Major study destinations suffering reputational damage as student housing crisis rolls into 2023
A shortage of student housing stock in major study abroad destinations, combined with cost of living increases is impacting international student mobility and threatening the reputation of destinations.
Plans unveiled for hundreds more student flats in Newcastle city centre
Plans have been unveiled for hundreds more student flats on a fire-damaged site in Newcastle city centre. More than 400 university students could be housed in a new 12-storey block in Heber Street near St James’ Park, in the city centre, if the proposals are approved.
Jon Matthews Architects plans 38-storey Manchester tower
The scheme for Premier Inn Hotels and Dominvs Group would see the demolition of a five-storey Premier Inn currently on the site at One Medlock Street and its replacement with 1,014 student flats as well as a 13-storey office building.
Record number of overseas students expected at University of Wollongong as enrolments soar
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is preparing to host a record number of overseas students this year, well surpassing the previous peak of new enrolments recorded before COVID.
Czech Universities reported a record number of international students in 2021
Recent data released by the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) has revealed that a record number of 52,109 foreign students were enrolled in Czech universities in 2021, 4.4 per cent more than in the previous year.
‘Significant milestone’ at Island Quarter in Nottingham
Progress is being made at the Island Quarter site in Nottingham as construction for a 693-bed student halls is underway. The 12-storey student accommodation is being built at the £1.4billion development. It is set to welcome its first residents in September 2024.
University of Manchester students are refusing to pay their rent
Back in 2020, first-year students at the University of Manchester spent their first few months of uni locked down in overpriced halls and attending virtual lectures on Zoom.
Almost £50m agreed to complete 693-bed student scheme in Nottingham
Almost £50 million of funding has been agreed to support the completion of a 693-bed student accommodation scheme in The Island Quarter site, Nottingham. Developer Conygar said it had agreed up to £47.
£22m Preston student accommodation plans brought forward
Liverpool-based Caro Developments has submitted plans to Preston City Council for 227 studio apartments on Lawson Street just south of the main UCLan campus. The move follows an extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders.
The University of California invested $4 billion with Blackstone to buy up rental apartments...
The University of California is investing $4 billion in a real estate fund managed by private equity firm Blackstone to acquire rental and student housing, which both entities see as bright spots in the cooling US real estate market.
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