Unite Students

We attended the London Stock Exchange to celebrate our 25th anniversary as a listed company: https://lnkd.in/epXVkxwV �� Formed in 1991, we have grown substantially since then and yesterday marked that growth.   We were listed on the Alternative Investment Market in 1999, moving to the main London Stock Exchange market in 2000. In June 2022, we were promoted to the FTSE 100.   The achievement is with thanks to our talented teams' hard work, dedication and passion.   We look forward to seeing what’s next for us!   #FTSE100 #UniteStudents #studentaccommodation #PBSA

Our Higher Education External Engagement Director, Jenny Shaw, was on the Universities UK Taskforce on Student Drug Use, here's what she learnt: https://lnkd.in/eFu3quWT We've sponsored UUK's recent report for the higher education sector on tackling supply and demand for drugs and reducing harm, and have supported the initiative since it started in 2021. The report asks helpful questions about how the safety and wellbeing of students can be supported. We also launched a cross-sector working group to develop additional guidance for student accommodation teams around this topic, last year, and are now continuing that work. Jenny said: "This should help to bring clarity. The guidance paves the way for a more consistent approach to student drug use across the sector as a whole, one that is based on research, expert input and proven effective practice." #studentaccommodation 

Our Rushford Court property in Durham continues to take shape: https://lnkd.in/etAAsJ9s The construction work, in partnership with Durham University, is due to complete this autumn. Rushford Court will be a temporary university college and the future intention is that it will become its 18th college. The property is being extended and improved and a two-storey amenity hub – which will include a reception and study and social spaces - is being built in front of the property. #PBSA #studentaccommodation Chris James, MCIOB, MAPM Catherine Paterson

Today we announce our confidence in delivering 98-99% occupancy for the 2024/25 academic year. Our Q2 trading update includes our expectation to deliver rental growth of at least 7% for the next academic year. This is driven by property value increases. The update also includes planning approval for a 934-bed development in Glasgow, with full planning consent anticipated in the coming months, to support delivery for the 2027/28 academic year. Our Chief Executive Joe Lister said: “Student demand remains strong from both domestic and international students, reflecting the continued appeal of UK higher education, our fixed-priced, all-inclusive offer and the growing shortage of high-quality student homes." #PBSA #studentaccommodation

The Labour Party has won the 2024 UK General Election - but what does that mean for the Higher Education sector? https://lnkd.in/efKNJHFA In our latest podcast, our expert panel discuss what Labour specific commitments for Higher Education and the property sector, how universities might fit into their broader plans for the country, and what it means for students, universities and student accommodation operators. Thank you George Blake (Policy and Networks Officer at London Higher), Dani Payne (Senior Researcher at Social Market Foundation), Ian Fletcher (Director of Policy at the British Property Foundation) and Megan Haskins (Policy and Research Manager at University College London Students’ Union) for joining us. 💻 Read the full discussion, here: https://lnkd.in/efKNJHFA 🎙️ Or download the podcast on:  🍏 Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eCZnD25Y 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghEz6DDP

Come with us to meet Phoebe Lynch - our Contact Centre Team Manager - and get a sneak peek into our Contact Centre as they prepare for Clearing.    Our contact centre is available 24/7 to provide support to our residents, our colleagues, parents and guarantors or anyone who wants to contact us. 📹 Video by: Corinne Riley #University

We’re delighted to introduce Jehangir Khan as our new Head of Operations for London: https://lnkd.in/eenTVbSF New to the sector but with a wealth of experience in operations, Jay talks us through his first impressions of the Higher Education sector, how his past experience has brought him to purpose-built student accommodation and how he plans to create a culture of excellence in our buildings. 🖥 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eenTVbSF #HigherEducation #University

We’re delighted to introduce Jehangir Khan as our new Head of Operations for London: https://lnkd.in/eenTVbSF New to the sector but with a wealth of experience in operations, Jay talks us through his first impressions of the Higher Education sector, how his past experience has brought him to purpose-built student accommodation and how he plans to create a culture of excellence in our buildings. 🖥 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eenTVbSF #HigherEducation #University

We're excited that our Brand Film has been shortlisted in the Creativepool Awards 'Production' category. Voting is now open: https://lnkd.in/evYW533S The video - created by our Brand team, in partnership with FCB London - has been shortlisted in the 'Production' category. Judges will consider how the production craft adds to the overall creative project to create fresh ideas with skilful execution. Great work from our talented Brand team led by Shelley Wilde and the team at FCB London 👏   Thank you also to Max, Princess, Maddie, Gift and Ned who helped us capture a little bit of their new lives in Unite Students accommodation across the country, to help show you what living with us is all about 📹 If you like our film as much as we do, we'd be over the moon if you could take the time to vote for us here: https://lnkd.in/evYW533S #Brand #Awards #StudentAccommodation

We're aiming to become net zero carbon by 2030 #NetZeroWeek Our net zero carbon pathway - launched in 2021 - sets out how we'll achieve this and play out part in the fight against climate change. The ambition covers both the operation of our existing buildings, and new development activity, so we’ve set separate targets for these two areas. 🖥 You can read more about our sustainability initiatives, here: https://lnkd.in/ekqHSR7r 📲 Connect with our Head of Sustainability, James Tiernan #Sustainability #ESG #NetZeroCarbon #UniteStudents #StudentAccommodation #SustainableDevelopment #SustainableConstruction