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 […]
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. Rising concerns about student finance, the growth in student debt, the impact of the pandemic and the current cost-of-living crisis are all factors alongside the focus on student […]
Mind the gap – is your institution missing opportunities with wellbeing data?
To succeed, HE leaders must ensure data is put at the heart of student services provision, said Government advisor Professor Edward Peck CBE in a special report published this spring. We asked a panel of experts for their take on his answer to delivering more scalable and responsive wellbeing solutions. Better student wellbeing and reduced pressure […]
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. The past decade has seen a sea-change in student accommodation with market demand driving unprecedented investment in residential facilities. […]
Innovation in Higher Education Report
Unveiling the Future of Higher Education: A New Report from Kinetic Voices In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, “innovation” is not just a buzzword; it’s the fuel that drives progress and growth. Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of our latest report: Innovation in Higher Education as part of Kinetic Voices. This comprehensive study […]
