Smarter Student Number Planning

Webinar Recording: Smarter Student Number Planning with Spitfire Analytics

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Missed the live session? Complete the form below to access the recording of Spitfire Analytics’ webinar showcasing their Student Number Planning Solution, built on IBM Planning Analytics.

In this practical demonstration, Spitfire Analytics explored how universities are simplifying complex planning processes, improving forecast accuracy, and enabling powerful scenario modelling, all within a single, governed platform.

Designed for university planning and finance teams, the webinar demonstrates how institutions can reduce spreadsheet dependency, speed up planning cycles, and deliver clearer insight for decision-makers.

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What the Webinar Covers

Student Number Planning Solution Demonstration

Adam Whittick, Operations Director at Spitfire Analytics, demonstrates the Student Number Planning Solution currently used by multiple universities across the UK.

See how the solution helps institutions:

Forecast enrolment more accurately
Improve revenue predictability
Allocate resources more effectively
Automate and streamline planning processes
Eliminate reliance on fragile spreadsheets and manual reconciliations

New AI Functionality in IBM Planning Analytics

Edd Stuart, Solutions Director at Spitfire Analytics, also provides a demonstration of the latest AI functionality introduced in IBM Planning Analytics and how it can support smarter, faster planning.

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Why Watch the Recording?

By watching the webinar, you’ll learn how to:

Simplify complex student number planning with a single integrated model
Run "what if" scenarios to assess the impact of changing student numbers on budgets and departments
Reduce manual effort and spreadsheet risk
Deliver faster, clearer insights for university stakeholders
Build a more agile and collaborative planning process

Complete the form below to access the webinar recording and discover how universities are modernising student number planning with IBM Planning Analytics.

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