Insights
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Insights
Why staying away at university still matters
Headlines question whether degrees are worth the debt, warn that AI will upend graduate careers, and point to the rising number of students commuting to campus to cut costs – all of which has intensified the debate about whether to go to university. While some of the pressures are real, a lot of what gets written about university doesn’t stack up when you look at the evidence.
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.
‘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.
Report shows 63% of care experienced applicants expect a culture shock at university
In our 2024 Applicant Index, we found that care experienced applicants were more likely to anticipate a sense of culture shock than any other group. In a special guest blog, the Unite Foundation speaks to students about their experiences of culture shock.