Research, insight & updates

Helping the next student cohort thrive - what the 2026 Applicant Index tells us about support, belonging and success

As part of our 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, we spoke with Simon Jones, our Group Higher Education Director about how we're continuing to support universities in a changing landscape and the importance of accommodation partnerships to our long-term growth strategy.

Artificial intelligence continues to dominate headlines, with particular attention on how it may shape graduate careers and whether a degree remains a valuable investment.

By Moray Notman, our University Partner Commercial Director

As part of our 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, we spoke with Paul Watson, our Group Operations Director, about how we're continuing to enhance the residential experience for our students.

Unite Students has once again achieved Gold in the Global Student Living Index (GSLI), following the spring 2026 survey – retaining the accreditation for the third consecutive time.

As part of 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, we spoke with Amy Round, our Group People Director. Amy sets out how our people and culture are pivotal to our success, and how we’re continuing to build an organisation fit for the future.