S09E05: Joint venture partnerships

26/06/2025 31 min Episodio 51
S09E05: Joint venture partnerships

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Episode Synopsis

They’ve made headlines and opened up a whole new opportunity for the future of student accommodation… so, in this very special episode of Accommodation Matters, we’re exploring joint venture (JV) partnerships.
This half-hour episode will tell you everything you need to know about JVs – why universities are choosing JVs, the benefits to universities, students and the local community, and the challenges of implementation.
Join host Jenny Shaw and this month’s expert panel:

Joe Lister, Chief Executive at Unite Students
Jane Robinson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Place at Newcastle University
Dr Stephen Bloye, Director of Campus Services at Manchester Metropolitan University

Accommodation Matters brings together sector experts to discuss the Higher Education sector's key issues through the lens of student accommodation. This episode was recorded on 17th and 19th June 2025 and produced by Ed Palmer.
If you’d like to discuss joint venture opportunities with Unite Students, please get in touch with Moray Notman ([email protected]).
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of individual guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Unite Students and/or Unite Group plc.