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Study Adelaide Famil event in Adelaide

19.03.24 01:39 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

SAA executive members with operating interests in South Australia were exclusively invited by Study Adelaide to exhibit as the quality student accommodation piece as part of a study destination marketing program in March.


Study Adelaide hosted a Global Famil where more than 60 agents from key offshor...


Welcoming Campus Living Villages as a new Executive Member

14.03.24 01:37 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

We are delighted to welcome Campus Living Villages as a new Executive Member of the Student Accommodation Association.

Campus Living Villages specialises in creating and operating vibrant on-campus communities tailored to the needs of our university partners.

With over 20 years of experience in offeri...


SAA Industry Lunch in Newcastle

10.12.23 01:36 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

Thrilled to share that the Student Accommodation Association (SAA), with the invaluable support of Study NSW, recently convened in Newcastle to address pressing issues surrounding student accommodation.

The event featured insightful discussions led by key figures in the sector, sheddin...

SAA Networking Event: Industry Lunch in Brisbane

03.12.23 01:35 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

“We have an opportunity to be a global leader, with a national student accommodation strategy… and the national property accreditation scheme is a key step.” Alex Elibank Murray

With a full room of sector experts and passionate providers, there were plenty of takeaways at the Student Accommodati...

University of Sydney is a new Executive Member of the SAA

01.12.23 01:31 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)
We're delighted to welcome the University of Sydney as a new Executive Member of the Student Accommodation Association.

The University of Sydney Student Accommodation Portfolio is a comprehensive housing solution catering to the diverse needs of students attending the University of Sydney. ...

A new Executive Member of SAA: Trinity College, the University of Melbourne

25.11.23 01:31 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)
We're delighted to welcome Trinity College, the University of Melbourne as a new Executive Member of the Student Accommodation Association!

"At the Pathways School, Trinity College – we are heavily invested in ensuring that our students receive an excellent education and an exceptional...

SAA Participation in the 33rd ISANA Conference

01.11.23 01:30 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

SAA President Geoff Denison will be presenting during the 33rd ISANA Conference, which will be held in Sydney on 6-8 December 2023.


His presentation, titled "Student Accommodation is Not Just a Place to Live", will cover the importance of quality student accommodation for the over...


SAA secures sponsorship from Study NSW to Promote Quality Student Accommodation in NSW

30.10.23 01:27 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Study NSW. The Showcasing Quality Student Accommodation and Best Practice in NSW project aims to promore the value of NPAS accreditation within the student accommodation and education sectors in both regional and metropolitan New South Wales.


The sponso...


SAA Welcomes UniAcco as a new Non-Executive Member

20.10.23 01:25 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

We are delighted to welcome UniAcco to the SAA community as a new non-executive member!


UniAcco is the largest global student accommodation platform aiming to simplify the process of finding premium yet affordable accommodations for students near renowned universities worldwide. The or...


Student Accommodation Association Industry Lunch in Victoria

09.10.23 01:24 PM - By Olena Lima - Comment(s)

The Student Accommodation Association hosted an industry networking lunch in Melbourne on Friday, 6 October. Over 30 industry professionals gathered together to discuss the role student accommodation plays in delivering a quality education experience in Victoria. 


Key Highlights:


1️⃣ The Importan...