have included The Nancy Rothwell building, the largest home for engineering, and The Henry Royce Institute, the UK's National Institute for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation.
Designed for the modern campus
We design products specifically for the education market, partnering with industry design experts and carrying out research with students to ensure the products we develop meet the evolving needs of the modern campus.
Whether it be a classic classroom, collaborative study area or a breakout area, our products can transform your space, supporting you to deliver a range of pedagogies and improve your overall student experience.
Furniture as a pillar of ESG Strategy
Our commitment to sustainability will directly support to you create low-carbon, future-proofed staff and students’ spaces which will minimise the environmental impact of your operations.
As part of our social value offering, we identify ways we can engage students into our process, whether that be product design or sustainability, our aim will be to provide your students with practical, real-world experience.
Inspiring next-gen designers
We have collaborated with PearsonLloyd and Nottingham Trent University to spark the imaginations of emerging design talent. And what better subject matter to give budding designers a taste of a live client brief, than CoLab. CoLab is the outcome of Pearson Lloyd’s intensive project, exploring emerging higher-education models and informed by behavioural insights at the University.
DISCOVER MOREFurniture for learning spaces
We offer a complete range of furniture for learning spaces from traditional desking and task seating to CoLab, a power-enabled beam system that delivers perch seating, side tables, work benches and a collaboration easel for agile team workshops and presentations.
Furniture for shared spaces
We have designed collaborative furniture ranges including pods, booth seating and mobile furniture which enable universities to create dynamic students which allow students to interact in different ways and create new spaces to meet their needs.
Product spotlight: CoLab
Developed after a two-year research project, CoLab by Senator aims to adapt higher education spaces to changing teaching methods and new technologies. With the information age shifting the focus from knowledge retention to critical thinking and problem-solving, CoLab embraces the idea of engagement and collaboration.
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Settings for Education
Educational spaces encourage learning, remove barriers and promote interaction between staff and students alike. A well designed campus can have a huge impact on the student and teacher experience, enhancing learning outcomes and improving the overall student experience.
To ensure your campus meets the needs of modern students, we can apply our Settings™ approach - activity-based planning system helps clients design efficient and productive workspaces by strategically placing furniture to create distinct zones - to planning your campus. Our team of Workplace Consultants will work with your organisation to understanding how your people interact help us to design a campus that inspires, excites and motivates your staff, students and visitors.