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GRAHAM has been appointed by the University of Bath to develop a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on its Claverton Down campus, delivering 960 bedrooms with communal and flexible facilities to enhance student wellbeing and campus life.

The project will see the former Central Coast Council Building at 49-51 Mann St transformed into contemporary student accommodation with 127 student beds in single studio and cluster apartments.

Swan Residences in Cowcaddens will open 105 studio apartments in September, featuring furniture designed and manufactured by RSBi to support inclusive employment for disabled workers.

Unipol Student Homes has appointed Professor Paul Marshall as chair of its board of trustees from May 2026, bringing 30 years of leadership experience in higher education and public policy, including roles in student accommodation and governance.

Landmark Properties, in partnership with Kane Properties, acquired Eclipse on Broad, a 128-bed student housing community located 0.14 miles from the University of Georgia in Athens, expanding its local portfolio.

Landmark Properties closed its Landmark Sponsor Fund, LP at $300 million, surpassing the initial $200 million target, reinforcing its position as a leading developer in the U.S. student housing market.

Ward Group Investments has acquired the £30 million Three Tuns purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Durham city centre from Elvet Residences, expanding its footprint in a key UK student market.

The University is investing in a new student accommodation development with 926 beds, enabling most first-year students to live on campus and supporting planned growth in enrolment.

Cushman & Wakefield secured a new 820 sq.m stand-alone facility in Braga for Portuguese biotech firm SilicoLife, addressing the company’s expansion and need to consolidate computational and laboratory operations.

Tiger Developments has commenced construction on a 172-bed student accommodation scheme in Manchester, valued at £40 million, targeting completion for the 2027/28 academic year and located near the University of Manchester.