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29/01/2021
Research press releases

Our students show resilience during national lockdown – 29 January 2021

Some of our customers reflect on their experiences during lockdown
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29/01/2021
Higher Education blogs

How are Unite Students keeping students safe during lockdown?

We share Unite Students' refreshed safety measures in light of how COVID-19 has developed over the academic year.
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25/01/2021
Higher Education blogs

Students’ lockdown life: their experiences of living with Unite Students

Students talk about spending lockdown in their Unite Students accommodation, and the ups and downs of student life in a pandemic.
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15/01/2021
Higher Education blogs

Accommodation Matters: The highlights

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14/01/2021
Podcasts

Episode 5 – The Story So Far

The fifth episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now.
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11/01/2021
Business update

Unite Students announces rent discount – 11 January 2021

Unite Students announces rent discount following the Government's lockdown announcement
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11/01/2021
Higher Education blogs

COVID-19 Update: Rent Discount – 11th January 2021

Unite Students is announcing a rent discount for eligible students from 18 January onwards - find out more here.
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21/12/2020
Updates

Creating a responsible and resilient business – December 2020

A commitment to “doing what’s right” is part of who we are at Unite Students...
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21/12/2020
Higher Education blogs

2020: A Unite year in review

We look back at an extraordinary year, both for the challenges posed and the lessons learned by us all at Unite Students, as well as what we’ve achieved beyond Covid.
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18/12/2020
Corporate blogs

Unite Students supports youth homeless prevention in Bristol

Unite Students supports youth homeless prevention in Bristol
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18/12/2020
Sustainability

Students donate items worth more than £1m to charity

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14/12/2020
Higher Education blogs

The UK remains attractive to international students – but 2021 will be different

Professor Sir Steve Smith, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter, shares his thoughts on what 2020 has meant for the UK’s standing in the international HE market, the positives to take away from the year, and what this means for the future of international recruitment.
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11/12/2020
Higher Education blogs

Meeting international students’ expectations in 2021

Bernadette Cochonat, Senior International Sales Manager, outlines some of the challenges for international students over the coming year.
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10/12/2020
Podcasts

Episode 4 – international students

The fourth episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now
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07/12/2020
Higher Education blogs

Staying put for Christmas

We take a look at the students staying in their accommodation over Christmas: why they stay, what we're doing, and the importance of inclusive communications.
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01/12/2020
Higher Education blogs

A safe place during the storm

David Marr summarises how Unite Students is keeping students safe, informed and connected during Covid.
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25/11/2020
Property

Unite Students granted planning permission in Edinburgh – 25 November 2020

Unite Students granted planning permission for new 298-bed development in Abbey Lane
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20/11/2020
Property

Acquisition of new development site in central London – 20 November 2020

Unite Students announces the acquisition of a new 800-bed development site in Paddington
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20/11/2020
Higher Education blogs

Prioritising students’ mental health and wellbeing during COVID

UWE Bristol's Vice Chancellor, Professor Steve West, considers the student mental health implications of Covid.
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19/11/2020
Podcasts

Episode 3 – student mental health and wellbeing

The third episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now
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12/11/2020
Uncategorised

93% of students intend to stay on at university, despite Covid-19 challenges

93% of students intend to stay on at university, despite Covid-19 challenges
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12/11/2020
Updates

Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Student Survey November 2020

New research reveals students intend to continue their university courses in January
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12/11/2020
Higher Education blogs

A little help from their friends: Peer-based student support through lockdown

In this post, we look at the findings that show the benefits of peer-to-peer support – something we’re already making the most of here at Unite Students.
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28/10/2020
Higher Education blogs

Never be lonely: Keeping students connected during COVID

As part of our Unite Against Loneliness campaign, Unite Students looks at how student accommodation can facilitate safe socialisation amid COVID-19.
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26/10/2020
Investor

Appointment of Chairman Designate – 26 October 2020

Phil White to retire as Chairman in 2021, to be succeeded by Richard Huntingford
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20/10/2020
Corporate blogs

Unite Students donates £40,000 to UK charities

Unite has donated a total of £40,000 to three UK charities on behalf of its employees
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16/10/2020
Blogs

Leapskills

Unite Students helps students to manage the 'leap' to university
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16/10/2020
Case studies

Superhero Foundation

Four employees join Jamie McDonald in coast-to-coast run across USA to help sick children
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16/10/2020
Case studies

Edinburgh: Youth homelessness charity

Unite Students supports The Rock Trust, Scotland's youth-specific homelessness charity
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15/10/2020
Podcasts

Episode 2 – the transition into university life

The second episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now
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15/10/2020
Podcasts

Episode 1 – the return to campus

New podcast launches for anyone associated with student accommodation
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08/10/2020
Updates

COVID-19 Assured

Unite Students receives certificate of COVID-19 Assurance from British Safety Council
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08/10/2020
Investor

Trading update and Q3 fund valuations – 08 October 2020

Unite Group announces update on current trading and Q3 property valuations for USAF & LSAV
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04/10/2020
Higher Education blogs

Time to reach out

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01/10/2020
Sustainability

Unite Students signs Race at Work Charter – 01 October 2020

Unite Students pledges to become a more diverse and inclusive workplace
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28/09/2020
Property

Unite Students opens new accommodation in Leeds – 28 September 2020

Unite completes construction of latest £114million development in Leeds city centre
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25/09/2020
Corporate blogs

White Rose View, Leeds – completed on schedule during Covid lockdown

Unite Students completes 976-bed home for students to schedule during lockdown
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25/09/2020
Corporate blogs

Bristol Pride thanks Unite Students

Daryn Carter, Chief Operating Officer of Bristol Pride, thanks Unite for support
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18/09/2020
Case studies

Oxford: Parade Green – Community Champion

Unite Students appoints role to listen and feedback directly to community
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17/09/2020
Higher Education blogs

Accommodation Matters – A Unite Students Podcast

Unite Students is pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast, Accommodation Matters. Student accommodation has always been a driving force behind the student experience, as the foundation of friendships, life skills and independence - so Accommodation Matters will shine a light on the light on accommodation's importance, and the issues that really matter.
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