Gunnebo Entrance Control launches white paper: “Rethinking Campus Security”

Gunnebo Entrance Control has released a new white paper titled Rethinking Campus Security, addressing the critical challenges and opportunities facing higher education institutions in today’s increasingly complex and risk-aware environment.
 
 
As university campuses evolve into multifunctional spaces that serve students, staff and local communities together with international visitors, maintaining both security and openness has become a growing challenge.
 
 
The downloadable white paper explores how universities can reimagine their approach to entrance control and campus safety to meet the expectations of a new generation of students.  This is whilst navigating the demands of legacy infrastructure, decentralised sites, and a heightened awareness of potential threats.
 
 
“Students, staff and visitors today expect transparency and visible, effective safety measures,” said Tina Hughan, Global Marketing & Sustainability Director at Gunnebo Entrance Control. “They want to feel safe on campus at all times - but not restricted. Our white paper explores how latest entrance control can achieve that balance, protecting people and spaces while maintaining the freedom and openness that define the university experience.”
 
 
Across many institutions, the traditional concept of a campus as a safe, contained academic space has expanded. Today’s campuses host cultural events, public gatherings, residential life, and open-access learning, often across buildings and spaces that span decades or even centuries of architectural development.
 
 
This diversity presents unique difficulties in implementing coherent and effective security strategies—particularly when striving to preserve the welcoming and inclusive ethos of education.
 
The white paper investigates how strategic entrance control can help bridge this gap. By integrating intelligent entrance solutions, such as biometric readers, advanced turnstiles, and behavioural analytics, universities can gain better control over who enters and exits their facilities. These solutions also support efficient people flow and operational agility, essential in high-traffic and multi-use environments.
 
 
Tina concludes: “Many universities are working with fragmented infrastructures and siloed systems, which makes it challenging to deliver consistent, responsive security across multiple sites.
 
 
“By investing in scalable, integrated entrance control platforms, institutions can overcome these barriers and build a more resilient foundation for the future. Our aim is to help them rethink what campus security can be, creating environments that are safer, more connected, efficient and aligned with the evolving values and expectations of campus education.”
 
 
Gunnebo Entrance Control’s white paper is grounded in insights from real-world applications and extensive consultation with academic institutions. It offers practical, actionable guidance for facilities managers, security professionals, and university leadership teams.  It is now available to download at: Rethinking Campus Security