UPP Chief Exec on Importance of Student Experience

Sean O’Shea, Chief Executive of UPP,has outlined UPP’s role in enhancing the student experience. Speaking at a recent event, ‘How can universities continue to enhance the student experience at a time of higher education funding cuts?’ organised by the 1994 Group, Mr O’Shea called for further cooperation between the public and private sector to help fill the gap in funding and continue to meet the demands and aspirations of students.

Mr O'Shea added, “We strongly believe that it is absolutely critical that we all work together to continue to enhance the student experience. As the leading on-campus provider of student accommodation and campus infrastructure we work in partnership with universities, including in this critical area. We’ve drawn over £1 billion of private investment into the sector, to fund campus infrastructure that meets the expectations and aspirations of the student community. With plans to invest a further £1 billion in the sector, we will continue to play our part in improving the student experience and enabling universities to focus more on vital core services such as teaching and research.”

Alistair Jarvis, Director of Communications at the 1994 Group, said:
“It is clear that students rate their experience at 1994 Group universities very highly. The most recent National Student Survey showed that 7 of the top 10 UK universities for student experience are 1994 Group Universities. However, we must not be complacent. Across the 1994 Group, we are committed to continuing to enhancing the student experience and working with student representatives, the wider higher education sector and government to achieve this. Even under challenging financial circumstances, universities have no excuse not to prioritise the student experience.”