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- Catering Management
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
- PBSA, Student Accommodation
Student Roost – KxPayments
KxPayments : Transforming the Way Students Pay How KxPayments Delivered Impact 51% Open Banking Adoption …over traditional card payments. More students now prefer open banking,
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
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
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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
News
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience
Student Roost and Kinetic launch StudentLife resident wellbeing platform
Student Roost, one of UK’s largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers, has partnered with world-leading student accommodation management software creators Kinetic to become the first
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience
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
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
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
News
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- Security
Why are universities so attractive to cyber criminals?
The rise of cybercrime has had a significant impact on many industries, especially Education. Universities and other academic institutions have become prime targets for cybercriminals
News
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
- Catering Management
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
- Conferencing and Events Management, Student Accommodation
University of Edinburgh – KxConferencing Configuration
About The University Organisation type University Challenges solved Simplified system configuration across departments. Improved end-user experience and customer service. Enhanced reporting capabilities for better business
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- Conferencing and Events Management, Featured
Homerton College – Conferencing on Pulse & Customer Hub
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- Conferencing and Events Management, Student Accommodation
University of Edinburgh – KxConferencing Configuration
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- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience
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
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- Catering Management, Conferencing and Events, Conferencing and Events Management, Featured, PBSA, Residential Management System, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
Kinetic Live 2026: The Essential Gathering for Higher Education & PBSA Professionals
Two days of innovation, collaboration, and community at the heart of higher education and PBSA Kinetic has announced Kinetic Live 2026, taking place on Tuesday,
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- Conferencing and Events, Conferencing and Events Management
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
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- Conferencing and Events Management
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
News
Humans of Kinetic – Clare Ody
Meet Clare, our VP of PBSA, Brand and Partnerships… We’re shining a light on someone who’s spent over 15 years in the student accommodation sector
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- Catering Management, Conferencing and Events Management
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
News
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience
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
News
- Student Accommodation
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
News
Humans of Kinetic – Alan Gore
Meet Alan, our KxStudent Lead Engineer… Welcome to the third edition of Humans of Kinetic! In this edition, we spotlight an incredible journey of resilience
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Humans of Kinetic – Ali Bott
Meet Ali, our VP of Customer Experience… Welcome to the second edition of Humans of Kinetic! Meet Ali Bott, our VP of Customer Experience. Ali’s
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- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience
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
News
- Conferencing and Events, Conferencing and Events Management
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
News
- Security
Why are universities so attractive to cyber criminals?
The rise of cybercrime has had a significant impact on many industries, especially Education. Universities and other academic institutions have become prime targets for cybercriminals
News
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
News
- Featured
Kinetic software ranked 1st on the new APUC Purchasing Framework.
The recent announcement of the APUC purchasing framework is fantastic news for Kinetic and for buyers in the higher education sector! This newly awarded Framework
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
It’s time we gave higher education the love (and the whole story) it deserves
By Clare Ody, VP of PBSA, Brand & Partnerships at Kinetic on the Higher Education Sector Dr Jo Saxton CBE said what more of us
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
Universities may be sitting on a hospitality business they don’t fully recognise
By Bella O., Kinetic Software with Fiona Cooper and Quinten Gazendam, Smarthotel. When searching for accommodation, conference venues, or meeting spaces, most people do not
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
Designing for Gen Alpha: What the Research Says About Spaces, Technology, and Connection
Reflections from “Gen Alpha: Are You Ready?” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 | Part Two of Two By Heba Khan, Marketing Coordinator, Kinetic The
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
AI Native Does Not Mean AI Obsessed: Getting to Know Generation Alpha
Reflections from “Generation Alpha: Are You Ready?” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 | Part One of Two By Heba Khan, Marketing Coordinator, Kinetic Generation
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
The Journey Rarely Begins With Hate: Understanding the Manosphere and What It Means for Student Accommodation
Reflections from “Digital Masculinity and the Manosphere” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 By Heba Khan, Marketing Coordinator, Kinetic There was a moment in this
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
Why Students Say One Thing and Do Another: Making Your Residence Life Programme Work Harder
Reflections from “Building Connections: The Power of Residence Life in Student Experience” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 | Part Two of Two By Heba
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
The Belonging Problem: Why First Impressions in Student Accommodation Are Harder to Fix Than You Think
Reflections from “Building Connections: The Power of Residence Life in Student Experience” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 | Part One of Two By Heba
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
The Inspection Backlog Hiding in Plain Sight
It’s time to catch up, to protect your resources. By Clare Ody, FIoL, PC.dp.(GDPR), VP Brand and Partnerships, Kinetic Picture the scene: It is the
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
Stop Running Events. Start Building a Curriculum.
Reflections from “Building Co-Curricular Development into Your Residence Life Programme” | CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026 By Heba Khan, Marketing Coordinator, Kinetic There is a
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
What Students Say vs. What Students Need: Reflections from CUBO Residence Life Conference 2026
By Heba Khan, Marketing Coordinator, Kinetic I’ll be honest: walking back into Loughborough University this week felt strange in the best way. The last time
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
What Does Taking Action for Your Mental Health Actually Look Like?
Reflections from the team at Kinetic, for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Action – for yourself,
- PBSA, Student Accommodation, Student Experience, Wellbeing
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
- Wellbeing
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
- Catering Management
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
- Catering Management
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
News
Kinetic Live Highlights
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