Whether a university, college or higher education campus, these integral education institutions have evolved significantly to become an essential hub for both students and staff alike, providing a wide range of services for the communities they serve. As the service offering has expanded, so too has the complexity of managing these facilities for the education sector. With online shopping seeing incredible growth since the pandemic(1), one service area in particular that is booming on campus is parcel deliveries. But, thanks to innovative new solutions such as parcel lockers, there is one less thing for the education sector to worry about, and one more thing to benefit from.
Make campus life easier with stress-free, streamlined deliveries
Handling parcels can be extremely challenging with campuses increasingly overwhelmed with a staggering volume of student deliveries, especially in light of the rapid rise in online shopping(1). With each parcel needing to be sorted, stored and delivered to the right person, it can be an extremely complex and time-consuming process for busy staff to manage. However, InPost has the perfect solution to help reduce this parcel chaos in student halls, receptions and offices, and eliminate the extra burden on staff with its smart, secure and convenient lockers.
The move to online has completely shifted the way we shop, and also how we want to send and receive our parcels. Today, consumers crave convenience and that is shaping the out-of-home delivery landscape, leading to massive demand for parcel lockers. In fact, over half of UK consumers have already used them for online purchases, and that rises to 71 per cent for Gen Zs and 68 per cent for Millennials(2). There is nothing more convenient than being able to pick up a parcel where and when you want to, so it’s no big surprise this is the top reason for choosing a locker(2).
Modernise your campus offering
Offering InPost Lockers gives students and staff the convenience they have come to expect with safe, self-service parcel collection, right on campus. With 24/7 availability, the lockers fit in perfectly with even the most haphazard of student routines, meaning no missed deliveries to worry about rearranging, and no need for any staff intervention whatsoever. Whether sending or receiving a parcel, the process couldn’t be easier with InPost Lockers equipped with technology that pairs with the consumer-facing app, which offers tracking and notifications. With its label-free deliveries, the app ensures a seamless and user-friendly experience every time.
As well as holding great appeal with students with their sleek, modern and tech-enabled services, InPost Lockers offer a multitude of benefits for campuses. InPost Lockers are designed with flexibility in mind and come in a range of shapes and sizes to fit the space available. All the installation costs and maintenance are completely handled by InPost so there is zero involvement or training required, freeing up valuable staff time to spend elsewhere. Not to mention the guaranteed rent we pay our locker hosts. So, not only can campuses offer an innovative solution that will definitely appeal to their students and staff, but they can benefit financially too!
InPost is a trusted brand that already serves millions of users(3) across the UK. Thanks to InPost’s rapid expansion of its network, with over 10,000 lockers nationwide(4) and counting, many campuses are already reaping the rewards of being an InPost Locker host. So, get in touch with us today by visiting our website https://info.inpost.co.uk/host-a-locker-fmj to make campus life easier for both your students and your staff and modernise your campus offering today with innovative InPost Lockers.
Get in touch with us today by visiting our website
https://info.inpost.co.uk/host-a-locker-fmj
(1) Statista. (2024). E-commerce revenue forecast in the UK from 2017 to 2029, by segment. https://bit.ly/3HaF3Rf
(2) The full Retail Economics report is available to download here: https://rb.gy/k4jp65
(3) 2.14 million registered InPost app users
(4) InPost Q1 2025 Results