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Research, insight & updates

What’s the latest research and insight from Unite Students? Delve into our findings on students, student life and student accommodation.
Universities UK Annual Members Conference 2025 - Values-led partnerships session

‘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.

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.
14/08/2025

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.

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.
30/04/2025

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.

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.

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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