Safe, smart or surveilled? The AI question for student accommodation
In June, students at San Diego State University (SDSU) discovered through their student newspaper that more than 1,300 AI-enabled cameras had been installed across...
GSA and Cain Collaborate on Major Rome Student Housing Project
GSA and Cain have formed a joint venture to develop Prenestino, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Rome, marking Cain’s first investment in Italy and advancing GSA’s development-led strategy in one of Europe’s most undersupplied PBSA markets.
The global stage awaits: 2026 GSL Awards finalists revealed
The wait is finally over. Against the backdrop of the GSL Investor Summit Europe in Málaga, Spain on the 3rd of June, the finalists...
Greystar Secures Over €2.7 Billion for Europe’s Largest Residential Fund
Greystar closes Europe’s largest residential fund with over €2.7 billion in total commitments. This establishes GEPE II as the largest pan-European value-add residential fund raised to date. The discretionary mandate provides Greystar with more than €6.8 billion of investment capacity across acquisitions and development in key European cities.
Why maintenance matters for student wellbeing and retention
For residence life teams and student accommodation operations managers, the daily checklist is always demanding. From building community to managing occupancy, student housing teams...
Inbound Insight: the evolving Indian student market
In this Inbound Insight series article, we examine shifting patterns in Indian student mobility and explore this cohort's priorities when searching for student accommodation,...
Home & Co has acquired a new-build student housing project with 303 apartments in...
Home & Co has acquired a new-build student housing project with 303 apartments in Berlin-Spandau, further strengthening its footprint in one of Germany’s most dynamic university markets.
The Social Hub Appoints Eyal Amzallag to Lead Next Phase of Growth
The Social Hub appointed Eyal Amzallag as Chief Operating & Commercial Officer and Executive Board member to drive its global expansion and commercial growth, leveraging his 30 years of hospitality experience including leadership roles at Club Med and Selina’s $1.2 billion Nasdaq IPO.
Women in PBSA to Introduce Sector’s First Menopause Best Practice Guide, Inviting Industry Collaboration
WinPBSA has launched the first sector-specific Menopause Best Practice Guide for the student accommodation industry, supported by two new anonymous surveys targeting leadership, HR, and employees to capture the impact of menopause on experienced female talent aged 35–55.
Hines Launches Diagonal Suites, Its Latest Hotel in Barcelona
Hines, a global real estate investment and management firm, has inaugurated aparto Diagonal Suites, its new hotel located in Porta Diagonal (Esplugues de Llobregat), one of Barcelona’s emerging metropolitan areas.













