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18/02/2026
Blogs

ResX360: One year on – celebrating a year of resident-centric innovation

A year ago, we set out on a bold mission: to transform how we understand, support, and serve the students who live with us. That mission became ResX360, a customer relationship management system which allows us to better support residents. It’s designed to connect people, systems, and data in a way that enhances every stage of our residents’ journey. 
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17/02/2026
Press releases

Unite Students launches UK’s first national Ask for Angela scheme in student housing

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has rolled out Ask for Angela, giving more than 64,000 students access to the nationally recognised safety initiative. 
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03/02/2026
Press releases

Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan finalise groundbreaking partnership

Unite Students, the UK’s largest and longest‑established provider of student accommodation, has finalised its joint venture with Manchester Metropolitan University to develop 2,302 new student beds.
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Students in a Unite Students' property
29/01/2026
Blogs

Unite Group poised to support universities amid rising demand

New UCAS data and the UK Government’s refreshed International Education Strategy signal a stable and growing pipeline of students choosing to study in the UK. This reinforces the strength of Unite Group’s recently expanded, sector‑leading accommodation portfolio.
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28/01/2026
Business update

Unite Group completes purchase of Empiric Student Property

Unite Group has completed its purchase of Empiric Student Property (Empiric), bringing the Hello Student brand into the business and marking a significant step forward in the Group’s strategy to support students throughout their entire university journey.
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16/12/2025
Corporate blogs

Creating thriving peer-led communities in our properties

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04/12/2025
Corporate blogs

Is an Industrial Placement worth it? We think so, here’s why…

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21/10/2025
Press releases

Unite Students targets investment in high-demand regional cities

Unite Students, the UK’s largest student accommodation provider, will reaffirm its commitment to invest in new and existing student homes with a £1.5billion pipeline, when CEO Joe Lister speaks at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham.
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06/10/2025
Press releases

Two-thirds of parents admit to tracking their child’s location while at university

New independent research by Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, reveals how parenting does not stop at the university gates, rather, it evolves.
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Unite Students' Avon Point
01/10/2025
Press releases

Unite Students delivers over 1,000 new beds with completion of two flagship developments

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has completed the construction of its new flagship developments in Bristol and Edinburgh.
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Unite Students' Hawthorne House in Stratford, London
26/09/2025
Press releases

New London student accommodation reaches major development milestone

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of Unite Students new £185 million Hawthorne House property in London.
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12/09/2025
Corporate blogs

How parents can support the transition to university life

The first few days at university are a significant milestone – not just for your loved one, but for you as a parent or guardian too.
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Universities UK Annual Members Conference 2025 - Values-led partnerships session
08/09/2025
Higher Education blogs

‘Hearts and Minds’ – Values-led Student Accommodation Partnerships

On Thursday 4 September, we hosted a session on values-led partnerships at Universities UK's Annual Members Conference. Jenny Shaw, HE External Engagement Director, shares how themes of innovation and collaboration were not only key to our panel - but to the whole conference.
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04/09/2025
Press releases

Unite Students signs the Care Leaver Covenant to help widen access and participation in higher education

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has signed the Care Leaver Covenant to help widen access and participation in higher education.
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28/08/2025
Press releases

Unite Students secures planning approval for redevelopment of Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cambridge Halls

Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan University have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the university’s Cambridge Halls student accommodation.
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26/08/2025
Research, insight & updates

Q&A with Paul Watson, Group Operations Director

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.
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14/08/2025
Corporate blogs

A Level results day: Students seek more than a degree

As thousands of students across the UK receive their A Level results and many prepare for university life, new research reveals what today’s university applicants really want - and it’s not just academic success.
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06/08/2025
Press releases

Unite Students secures planning consent for major new London scheme

Unite Students, the UK’s largest owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, has secured planning permission for a new 511-bed property in south London.
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29/07/2025
Press releases

Interim results for the half-year to 30 June 2025

Strong H1 performance with significant growth opportunities.
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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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08/07/2025
Press releases

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.
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Causeway View
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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Cambridge Halls_CGI
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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Image of Becca Hayhurst, Head of Resident Experience
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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Burnet Point_Unite Students
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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04/04/2025
Press releases

Unite Students begins construction of new 934-bed property in Glasgow

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has begun the construction phase of its new £124.5 million property in Glasgow.
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26/03/2025
Podcasts

Joe Lister featured on UK Investor Magazine podcast

Joe Lister speaks to Jonathan Roy on the UK Investor Magazine podcast.
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Unite Students completes extension and refurb of Rushford Court, Durham
19/03/2025
Press releases

Unite Students completes extension and refurb of Rushford Court, Durham

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has completed an upgrade to its property in Durham.
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Tom Brewerton - Group Development Director
17/03/2025
In Conversation With

Q&A with Tom Brewerton, Group Development Director

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. 
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05/03/2025
Higher Education blogs

Why ‘compassion’ is student wellbeing’s newest buzzword

Join host Jenny Shaw and an expert panel for a deep dive into how compassion is shaping new approaches across UK Higher Education, in student support and beyond.
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25/02/2025
Press releases

Results for the year ended 31 December 2024

GROWING EARNINGS, ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR 2025/26 AND SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
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05/02/2025
Higher Education blogs

2025 survey: Living Black at University

Living Black at University was published three years ago this week. Whether you’ve fully embraced it, taken some first steps or are brand new to it, we’d love to hear from Higher Education partners in our new impact survey.
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Unite Students' Central Quay CGI
05/12/2024
Press releases

Unite Students buys Glasgow site to build 934-bed property

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has purchased a Glasgow site to build a new 934-bed property.
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Care and Learning in Higher Education report cover
02/12/2024
Blogs

New report: Care and Learning in Higher Education

We’ve partnered with the Unite Foundation to commission a new report from the Social Market Foundation, to identify what needs to be done to support more estranged and care experienced young people to go to university and succeed.
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