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Get Involved😎

At Unite Students, you’ll find more than just a place to live. You’ll discover opportunities to develop new skills, share your voice, make an impact, and shape your university experience. From paid roles to creative projects and community initiatives, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Explore how you can join the Unite Students community and enhance your student life.

Get paid to be a content creator 🤳

What you'll do

  • Share your authentic student experience

  • Create social media content for Unite Students' social media channels

  • Pitch and produce your own content

  • Get feedback, support and tools from social media specialists

  • Build on your CV and creative portfolio

  • See your work featured across Unite Students' channels

Applications have now closed for 2026 and will reopen in Summer 2027.

Hear from our current Content Creators🗣️

‘It’s brought me closer to a lot of my friends because a lot of the briefs I’ve been given have allowed me to travel across Edinburgh to go to different places’

Benjamin - Content Creator for Edinburgh, 2026

Become a Resident Ambassador🏅

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Your Responsibilities

- Welcome and support new residents - Help build an inclusive, vibrant community - Plan events and activities based on student needs - Share insights that help us shape the future student experience - Gain leadership, communication and event‑planning skills

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What we look for

- Experience living in a Unite Students property - Passion for creating a great student experience - Enthusiasm for organising events and building community - Desire to represent and support a diverse student population

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Why join?

- Be the voice of your community - Plan events and life‑skills activities - Collaborate with other ambassadors nationwide - Create and share content about student life - Gain experience that enhances your CV - Inspire the next generation of ambassadors

Apply to be a Resident Ambassador – choose your city to get started.

Hear from our current RA's🗣️

“What I’ve enjoyed most is meeting so many new people and watching them build their own social circles. It’s incredibly rewarding and creates a real sense of community in the property!”

James - Resident Ambassador for Leeds, 2026

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Want to make an impact and get paid for it? Now’s your chance!

Join our Digital Customer Research Program and help us make life at Unite Students even better. Earn rewards for sharing your feedback: £50/hour for interviews or from £5 for each survey you complete.

Your feedback matters - share your experience and help us improve the Unite Students app and web experience for thousands of users!

Sign up now!
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Care about environmental and social issues?🌱

Join Positive Impact, a Unite Students & NUS collaboration that supports sustainable, responsible business practices.

Originally based on the UN award‑winning Green Impact programme, Positive Impact offers NUS‑accredited volunteer roles that enhance your CV and help you:

  • Drive sustainability initiatives

  • Support community wellbeing

  • Lead social impact projects

  • Build valuable experience and confidence

It’s a meaningful way to make a difference where you live -while standing out to future employers.

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Hear from our current Positive Impact volunteers🗣️

“It’s a fun, creative way to meet new people, build a sense of community, and take a meaningful break from studying.”

Samira - Positive Impact volunteer for London, 2026

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Smart app. Smarter living.

Everything you need to live smart – with features including flat chat, property updates, 24/7 wellbeing and service support, account management, plus exclusive partner deals and perks.

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