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Research & Insights

What’s the latest research and insight from Unite Students? Delve into our findings on students, student life and student accommodation.

Student voice: What students think of our climate change survey findings

We recently shared the findings of our student survey on climate change; now, we speak to students about their thoughts on the findings, and what they're doing to be more environmentally sustainable.
15/06/2021

Survey: Students call for strong action on climate change

We surveyed 1,000 UK students to find out more about their views on the climate crisis.

Students want more action on climate change from higher education

Unite Students shares the findings of our latest student survey on climate change, which students consider to be the most urgent challenge facing society in 2021.

Becoming an anti-racist university

Making the transition to be an anti-racist organisation takes time, research, reflection, and honesty. Mhairi Taylor takes us through the University of Glasgow's journey to achieve this.

My experience of university as a Black student

Third-year Journalism student David shares, in his own words, how his university experience has been influenced by his race.

How Black students and staff can look after their mental health

Nana, an Urban Planning and Property Development student at Heriot-Watt University, shares her advice on how Black students and staff can look after their mental health.

How you can support our Black student experience research

Unite Students has commissioned a report titled ‘Living Black at University' - and your organisation can be a part of it. Read on to learn more about the research and how to get involved.
28/05/2021

Unite Students donates computers to disadvantaged young people

Unite Students has donated 50 laptops to IntoUniversity

Accommodation Matters S02E03: Race and Inclusion in Higher Education

The latest episode of our Accommodation Matters podcast explores how the sector has responded to the murder of George Floyd and last year's Black Lives Matter protests.
27/05/2021

Season 2 Episode 3 – Race and inclusion in higher education

This month we talk race and inclusion in higher education

A Day In The Life Of… a Housekeeping Team Leader

Meet Joanna Radomska, Housekeeping Team Leader for Sheffield, and find out her insights into life as a Unite Students housekeeper both before and during the pandemic.

Leading by example: Inclusive leadership in student accommodation

Frankie O'Connell explains the importance of inclusive leadership, how to achieve it, and how it benefits the wellbeing of employees and students.

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