Aurora understands the unique challenges of outfitting student accommodation with lighting that balances practicality, energy efficiency, and durability.
Whether it’s achieving energy efficiency goals, ensuring student comfort with human-centric designs, or meeting safety regulations, the right lighting elevates university housing.
COMMUNAL AREAS
By choosing Aurora’s trusted and innovative lighting, you can deliver spaces that benefit both universities and students - and are not just functional but also bright, inviting and secure.
BEDROOMS
LOBBY AREAS
EXTERNAL
MestorCWS Bulkheads
WallE Reading Lights
InterLEDCS Linears
Fusain Bollards
FOCUS, REST & SOCIALISATION
Human-Centric Lighting
Modern student accommodation lighting is more than just functional—it should promote well-being and productivity.
Human-centric lighting, which mimics
CIRCADIAN
natural daylight, is proven to support students’ circadian rhythms, enhancing focus during study hours and promoting relaxation in the evenings.
RHYTHM
Adjustable colour temperatures—such as cool white for study spaces and warm white for lounges—create environments tailored to students’ needs.
Natural daylight cycle from warm to cool white, supporting circadian rhythms
The Role of Lighting Controls
Lighting controls which allow for seamless management of lighting systems make it easier to adjust brightness and colour temperature as needed.
For universities, implementing such controls not only provides flexibility for different activities but also optimises energy use, ensuring lights are only active when necessary.
Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient
Energy consumption is a major consideration for universities.
Features like corridor functions—where lights dim to low levels when spaces are unoccupied—help minimise waste.
Similarly, integrating occupancy sensors ensures that lighting is only active when
Safe and Secure Emergency Lighting
Student safety is paramount, and welldesigned emergency lighting plays a critical role in ensuring secure living spaces.
Compliant with UK regulations, emergency lighting should provide adequate illumination during power outages or emergencies, guiding
Integrating systems like daylight harvesting and automated dimming adds an extra layer of efficiency.
needed, reducing energy bills and environmental impact.
LED technology remains a cornerstone of energy efficiency, offering long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
occupants to exits and reducing panic. Additionally, strategically placed outdoor lighting enhances campus security, deterring unauthorised access and improving visibility around entrances and pathways.
COMPLIANCE WITH LIGHTING STANDARDS
Compliance & Regulation
Aurora’s product range includes fittings with up to L90 and B10 ratings, ensuring a maximum 10% lumen depreciation and failure rate over their lifespan.
CASE STUDY
Compliance with lighting standards is crucial to occupant health and safety. Meeting TP and UGR standards ensures visual comfort and ergonomic efficiency, supporting a well-designed environment.
This alignment with sustainability goals makes Aurora’s solutions essential for creating an optimal learning experience for students and staff alike.
IQ Student Accommodation, Manchester
Aurora was able to cut lighting bills by >50%, reducing operational maintenance costs by replacing ageing fittings.
Saving 10,988W and 36,517kWh of energy, the investment will pay for itself in just over 2 years, whilst delivering improved and comfortable light quality.
R6CWS
IP65 Fire Rated Downlights
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/5700K
Wattage Switchable 4/6W
MestorCWS™
IP65 Polycarbonate Bulkheads
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Wattage Switchable 12/16/20W
The contractor, A&B Engineering, worked with Rexel Liverpool for all product orders: “With historic success on similar projects, we trust Aurora’s product quality, pricing and compliance to the specification.”
S. Hebblethwaite, A&B Engineering
LinearPacCWS™
IP66 Polycarbonate Anti-Corrosives
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Wattage Switchable 7-54W
OrbitalCWS™
IP66 Polycarbonate Bulkheads
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Wattage Switchable 10-28W
Fire Rated RSeries Downlights SpryteCS
Linears LinearPacCWS & BatPacCWS
Bulkheads MestorCWS & OrbitalCWS
Wall Packs UtiliteXL
Emergency EmPac
BatPacCWS™
Pressed Steel & Polycarbonate Battens
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Wattage Switchable 21-62W
UtiliteXL™
IP65 Polycarbonate Wall Pack
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Wattage Switchable 14/17/21/24W
PEACE OF MIND
Market-Leading On-Site Warranty
Aurora provides a comprehensive 3-year on-site warranty, offering confidence in the longevity and reliability of our products. This warranty ensures peace of mind, as our equipment is designed and
CASE STUDY
tested to perform at the highest levels, enduring long hours of operation. With LED fixtures lacking replaceable lamps, a failure often requires complete unit replacement—potentially costly without
a trustworthy warranty. Aurora stands by the promised lifespan of our LEDs with a comprehensive warranty, demonstrating our commitment to quality and fairness.
IconInc Luxury Residential Project, Lincoln
Aurora was approached to ensure a modern and luxurious environment was created for the Lincoln ‘Gravity’ development. Upon completion, the lighting provided in each area achieved the desired objectives; the feeling of
DALI Prismatic & Reflector Linears
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Illuminated X, L & T Connectors
Fusain™
IP66 475mm or 975mm Post Lights
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/5000K
Aluminium, Salt Spray Tested
Lighting specified by Novo Integration in Leeds, with Imtech Engineering: “Aurora provided superior lighting required throughout each area. The desired uplifting look and feel that promotes mental wellbeing has been achieved.”
M. Ditchburn, IconInc
Slim-FitCS™
Low Profile Aluminium Downlights
Colour Switchable 3000K/4000K/6500K
Dimmable & Non-Dim Available
Fire Rated mPro & EFDpro
Downlights Lumi-Fit & Slim-Fit
LED Strip LEDLineCOB
Bulkheads Orbital
Track Spots Trac
Emergency EmPac
Adjustable & Flexible Reading Lamps
Single Colour 3000K
Aluminium, White or Black Finish
LEDLineCOB™
Versatile Self-Adhesive LED Strip
Single Colour 2700K, 3000K, 4000K
Continuous Light, Eliminates Hot Spots
IP65 Surface Mount Bulkheads
Single Colour 6500K
LiFePO4 Battery, Legends Included
DELIVERING RELIABILITY
Seamless Procurement
Partnering with wholesalers ensures access to Aurora’s wide range of cutting-edge lighting solutions, tailored to meet the unique demands of student accommodation.
PRODUCT FOCUS
From expert advice on product selection to dependable supply chains, wholesalers are a vital ally in delivering reliable, cost-effective lighting systems.
Many also offer technical support to streamline installation and aftercare, giving you peace of mind and saving valuable time.
Wattage Switchable UGR19 Linear School Fitting
Designed to improve visual comfort, PrincetonWS provides a better learning environment, boosting focus and productivity. Choose from 4’, 5’, or 6’ lengths, Wattage switchable 22W-80W.
Delivering up to 8,950 lumens with an impressive 120lm/W efficiency, cutting energy use by 50% compared to traditional fluorescents.
Plus, they’re built tough with a lockable
diffuser for added durability.
The modular design is easy to customise with Plug+Play Emergency or Microwave Sensors if needed.
The Importance of UGR19 Lighting in Education Environments
UGR19 lighting reduces glare and eye strain, creating a comfortable, productive learning environment.
Excessive glare can cause discomfort, headaches, and reduced focus, impacting students and teachers. UGR19-compliant
lighting ensures even illumination, enhancing visibility without distractions and improves engagement, well-being, and learning outcomes in classrooms, lecture halls, and study areas.
Transform Learning Spaces with Aurora’s FREE Lighting Design Service
Aurora Lighting offers a free, expert lighting design service for schools, colleges, and universities.
Our tailored solutions ensure optimal brightness, UGR19 compliance, and
energy efficiency, creating comfortable and productive learning environments.
Upgrade your education facility with cutting-edge LED lighting—contact Aurora today for your free consultation!
PRODUCTS BY APPLICATION
What to Look for in Lighting Products
Durability:
Fixtures designed to handle frequent use and occasional mishandling.
Energy Efficiency:
Prioritise LED panels and lamps with controls to reduce utility costs.
CORRIDORS
Slim-FitCS Downlights
Ease of Maintenance:
Products that minimise downtime and maintenance costs.
