Student experience

The reports, blogs and events below offer a wealth of evidence-based, independent research into the higher education student experience. From student use of generative AI, to the cost of student accommodation, to our flagship report, the HEPI and Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey, you will find a plethora of research here to inform institutional and national policy to develop and improve the student experience.

A new report reveals how international students support jobs, growth and local economies across every UK constituency.

Author
James Cannings, Sam Hartshorn, Maike Halterbeck, Marina Symington and Dr Gavan Conlon
Published
9 July 2026

As universities rethink how students study, a major new report from HEPI and the UPP Foundation argues that on-campus residential university life remains an essential part of the student…

Author
William Whyte
Published
6 July 2026

9 in 10 students expect to work during term time – new report shows paid jobs are now the norm.  Nine in ten applicants now expect to work during term time while at…

Author
Unite Students
Published
22 June 2026
Author
Dr Alice Beck and Dr Helen Thomas-Hughes
Published
18 July 2026
Author
Dr Folashade Akinmolayan Taiwo
Published
8 July 2026
Author
Professor Debbie Holley, Professor Wendy Garnham and Sue Beckingham
Published
5 July 2026
Date
14 May 2026
Organiser(s)
HEPI
Format
Online
Admission
Open-to-all
Date
29 January 2026
Organiser(s)
HEPI
Format
Online
Admission
Open-to-all