A stronger focus on culture and inclusion required to improve student wellbeing
The latest student accommodation data highlights that efforts to support wellbeing and promote cohesion and a sense of community are slowly gaining traction. However,...
Top 5 tips for delivering a positive move-in experience
More than a decade’s worth of Global Student Living Index (GSL Index) data highlights that when it comes to student accommodation, first impressions have...
Inbound Insight: China
In this Inbound Insight series article, we look at the shifting patterns in Chinese outbound student mobility and explore the priorities of this student cohort when...
Social opportunities driving international student satisfaction
Analysis of the latest GSL Index data for a recently released GSL/CUBO report highlights that while international students are twice as likely to prioritise...
Rising living costs influence student experience and accommodation preferences
As the cost-of-living crisis continues in the UK, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that pressures on students are only likely...
UK Government’s push for ‘normal’ exam grading could signal clearing chaos for student accommodation
Almost 100,000 more school leavers in the UK could miss out on top A-level grades this year than last, an education expert has suggested,...
Increasingly diverse search criteria raises challenges for student housing design and marketing
A report recently released into the UK student accommodation market highlights the challenges that face both designers and marketers of student accommodation in meeting...
New data reveals state of UK & Ireland student housing market
Data from the latest wave of the GSL Index (2023 Q2) in the UK & Ireland, shows that students are generally having a more...
International students considered scapegoats for Australia’s housing shortage
Research by an Australian think tank, the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), claims that Australia will face a supply shortfall of 252,800 housing units...
Pressure mounts on Finnish student housing as uni applications double
Finland is facing record-breaking levels of demand for student housing as the new academic year approaches. According to the Finnish Associations of Student Housing...