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What’s happening at Unite Students? Explore all our latest news, press releases, insight, research and more.

Research reveals new optimism among university applicants for post-graduation job prospects

This year’s university applicants are more confident about their job prospects after graduating than at any other time since the pandemic, according to new research.
15/07/2024
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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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07/05/2025
Press releases

Unite Students submits planning application to redevelop Cambridge Halls in Manchester

Unite Students, the UK's leading owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, has submitted a full planning application to Manchester City Council to redevelop Cambridge Halls on the All Saints Campus.
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01/05/2025
Investor

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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30/04/2025
Podcasts

From CFO to CEO: Joe Lister reflects on the first year in his new role on The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast

Recently, Joe Lister, our Chief Executive, spoke with Chantal Clavier on The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast.
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30/04/2025
Higher Education blogs

Creating an inclusive student community through events

Run by our Resident Ambassadors, our student events programme has never been more popular with our residents. We look at what events are most popular and why it matters.
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23/04/2025
Higher Education blogs

What does student satisfaction look like in 2025?

In an competitive student market, understanding student satisfaction in accommodation has never been more important. Our April podcast episode gets into it.
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16/04/2025
Higher Education blogs

In conversation with Becca Hayhurst, Head of Resident Experience

We caught up with Becca Hayhurst, our Head of Resident Experience, about her highlights and priorities for the year.
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09/04/2025
Property

New PBSA Burnet Point, Edinburgh, reaches topping out milestone

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of Burnet Point, a new £59 million purpose-built student accommodation development at Abbey Lane, Edinburgh.
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