{"id":12984,"date":"2024-02-20T12:19:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T06:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=12984"},"modified":"2024-02-20T12:27:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T06:57:35","slug":"unite-partners-with-newcastle-university-in-250m-project-to-tackle-student-housing-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-housing-news\/unite-partners-with-newcastle-university-in-250m-project-to-tackle-student-housing-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Unite Partners with Newcastle University in \u00a3250m Project to Tackle Student Housing Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Unite subsidiary, Unite Students, teams with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/newcastle\/u\/newcastle-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Newcastle University\"> <strong>Newcastle University<\/strong><\/a>. They plan 2,000 student beds by 2027-2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u00a3250 million plan will revamp Newcastle University\u2019s Castle Leazes housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team-up addresses a rise in demand and shortage of good student homes in the UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Lister, Unite\u2019s CEO, is eager to tackle students\u2019 housing needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This deal surfaces while most students struggle with finding decent housing solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News in Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unite Students, a provider of student accommodation listed in London, is partnering with Newcastle University. They\u2019ve planned a \u00a3250 million deal for adding 2,000 new student accommodations by 2027-2028. This project will change the student housing landscape in Newcastle due to the skyrocketing demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership will involve Unite Students and the university collaborating to refurbish the currently functional Castle Leazes abode built in 1969. The wrecking of the old residence will start in summer 2024. The all-new Castle Leazes will satisfy current comfort and convenience standards, only 10 minutes from campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unite Students\u2019 CEO, Joe Lister, is thrilled about the alliance with Newcastle University. He noted it as \u201can incredibly invigorating step\u201d towards supplying better and affordable student residences. Nationwide, students require newer accommodations designed specifically for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a real fight for each available bed, with three students in the race. So, some colleges have to think out of the box. They\u2019re turning rooms into dorms and even booking hotels for students. The alliance of Unite and Newcastle University, it\u2019s a real shot at solving the housing mess in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaming up, Unite Students and Newcastle University have shaken hands on a huge \u00a3250 million deal. Their goal? To spruce up Castle Leazes, adding up to 2,000 new places for students by 2027-2028. And not a moment too soon! With sky-high demand and a real shortage of decent student homes, colleges are having to get creative. But this bold move could really fix the problems in Newcastle\u2019s student housing scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Highlights: News in Detail Unite Students, a provider of student accommodation listed in London, is partnering with Newcastle University. They\u2019ve planned a \u00a3250 million deal for adding 2,000 new student accommodations by 2027-2028. This project will change the student housing landscape in Newcastle due to the skyrocketing demand. 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