In Conversation With

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.

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.

We chatted with Paul Watson, our Group Operations Director, about delivering a great welcome for residents, an exciting new tech solution for our operations and how we adapt to evolving student needs.

We caught up with Becca Hayhurst, our Head of Resident Experience, about her highlights and priorities for the year.

This Q&A delves into Tom's 2024 highlights and what he’s looking forward to this year. Plus, the biggest challenge PBSA faces right now. 

Joe Lister, Unite Students’ Chief Executive, highlights why we commissioned a new report by the Social Market Foundation on urgent support for care experienced and estranged students.

Our User Experience (UX) Design Industrial Placement Student, Jack Pearce, shares more about his experience on our Early Careers programme, during his time studying Graphic Design at Portsmouth University, and why it’s important for companies to offer paid work experience opportunities to students and young people.