Insight hub

Our research brings together evidence, analysis and insight.

We provide valuable insight into student accommodation and the wider student experience.

As a leader in the sector, our aim is to provide a better understanding of current issues affecting students as well as the wider implications for the purpose-built student accommodation in the UK.

Below are the latest key findings and reports.

Unite Students Applicant Index

Want to know the thoughts of university applicants? Look no further than Unite Students' Applicant Index - the only research which gives an insight into applicants before they start university each year.

University Partnerships Report

Research to deepen our understanding of the scale and nature of the accommodation challenges facing universities. This report explores what needs to be done to ensure universities' residential estates meet the quality that students want and expect.

New report explores experience of Black students in UK student accommodation

Living Black at University

A landmark piece of sector research to better understand the experiences of Black students living in student accommodation across the UK. The research revealed how racism, exclusion and structural barriers continue to affect Black students.

Care and learning in higher education

Research and recommendations into how society and universities can support care experienced and estranged students

Students' socioeconomic background

The impact of socioeconomic background on student experience. How can universities attract, retain and support disadvantaged students? Find out in this report, created in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Leeds.