Inbound Insight: Kenya
In this Inbound Insight series article, we look at the mobility of students from Kenya and explore the priorities of this student cohort when searching for...
Rethinking Student Housing: five pioneering student housing projects
From prefab pods and 3D-printed units to vertical forests and modular campus housing at scale, these projects represent innovations in design, construction and materials...
New report sheds light on the residence life experience of students with a disability
The latest research collaboration between GSL and CUBO explores the residence life experience of students in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and the pivotal role...
Purposeful design promoting student connections: the student living experience at UWE Bristol’s Purdown View
At UWE Bristol (UWE), student accommodation isn’t just about providing rooms, it’s about building a place where students feel connected and supported and can...
New GSL and CUBO report highlights the critical importance of residence life programmes
Following last year’s successful CUBO and GSL research collaboration, which explored the experience of vulnerable students in student accommodation, CUBO and GSL have again...
Latest GSL Index data highlights tightening budgets and shifting student expectations and values
As we wrap up the GSL Index Spring wave (2025 Q2), the data highlights that this academic year, there has been a notable shift...
More than a place to cook: the importance of kitchens for students in PBSA
GSL Index results show that while student opinions about their kitchen facilities are improving, there is still significant room for improvement. When asked what...
Leading by example: Anouk Darling CEO of Scape Australia
Anouk Darling, CEO of Scape Australia, discusses Scape's mission to become The Earth's Best Living Company, keeping ahead of trends in student needs and...
Laundry woes negatively impacting the student experience and value for money perceptions
While laundry has long been known to be a pain point for students in PBSA, the latest GSL Index data suggests that laundry woes...
Spanish PBSA market shows growth potential
Growing numbers of students studying in higher education, increasing international student numbers and significant unmet demand for student housing highlight the growth potential in...