Research, insight & updates

Vicki Fry shares the benefits of Leapskills, a free toolkit offering young people an insight into the student experience.

We share Unite Students' refreshed safety measures in light of how COVID-19 has developed over the academic year.

Students talk about spending lockdown in their Unite Students accommodation, and the ups and downs of student life in a pandemic.

The fifth episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now.

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

A commitment to “doing what’s right” is part of who we are at Unite Students...

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.

Unite Students supports youth homeless prevention in Bristol

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.

Bernadette Cochonat, Senior International Sales Manager, outlines some of the challenges for international students over the coming year.

The fourth episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now

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.

David Marr summarises how Unite Students is keeping students safe, informed and connected during Covid.

UWE Bristol's Vice Chancellor, Professor Steve West, considers the student mental health implications of Covid.

The third episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now

New research reveals students intend to continue their university courses in January

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.

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

Unite has donated a total of £40,000 to three UK charities on behalf of its employees

Unite Students helps students to manage the 'leap' to university

The second episode of Accommodation Matters is available to listen to now

New podcast launches for anyone associated with student accommodation

Unite Students receives certificate of COVID-19 Assurance from British Safety Council

Unite Students completes 976-bed home for students to schedule during lockdown

Daryn Carter, Chief Operating Officer of Bristol Pride, thanks Unite for support

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.

New podcast launches for anyone associated with student accommodation

Celebrating Pride in 2020 - including virtual events available to everyone

How we are safely welcoming students to their new homes for the 2020/21 academic year

'Room for everyone' is one of Unite Students' values. In the following article, resident Georgina tells the story of her journey to finally living her life as herself at university.

Unite strives to ensure a positive impact on local communities across the UK

Phil Francis tells you all you need to know about the Unite Students student ambassador scheme and how it's adapted to Covid.

Jenny Dalzell shares her thoughts on supporting bereaved students and her own personal experiences of grief.

Amid uncertainty and the continuing challenges of Covid, Jo Blair looks at what the 2020 university transition will look like for new students.

Unite Students is committed to providing safe and secure accommodation this coming term

Jenny Shaw summarises some of the key messages from this year's digital Festival of Higher Education.

Sarah Dixon outlines Unite Students' Home Charter, encouraging a supportive and safe living environment for students.