University of Stirling Chooses Ellucian Student Powered by Banner to Streamline Technology Operations and Improve Student Experience

AI-driven Student Information System to support the end-to-end student lifecycle at Scotland's top university for sporting excellence

STIRLING, Scotland and RESTON, Va., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that the University of Stirling will implement Ellucian Student powered by Banner. A new Ellucian customer, Stirling will modernise its technology operations and enhance the user experience for students and staff with this innovative, AI-powered Student Information System (SIS). Purpose-built for higher education, this SaaS-native solution supports the end-to-end student lifecycle, from admissions to graduation and beyond. The University of Stirling joins more than 2,600 institutions leveraging Ellucian SaaS solutions to efficiently scale resources and drive student outcomes at scale.

"The University of Stirling's decision to move from their legacy SIS provider to Ellucian Student reflects the university's commitment to innovating for student success," said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. "Stirling is combining a global reputation for impact-driven education with a forward-thinking approach to technology. With their new SIS, they are embracing a future-ready, student-first solution that eliminates inefficiencies, empowers staff with actionable insights, and enhances the overall student experience. We are proud to partner with Stirling as they set a new standard for higher education in Scotland and beyond."

With this transition, the University of Stirling will eliminate manual administrative burdens, improve access to real-time data, and create a seamless digital experience for its students, staff, and administrators. With robust self-service capabilities and advanced analytics, the platform will empower students to take control of their educational journey while enabling staff to focus on high-value strategic initiatives.

As a key enabler of Stirling's 2030 Strategic Plan, Ellucian Student will support the university's commitment to personal and academic growth, staff empowerment and community engagement, while driving the innovation and digital transformation needed to meet the demands of a diverse, global student body.

"We are delighted to partner with Ellucian to introduce their innovative platform to the University of Stirling," said David Telford, Executive Director of Information Services, University of Stirling. "Ellucian Student will transform the way in which we process students' information across their academic journey — delivering significant benefits to both students and staff and driving improvements across the organisation. Powered by artificial intelligence, and with a built-in customer relationship management system, Ellucian Student is a fully integrated product that provides us with a comprehensive institutional oversight — streamlining workflows, improving data management, and enhancing student engagement."

For more information on Ellucian solutions, visit: https://www.ellucian.com/emea-ap/solutions/all-products (for Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific) or https://www.ellucian.com/solutions/all-products.

For more information about The University of Stirling, visit: https://www.stir.ac.uk/

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING:
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,800 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.

We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.

Eighty-seven percent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland's International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

ABOUT ELLUCIAN
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries, serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalised experiences, and strengthened engagement for students, faculty and staff. Fuelled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrolment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practises leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

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