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In February 2022, we published Living Black at University – the first report into the experiences of Black students in UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

We launched a sector-wide Living Black at University Commission to take forward the recommendations and, 18 months on, we’re ready to share what we’ve learned in a new report.

Featuring actions taken, best practice guidance and university case studies, the Commission Report is a must-read for anyone in the PBSA sector who wants to make their accommodation a space where Black students can really thrive.

Living Black at University Commission Report

Our new Commission report shares practical tips and resources for improving Black students’ accommodation experience.

Living Black at University – Unite Students’ 2022 report on Black students’ experience in UK student accommodation – raised vital issues for the Higher Education sector. But the report and its 10 recommendations were only the start of a journey. Jen Steadman, Commissioning Editor of the new 2022/23 Living Black at University Commission report, explains why there’s a new Living Black at University report, what it covers and what’s next for the Commission.

2025 survey: Living Black at University

Living Black at University was published three years ago this week. Whether you’ve fully embraced it, taken some first steps or are brand new to it, we’d love to hear from Higher Education partners in our new impact survey.
Attendees at the 2024 Living Black at University Conference

Taking action on Living Black at University

At the 2024 Living Black at University conference, the sector shared what they’ve done to improve Black students’ living experience as a result of our research. Here’s what they’re doing, and what we’re doing.
Carol Thomas, Chair of the Living Black at University Commission

Meet Carol Thomas, the new Living Black at University Commission chair

In 2022, Unite Students set up a sector-wide commission to activate the recommendations of our Living Black at University report, which explored students’ experience in UK student accommodation. With the Commission now in its second phase and run in partnership with CUBO, we caught up with the new Commission chair, Carol Thomas.
Led by Unite Students in partnership with CUBO (College and University Business Officers), the Living Black at University Commission is hosting its second conference in Canterbury on Tuesday 8th October. Here’s what you need to know.

Living Black at University Conference: Engaging with Equity

Led by Unite Students in partnership with CUBO (College and University Business Officers), the Living Black at University Commission is hosting its second conference in Canterbury on Tuesday 8th October. Here’s what you need to know.