Kinetic Announces Three-Year Platinum Partnership with CUBO
Kinetic confirms expanded presence at CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026, CUBO Summer Conference 2026, and CUBO Annual Awards Kinetic, the leading software provider for the higher education, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and hospitality sectors, is proud to announce a new three-year Platinum Partnership with CUBO (College and University Business Officers) – the professional association for […]
Five Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Venue Management System
Sign 1: Manual Processes Waste Hours Every Week The Problem: An events manager receives a wedding enquiry. Before responding, they check multiple spreadsheets, email colleagues about availability, cross-reference the academic calendar, and verify catering capacity. By the time they send a quote, the client has booked elsewhere. The Reality: Schools using modern venue management platforms […]
Tourist tax levy made simple: how universities can automate visitor levy
Many universities generate significant revenue by opening campus accommodation to tourists during conferences and events, holidays, summer lets, and festival visitors, as well as for short-term lets. But from 24 July 2026, Edinburgh will require a 5% visitor levy on tourist accommodation for the first five consecutive nights, fundamentally changing how you manage these bookings. […]
What a Connected Catering System Really Looks Like
Rethinking how higher education hospitality teams work, communicate, and serve when it comes to catering. Across higher education, catering teams are navigating an increasingly complex environment. From daily service to bespoke events, internal requests to external bookings, the demand for speed, accuracy, and a better customer experience has never been higher. Yet many institutions are […]
The UUK Code: Is Your Inspections Process Putting You at Risk?
The student accommodation sector is facing some significant changes. The UUK/GuildHE Accommodation Code of Practice for Student Housing (March 2025), supported by the Student Accommodation Regulations 2025, has introduced new compliance rules that are stricter than ever. If you’re still relying on manual processes, you could be exposing yourself to risks that might hurt your […]
The Hidden Cost of Inspections: Why Paper & Spreadsheets Are Draining Your Team’s Energy
Every campus handles inspections a little differently. Maybe you do two big sweeps—one before students arrive and another when they move out. Maybe you add quick mid-term spot checks or housekeeping reviews for general cleanliness. Whatever your rhythm—two cycles, three, or even four—relying on paper checklists, Excel sheets, or basic online forms makes each round […]
Student Roost launches KxEngage to promote student connectivity and well-being
Student Roost, the UK’s third largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation, has launched a new resident app (KxEngage by Kinetic), which enables residents to rebook their room, access 24/7 well-being support, report maintenance issues and create meaningful connections with their neighbours in an instant. The app was initially trialled at properties in Durham and Bournemouth […]
Productivity Hacks for Higher Education Conferencing and Events Teams in 2025.
As you get into the flow of 2025, it’s time to rethink how you work and tap into Kinetic conferencing and events software features designed to make your work life easier and more efficient. If you’re still using an on-premise solution for conferencing and events management, you could benefit even more from the cloud-based version, […]
4 ways to enhance the student pre-arrival experience
As A-level results day approaches, student accommodation teams will already be preparing to receive this year’s intake of students. For many students, that arrival journey begins on a digital level long before they set foot on campus. With the expectations of students continually evolving, student accommodation providers are challenged to think of new ways to […]
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 facilities and services on a single digital […]
