06 May 2025

Hopwood Hall College joins SaaS+ revolution

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre is boosting its data-driven planning by partnering with global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider TechnologyOne. This upgrade will futureproof operations and help the college make informed decisions in a fast-changing world.

Hopwood Hall selected TechnologyOne’s groundbreaking SaaS+ model to roll out its OneEducation solution, introducing new capabilities in key areas like finance, supply chain and performance management to help staff make data-informed decisions.

TechnologyOne introduced SaaS+ to address the higher education ‘tech wrecks’ problem and set new standards in delivering on time, on budget systems that does not charge for core implementation services.

The College's modernisation of its core corporate systems also unlocks a simplified employee experience through automation, seamless workflow and anytime, anywhere access to systems.

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre Principal and CEO, Julia Heap, said: “Our goal is to enhance digital transformation that supports the best education for our students.”

“By partnering with TechnologyOne, we are well-positioned to deliver high-quality education and training for the future, while improving staff retention and job satisfaction. By enabling our staff to streamline and automate processes, this will allow them to focus on more meaningful work."

TechnologyOne provides a true SaaS solution, focusing on device flexibility and future readiness for universities. By regularly deploying platform-wide security enhancements, it ensures universities are provided with optimal protection.

TechnologyOne Executive Vice President for Education David Cope said: "We're pleased to help futureproof administrative processes and empower Hopwood Hall College’s workforce. The education sector is constantly evolving, and we’re committed to assisting institutions in adapting to changes, and supporting their community to achieve their goals."

TechnologyOne understands the diverse requirements for education institutions, and partners with two thirds of the UK’s higher education institutions. This includes The University of Chester, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Lincoln, Staffordshire University and York St John University.