University spin-out solves university problem

'A university, which invented its own electronic register to track students' attendances at lectures, says it has proved a success in its first year.
A spin-off business at the University of Glamorgan, Treforest, developed the device to help cut down on students dropping out.' Link

When I was at college, it was entirely up to you, if you turned up for lectures or not. And it was entirely up to you if you failed as a result, too.....