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2021
Launched our five sustainability commitments, including a commitment to become net-zero carbon in building developments and operations by 2030.
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2020
Acquired Liberty Living, reinforcing our position as the UK’s leading PBSA provider.
Became the first PBSA provider to waive rental payments during the Covid-19 pandemic and launched the Home Charter to create a safer environment for students. In total, provided £100 million of student support.
Signed the Community Race at Work Charter, committing to improve equality, diversity and inclusion.
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2019
Leapskills programme endorsed by Department for Education as “a great tool in bridging the gap between sixth form and university and preparing our students for the future”.
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2018
Launched digitisation of services, including introduction of an online student check-in system and the Common Room, a digital peer-to-peer student advice forum, accessible via the MyUnite app.
Launched Leapskills programme, helping young people transition to independent living.
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2017
Unite Group converted to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Achieved 100% certified renewable energy across the entire business.
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2016
Launched China sales office and website.
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2015
Became the PBSA sector’s first Real Living Wage employer.
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2014
Joined the National Union of Students (NUS) Green Impact scheme.
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2013
Launched our student wellbeing programme.
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2012
Created the London Student Accommodation Vehicle (LSAV), a 50-50 joint venture with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC.
Launched the Unite Foundation, providing scholarships for students lacking family support, including free accommodation and living expense contributions.
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2006
Formed Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF), Europe’s largest unlisted specialist student accommodation fund.
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2000
Listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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1999
Listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
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1998
Opened first London property.
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1992
Opened first property in Bristol.
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1991
Unite Group founded in Bristol.
Our history
We became the first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) provider more than 30 years ago and have since built up data and insight that helps us constantly improve our product and the experience for students.