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Unite Students Accommodation Matters

Accommodation Matters brings sector experts together to discuss the Higher Education sector’s key issues through the lens of student accommodation. Join hosts Jenny Shaw and Jen Steadman each month for a lively round table chat with university student accommodation leaders from across the UK, national policy experts and subject specialists. Focusing in on topical issues, we’ll explore student accommodation and the student living experience within its broad context, talk about what’s happening

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S09E06: Wellbeing and the class of 2025

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2025/08/20

With a new academic year just weeks away, we’re looking at the class of 2025 – and the factors that influence their wellbeing.Our expert panel discusses how key factors like part-time work, sense of community, loneliness and settling into a new city can impact student wellbeing, and what universities and accommodation providers can do to help new students settle into their new city. Join host Jenny Shaw and this month’s expert panel: Nick Hillman, Director at the Higher Education Policy Institute

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S09E05: Joint venture partnerships

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2025/06/26

They’ve made headlines and opened up a whole new opportunity for the future of student accommodation… so, in this very special episode of Accommodation Matters, we’re exploring joint venture (JV) partnerships.This half-hour episode will tell you everything you need to know about JVs – why universities are choosing JVs, the benefits to universities, students and the local community, and the challenges of implementation. Join host Jenny Shaw and this month’s expert panel: Joe Lister, Chief Executive

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39:37

S09E04: Refurbishments: Future-proofing student...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2025/05/22

Every building needs a refresh at some point. Whether it’s adapting amenity spaces to meet changing student needs or refreshing the look of bedrooms, a refurbishment can unlock significant improvements in student and employee satisfaction. But balancing budgets against quality and student expectations is easier said than done.So, this month’s episode is a deep dive into refurbishments – how to do them right, and their hidden benefits. The conversation covers: When to refurbish a property How to

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38:16

S09E03: What does student satisfaction look like in...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2025/04/23

In an increasingly competitive student market, understanding the drivers of student satisfaction has never been more important. This month, we’re getting into what student satisfaction looks like in 2025.Hosted by Jenny Shaw, our panel covers what satisfaction surveys tell us about student needs, the role of quality, wellbeing and value for money, and what might drive satisfaction for Generation Alpha when they arrive at university in a few years. This month’s expert panel includes: Sarah Ead,

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36:35

S09E02: Compassion - Student wellbeing’s newest buzzword

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2025/03/05

‘Compassion’ is the word of the moment in the HE sector. But why, and what does that look like in practice? Join host Jenny Shaw and an expert panel for a deep dive into how compassion is shaping new approaches across UK Higher Education, in student support and beyond. This lively discussion covers how compassionate communications can enhance the student experience, how to integrate compassion into your organisation’s policies and procedures, and examples of this in practice across accommodation

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S09E01: Designing community in student accommodation

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/10/28

Season 9 launches with something a little bit different. To celebrate four years of Accommodation Matters, we took the show on the road to GSL Live and recorded a live episode!Join host Jenny Shaw for a lively panel discussion about designing community within student accommodation – including how the physical design can support community-building, the role of accommodation teams, whether themed accommodation works, and how to measure the success of community-building events. Our panel includes: Jo

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Bonus episode: What we know about the Class of 2024

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/09/26

In July, Unite Students launched the 2024 Applicant Index: an in-depth look at the needs and concerns of this year’s university applicants.We recorded an episode about the findings at the time – now, as these applicants take up their places at university, we’re sharing our full interview with Nick Hillman, Director at the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) to give you even more insights into your first-year students. Host Jenny Shaw and Nick get into topics including: Trends we’re seeing

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S08E07: Innovations and inspiration for 2024/25

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/08/28

The Higher Education sector is full of ideas for improving student life. Last year, we asked our listeners to get in touch with what ideas and initiatives they’d launched in their accommodation – and our listeners loved it. So we’re doing it all over again.Join host Jen Steadman for this month’s episode of Accommodation Matters, where you’ll hear about initiatives to promote inclusion, safety and sustainability. Among other ideas, we look at a new app that's helping to build student communities, a

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53:28

Special episode: The Student Accommodation Podcast...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/08/06

🎧 The special Student Accommodation Podcast Summit Episode is out now!Accommodation Matters host Jenny Shaw recently collaborated with experts Sarah Canning and Deenie Lee (The Property Marketing Strategists), Dan Smith (Student Housing Consultancy), Laura Bosworth (REAL), Richard Stott (Kexgill Group) and Rebecca O'Hare (University of Leeds) to record a special episode discussing crucial issues in student accommodation. This top team of professionals share expert views on key topics,

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45:36

S08E06: What we know about 2024’s university applicants

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/07/30

Every year, Unite Students surveys university applicants for our Applicant Index. And every year, we’re surprised by the differences between applicant cohorts. If you want to be prepared for the first year students who will arrive into your city in the autumn, you won’t want to miss this episode – or the report that spawned it.Hosted by Jenny Shaw (Higher Education External Engagement Director at Unite Students), our expert panel looks at the ever-shifting impact of the pandemic on this year’s

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38:21

S08E05: What the 2024 General Election means for...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/06/27

Political decisions can reshape the whole Higher Education landscape – so no doubt you’re keeping an eye on the 2024 General Election campaign. But what does it mean for Higher Education and student accommodation? In this episode, we’ve enlisted an expert panel and host Jenny Shaw to tell us just that.Our guests look at party manifestos, how universities should respond to these commitments (or lack of), what we might expect from further devolution and HE’s relationship with Further Education, and –

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46:26

S08E04: Emerging trends in student mental health

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/05/14

Content note: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including suicide. If you need support with the topics discussed in this episode, there are organisations such as Mind (0300 123 3393), Samaritans (116 123) or Student Minds that can help you in complete confidence. More and more students are seeking support for their mental health, and in response, we’ve seen a whole host of new initiatives to better meet that need. The creation of a Higher Education Student Support Champion. The

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36:43

S08E03: How do we solve the student accommodation...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/04/24

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for…An explosion in student numbers. A contraction in houses of multiple occupancy (HMO). Challenges to building new developments. Any one of these could have created a PBSA supply issue – but together, they’ve created a crisis in many cities. Our expert panel looks at how this came about, the ways in which this is playing out in some of those cities, what the data is telling us for a longer term picture and - most importantly - some of the potential solutions

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37:46

S08E02: How can Higher Education end student loneliness?

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/03/26

The 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey showed that 1 in 4 students feels lonely most or all of the time – and that number is growing. With loneliness carrying the same health risks as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and having a substantial impact on mental health, academic performance and student retention, this month we’re asking: how can Higher Education end student loneliness?Our expert panel discusses which student groups are most at risk of loneliness (and when), what support exists for

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S08E01: What the Building Safety Act means for...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2024/02/20

Grenfell Tower (2017). The Cube student accommodation fire, Bolton (2019). Two disasters that reshaped the landscape for building safety in student accommodation, and led to stringent new legislation in the Building Safety Act.But what does the Building Safety Act actually mean for purpose-built student accommodation? How can we trust that students are safe in our buildings? And how can you make sure you’re compliant with the regulations? We’ve got you covered with our 40 minute deep-dive into the

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S07E03: The future of social impact in Higher Education

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2023/12/14

It’s the final episode in our series on the future of sustainability in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)! The festive season is a season of giving, and so this time we’re looking at social impact – giving back to local communities by making a positive difference. Our guests dive into their own social impact initiatives, as well as student engagement, their experiences of ‘town and gown’ tensions, and what the future might look for social impact within Higher Education and PBSA. Hosted by

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S07E02: The future of race and inclusion in student...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2023/11/22

Hot off the launch of the new Living Black at University Commission report, we’re continuing our focus on the future of sustainability within purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with this month’s episode on race and inclusion in student accommodation. With Black students being the UK’s fastest-growing student demographic, greater inclusion of Black students is increasingly important for those who own and operate purpose-built student accommodation. Our guests explore the impact of student

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S07E01.5: What does sustainable construction of...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2023/11/06

Unite Students has committed to becoming a net-zero carbon organisation by 2030 – with new developments in particular being targeted for a reduction in carbon. But what does a sustainable new development look like in practice right now, what solutions are there to key sources of embodied carbon, and what are some of the challenges being faced when it comes to building sustainable new developments? Building on our recent ‘The future of sustainability in student accommodation’ episode of Accommodation

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S07E01: The future of environmental sustainability in...

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2023/10/19

Accommodation Matters is back for its seventh series! For this series, we’re focusing on the future of sustainability within purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). First up is what most people would think of when hearing the word ‘sustainability’ – environmental sustainability. Our panel of experts explores how to tackle net-zero in PBSA, engaging students on sustainability within accommodation, how sustainable accommodation can improve the student experience, the possibilities of AI and much

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S06E07: Innovations and inspiration for 2023/24

Unite Students Accommodation Matters ·

2023/08/24

With a new academic year rapidly approaching, we wanted to know what new and exciting initiatives are being rolled out in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) around the UK – so we asked you, our listeners, to submit their own contributions about what they’re doing differently for the 2023/24 academic year. This month, we’re sharing your ideas and innovations for the year ahead to inspire our audience, including enhanced student arrival comms, new initiatives to better support Black and

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