Vulnerability Creates Connection | Women in PBSA Summit 2026
At the Women in PBSA Summit in Marrakesh, Pip found herself thinking less about the data and more about the moments of honesty in the room. The conversations where people admitted what they didn’t know, or named what wasn’t working. This article is Pip’s personal reflection on those moments, and on what might change if […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: Stop Waiting. Start Acting.
At Kinetic, we’re passionate about the well-being of our communities: residents, teams and partners alike. That’s why we’re proud to share this piece from our partner, Garrett Learning (Wendy Garrett – Garrett Learning), ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11 to 17 May 2026, and this year’s theme […]
Beyond lunch: strategic catering for successful university events
Academic events can be vibrant places, full of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking. Of course, the speakers will take centre stage, but catering can have an undeniably huge role in shaping how people feel, whether it’s a spot-on spread raising the experience for everyone, or a disappointing selection hitting the wrong note. So what does […]
Making everyone welcome: the importance of inclusive catering in universities
Food can be a powerful part of making sure that people feel welcome, which means that accommodating diverse dietary needs on university campuses is not just a box to be ticked, but a way to demonstrate respect and boost satisfaction and loyalty. But the spectrum of dietary needs to be considered is broad, encompassing allergies, […]
Planet-friendly plates: how universities are leading the way in sustainable catering
In 2025, sustainable practices are not just nice-to-haves; they are now essential requirements at every level of university life. A QS Student Pulse Survey, for example, found that 79 per cent of students felt it was very important that universities reduce their environmental impact, while a 2024 report from the Higher Education Policy Institute found […]
Why more universities are choosing in-house catering: benefits and strategic advantages
For universities, catering is about far more than just providing food and drink for students, staff and visitors. When done well, it can become the heart of a campus’s ecosystem, which means that the choice between bringing in external providers or working to cultivate in-house teams is a critical one. Outsourcing does offer particular advantages, […]
Boosting Student Retention: Prioritising Wellbeing for Smoother Transitions
As UK universities continue to prioritise student retention, the role of residential and support teams in enhancing student wellbeing has never been more essential. Universities are increasingly focusing on helping students transition smoothly from home to university life, ensuring a supportive environment from enrolment to graduation. But what does a truly holistic approach to student […]
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 […]
Is it crunch time for the student cost of living crisis?
Polls are suggesting 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? […]
Marking the rise of students as consumers
Gone are the days of basic student halls and porters’ lodges. En suite bedrooms and customer service reception teams are both the concrete and administrative evidence of a wider cultural shift driven by the economic realities of student fees. Our panel of experts say today, like most consumers, students want value for money in the […]
