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University partnerships

Delivering modern student accommodation on campus when capital is scarce

Most universities agree that student accommodation is about more than just providing a bed. Once peripheral to the academic mission, accommodation and the residential experience now play a fundamental role in recruitment, retention and student outcomes. 
13/07/2026
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22/06/2026
Press releases

9 in 10 students expect to work during term time – new report shows paid jobs are now the norm

Nine in ten applicants now expect to work during term time while at university, according to the new Applicant Index 2026 from Unite Students and HEPI, showing that paid work has become part of the student experience.
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27/04/2026
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Unite Students on track to complete flagship London property

Unite Students is on track to complete the construction of its flagship Hawthorne House property in Stratford, London this summer.
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03/02/2026
Press releases

Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan finalise groundbreaking partnership

Unite Students, the UK’s largest and longest‑established provider of student accommodation, has finalised its joint venture with Manchester Metropolitan University to develop 2,302 new student beds.
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22/12/2025
Press releases

Unite Students and Newcastle University finalise landmark joint venture

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, and Newcastle University have finalised the formation of their joint venture to develop new accommodation for 2,009 students. 
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28/08/2025
Press releases

Unite Students secures planning approval for redevelopment of Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cambridge Halls

Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the university’s Cambridge Halls student accommodation.
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16/05/2025
Property

Planning approval for landmark Castle Leazes redevelopment in Newcastle

Unite Students and Newcastle University have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the university’s Castle Leazes student accommodation.
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01/05/2025
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New university partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University to develop 2,300 beds

Unite Students announces that it has entered into a joint venture ('JV') framework agreement with Manchester Metropolitan University for the development of 2,300 new student beds.
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