What the latest Youth Forum findings say about how you want your accommodation to get in touch, and where we’d like your view.

As the evenings get cooler, the windows stay shut and the clothes airer comes out. It is the easiest way to dry a wash, but wet laundry releases a lot of water into the air, and in a closed room that moisture has nowhere to go.

The first few weeks in a new place are busy: unpacking, meeting your neighbours and working out where everything is. Getting comfortable in your room is a big part of feeling at home, and a few small habits early on make a real difference to how it feels to live there.

New room, new city, a car boot full of bags. Move-in day always feels like it should be simple, and yet somehow the bin is overflowing with cardboard by lunchtime and you've bought three things you already owned in a different colour.

Summer in student accommodation is a funny in-between season: quieter halls, longer days, and a to-do list that's easy to ignore until suddenly it isn't. Here are two quick guides to help you make the most of it.

Here are five easy no-cook recipes to keep you fed and cool all summer.

Your end-of-year move out doesn't have to mean a skip full of perfectly good stuff. Here's how to clear out your student room sustainably, save money, and help someone else along the way. 

Sustainable living in student accommodation doesn't have to look like those perfect Instagram feeds… It can be messy, imperfect, and still make a difference.

January dragging? Here’s your guide to a better month.

Smart buildings aren’t about showing off fancy tech. They’re about creating spaces that keep you comfortable, healthy, and stress-free, all while cutting waste. 

And if you’re living in student accommodation, rented housing, or shared flats, this shift is going to shape your experience in the next few years. 

set yourself up for a smooth start and reduce your impact on the planet with some thoughtful, sustainable choices.

When you're hunting for your next student house or flat, there’s a lot to think about: cost, location, room size, vibe. But one thing more students are starting to consider is sustainability. Should it be on your priority list? Let’s break it down.

So Monday's may not feel like the most thrilling topic... but we've got an idea if you're looking to switch things up.

For many students across the UK, dedicated student accommodation offers more than just convenience. It creates a space where you can settle, connect and thrive

In 2025, Earth Day commemorates its 55th anniversary with the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," emphasising the importance of renewable energy sources in combating climate change.