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Students are staying in their university cities over the summer

04/06/2025

University students shun summer breaks to chase careers and independence

Students are choosing to stay in their university cities over the summer, prioritising career-building opportunities and a growing sense of independence, a recent survey1 by Unite Students, the UK’s leading student accommodation provider, has revealed.

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