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Manchester’s growth story starts with its universities
Manchester’s success is closely tied to the strength of its universities. Over many decades, they have attracted talent, supported innovation, created jobs and shaped the city’s identity. That connection is visible across the city, particularly along Oxford Road, where university investment, improvements to public spaces and the growth of the knowledge economy have helped create one of the UK’s most important education and innovation regions.
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.
Supporting universities in a changing landscape
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.
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