Accommodation Matters

Student belonging is the Higher Education's current hot topic - but what does it all mean for accommodation? Jenny Shaw hosts a panel of experts to weigh in on what their research and experience has shown about students feeling a sense of belonging in their accommodation, how inclusion and wellbeing intersect with that sense of belonging, and how student accommodation practitioners can facilitate a community in which students feel they belong.

16/05/2023

UCAS: What is the ‘Journey To A Million’?

Following on from our latest Accommodation Matters episode ‘What does 1 million applicants mean for student accommodation?’, we now share Jenny Shaw’s full interview with Ben Jordan, Head of Policy at UCAS, about the UCAS ‘Journey To A Million’ essay series – sponsored by Unite Students and Knight Frank.

Two experts share their thoughts on marketing to students, including current data trends, the impact of cost of living, and the use of social media.

13/12/2022

Higher Education blogs

What are student accommodation marketing’s latest trends?

Jenny Shaw hosts two experts as they share their thoughts on marketing to students, including current data trends, the impact of cost of living, and the use of social media.

An expert panel explores what the sector needs to know about student risk-taking behaviours, and how they can support students and reduce harm.

23/11/2022

Higher Education blogs

How can we reduce harm from student risk-taking behaviours?

What does the Higher Education sector need to know about student risk-taking behaviours, and how they can support students and reduce harm? Our expert sector panel speaks to Jenny Shaw.

Accommodation Matters is back - and we're kicking off the series by looking at the intersection between student accommodation and the hotel sector.

13/10/2022

Higher Education blogs

Student accommodation: Home or hotel?

Accommodation Matters is back - and we’re kicking off the new series by looking at the intersection between student accommodation and the hospitality sector.

Our latest episode of Accommodation Matters explores the findings of our recent applicant survey in more detail, as well as what the sector is doing to prepare for the arrival of new students, and some areas of focus for the future.

09/08/2022

Podcasts

Preparing for 2022’s new students

Our latest episode of Accommodation Matters explores the findings of our recent applicant survey in more detail, including what this means on the ground, what the sector is doing to prepare for their arrival, and some areas of focus for the future.

Who are the UK’s postgraduates? What do they want from their accommodation? And what are the challenges they face in accessing it?

05/07/2022

Higher Education blogs

What you need to know about postgraduate accommodation

Who are the UK's postgraduates? What do they want from their accommodation? And what are the challenges they face in accessing it? We delve into the topic of postgraduate accommodation with help from expert sector guests.

The cost of living crisis is currently impacting on students' finances

07/04/2022

Higher Education blogs

What does the cost of living crisis mean for students?

The current UK cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, and students are no exception. Three experts share what the sector needs to know about the current situation, including our new survey data on the topic.

05/04/2022

Higher Education blogs