In Conversation With

We’re dedicated to investing in students and young people. That means going beyond offering a great place to live, but also giving them the opportunities and skills they need to achieve their goals. Our early careers programme offers students the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience on our tailored Industrial Placement learning programme, which has been named as 7th in the 2024’s ‘Best 50 Small-Medium Sized Placement Schemes’ according to reviews RateMyPlacement. Here, our User Experience (UX) Design Industrial Placement Student, Jack Pearce, shares more about his experience on our Early Careers programme, during his time studying Graphic Desing at Portsmouth University, and why it’s important for companies to offer paid work experience opportunities to students and young people.

Kirstie Reynolds, a University of Edinburgh and University of Strathclyde graduate, knew architecture was for her as it was a great opportunity to use her creative and logical attributes.

Q&A with Joe Lister, Chief Executive Officer & Mike Burt, Chief Financial Officer

Karan leads the operational and commercial functions for Unite Students, working with his team to enhance the student experience, deliver commercial performance and raise brand awareness.

Sailesh Parmar joined Unite Students as Fire Safety Manager for special projects, in 2022. Here, Sailesh describes how he finds working for a PBSA sector leader and its diversity.

Kashyap Patel is an international student who moved from India to the UK four months ago. He talks about the skills he is developing.

Emma Taylor is Unite Students’ General Manager for Nottingham, home to our new 705-bed Morriss House property. She won Employee of the Year at the company’s 2023 Stars Awards.

Claire Barber, Asset Management Director, joined Unite Students in January 2023. Here, she discusses her experience, current role, this year’s key asset management work and major projects for 2024.