UK policy changes could reshape the geography of student accommodation demand
Two announcements in the UK's October 2026 Budget have added a new layer of complexity to the international student market. Universities face a £925...
Malaysia sets its sights on 500,000 international students – but where will they live?
Malaysia missed its target of 250,000 international students by 2025. Its new ambition is twice as high.
In February 2025, GSL News reported that Malaysia...
Congratulations to the 2026 GSL Awards Winners
The winners of the 2026 GSL Awards were revealed on Wednesday evening at a spectacular ceremony at Horizon 22 in London, bringing together universities,...
GSL acquires StudentReviews.com, the accommodation review platform optimised for AI discovery
London, 14 October 2026. Global Student Living (GSL), the trusted resident insight and benchmarking partner to the living sector, today announced the acquisition of...
The Leeds way: putting belonging at the heart of Residence Life
Residence Life has a hand in who students become, which makes it matter who gets to take part. For the University of Leeds Residence...
What comes after growth? Ireland rethinks international education
Two years ago, GSL News reported that Ireland's push to become a destination of choice for international students was gaining traction. While Australia, Canada...
Before the next booking window opens: student views on the booking process
In the Northern Hemisphere, move-in is done, and students are settling in. Before the next booking cycle starts, here is what students participating in...
Australia Tightens Visa Rules: Why Policy Uncertainty is the Real Threat to PBSA
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s announcement on 17 September restricting most international students and Temporary Graduate visa holders from bringing dependants represents another...
New Zealand’s $4.98bn recovery puts the spotlight back on Asia-Pacific
International education export earnings in New Zealand have overtaken their pre-pandemic peak despite fewer international students — a shift that says as much about...
France recalibrates: a low-cost destination with a higher bar for entry
Twelve months ago, France looked like one of international education's clearest growth stories: rising enrolments, an ambitious government target, and a value proposition built...













