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

New students defy expectations as they look forward to independence with confidence

Unite Students' 2025 Applicant Index finds that 2025/26 starters are arriving at university ready to move away from home and find their independence as they balance studying, socialising and work.
08/07/2025
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10/07/2025
Higher Education blogs

7 things you need to know about 2025’s university applicants

The Applicant Index 2025, now in its fourth year, is our annual research into each year’s university applicants – helping universities track how applicant needs are evolving over time.
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05/06/2025
Press releases

Disposal of Nine Properties for £212 Million

Unite Students, the UK's leading owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, today announces exchange of contracts for the disposal of a portfolio of nine properties.
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Students are staying in their university cities over the summer
04/06/2025
Press releases

University students shun summer breaks to chase careers and independence

Students are choosing to stay in their university cities over the summer, prioritising career-building opportunities and a growing sense of independence, a recent survey1 by Unite Students, the UK’s leading student accommodation provider, has revealed.
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Aerial of Unite Student's future Castle Leazes
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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