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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.

03/02/2026

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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.

22/12/2025

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Unite Students and Newcastle University finalise landmark joint venture

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, and Newcastle University have finalised the formation of their joint venture to develop new accommodation for 2,009 students.

01/05/2025

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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.

13/05/2024

Press releases

Disposal of six properties for £184m

Unite Students, the UK's leading owner, manager and developer of student accommodation, today announces the sale of six properties to PGIM Real Estate for £184 million.

20/03/2024

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New Group People Director joins Unite Students

Unite Students, the UK's largest provider of student accommodation, today announces the appointment of Amy Round as Group People Director.

What the Newcastle development could look like

19/02/2024

Business update

Unite Students enters joint venture with Newcastle University

Unite Students and Newcastle University have contracted to form a joint venture to develop 2,000 beds

“This cohort of students will shape our world” - Richard Smith, Chief Executive at Unite Students, shares his thoughts in his foreword for our 2023 Applicant Index

05/10/2023

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Unite Students announces chief executive succession

Unite Students, the UK's leading provider of student accommodation, today announces that Richard Smith has decided to step down as Chief Executive with effect from 31 December 2023.

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Business update

Unite Students and Manchester Metropolitan finalise groundbreaking partnership

Unite Group completes purchase of Empiric Student Property

Unite Students and Newcastle University finalise landmark joint venture