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International Women’s Day 2024: Celebrating the leadership and impact of three inspiring women at Kinetic

Featured from the left: Neha Chawla, Clare Ody and Stacey Wright The UK tech industry is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in the world. However, it still has a long way to go in terms of gender diversity, with just 19% of tech workers being women. The…

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A new student experience app joins Kinetic’s suite of solutions.

Kinetic, a leading provider of software for student accommodation, has recently announced the launch of a new student experience app called KxEngage. Launched on 4th March 2024, KxEngage is designed to help student accommodation providers create vibrant communities that promote a sense of belonging while providing effortless access to essential…

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So what’s next for the en suite education generation?

Higher education residential accommodation has radically altered in a generation. Students’ expectations don’t just stop at improving the quality of personal space. They want more from shared university facilities and study areas, say our panel of experts.

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Mind the gap – is your institution missing opportunities with wellbeing data?

Higher Education mental health specialist GÉRALDINE DUFOUR says innovation is needed across student support and says both a ‘whole university approach’ and data are vital to support evidence-based change.

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Why resilience is key for our students and our systems

Higher Education mental health specialist GÉRALDINE DUFOUR says innovation is needed across student support and says both a ‘whole university approach’ and data are vital to support evidence-based change.

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Unveiling our exciting new branding for Room Service

As part of Kinetic’s core value to continuously innovate and evolve, Room Service has undergone some significant changes over the years, especially since its adoption to the Kinetic product suite in March 2018. Since its humble beginnings in 1998 as an application for room bookings, Room Service has come a…

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Kinetic voices_ Marking the rise of students as consumers

Marking the rise of students as consumers

There has been much talk over the last few years about whether higher education providers should now consider students as customers as well as partners in learning. Arguably the rise in the cap on tuition fees a decade ago opened the door to a seismic shift in approach.

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Kinetic is embarking on an adventurous challenge to raise funds for Student Minds

Every step we take and every donation we receive will contribute to creating a brighter future for students at University.  We are thrilled to be embarking on a gruelling yet ultimately rewarding adventure – the Thames Path Challenge. On Saturday, 9th September, ten members of the Kinetic team will set…

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Is it crunch time for the student cost of living crisis? Katy Lemmon and Lee Rawlinson share insights

Is it crunch time for the student cost of living crisis?

Polls suggest students are suffering more than most during the cost of living crisis. As the end of the academic year approaches and with school leavers weighing up their options ahead of ‘clearing’, we asked a panel of experts how universities and student accommodation providers can ensure that students get the support they need?

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Breaking Boundaries: Kinetics’ Journey towards a Sustainable Future and the Power of One.

We’ve set out on a journey to a sustainable future… Sustainability is all about making sure that we can meet our current needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It balances economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection all at the same time. The United Nations…

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Get ahead of the game – the future of student payments

From embracing contactless payments during the pandemic to online bank transfers, UK consumers are ahead of the game in the latest ways to buy goods and services.

The next step forward is open banking. We asked CHRIS MASTERS, (former) Director of Strategic Partnerships at Vyne, to lift the lid on the next big change in banking for universities and students…

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Kinetic conference 2023

Kinetic’s most anticipated conference returns, Kinetic Live! 2023

Kinetic is thrilled to announce the return of its conference, Kinetic Live! with the theme “Empowering Community”. This eagerly anticipated event promises to bring together the higher education industry leaders and experts across Kinetic’s customers to discuss the latest trends, best practices, and product innovations that empower our communities.

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