September Newsletter 2024

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In our September Newsletter:

  • Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthier And Better For The Planet, Report Finds.
  • New Opportunities Across the West Mids Supporting Healthcare and Social Work Students Into Research
  • Tenants Should Ask Landlords These Questions, Says Build to Rent Giant

News Near You

News around the area of the UK and topical to students.

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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthier And Better For The Planet, Report Finds.

Funding to help more nurses. midwives, pharmacists, social workers and allied health professionals into research roles.

While some vegan meats have high levels of salt, plant-based alternatives were found to be a planet-friendly and often healthier choice.

A new report has found that plant-based alternatives are better for the planet and tend to be healthier than their meat counterparts.

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New Opportunities Across the West Mids Supporting Healthcare and Social Work Students Into Research.

Funding to help more nurses. midwives, pharmacists, social workers and allied health professionals into research roles.

A collaboration between the NHS, social care and academic institutions across the West Midlands will inspire registered healthcare, social work and public health students to consider a range of research careers.

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Tenants Should Ask Landlords These Questions, Says Build to Rent Giant.

Build To Rent giant Grainger has issued a checklist of questions which it advises tenants to ask their landlords before agreeing to rent.

Grainger is a FTSE 250 business and the UK’s largest listed residential landlord . It has so far provided some 11,100 Build To Rent units and has a pipeline of a further 5,000.

It says these are ‘must-ask’ questions before tenants sign contracts.

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Tips For Students

Tips and tricks to improve your time at university.

Moving Into Private Accommodation: Things To Look Out For

Location:

As a student, you will likely want to live within walking distance of the university or have good public transport links to the city centre. At Unihousing, all of our student properties are ideally located in the student hub of Selly Oak, surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, a shopping centre and much more! Read More


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Be Mindful of The Prices of Utilities:

At Unihousing, all of our student studios have utility bills and high-speed broadband included in the price of rent, which saves you the time and effort of researching and setting up new accounts when you move in. Alternatively, if you are moving into shared accommodation, you will likely have to handle your share of the bills. Read More


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Take Note of The State of The Property:

On the first day that you move into your new property, it’s a good idea to make a checklist and take photos of all items, furniture and the overall condition of the accommodation. This will help ensure that you have all of the essentials that you were promised and it will also make things run more smoothly down the line when you move out. Read More


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