Global Student was proud to sponsor and attend the GSL Investor Summit/Live Conference 2025, held yesterday at No. 11 Cavendish Square, London. The event brought together an inspiring community of investors, developers, operators, and educators, all focused on shaping the future of residential and student living.

A Day of Ideas, Insights, and Innovation

The Summit once again proved why it’s the must-attend event for anyone in the residential living space. Across the Insight and Action streams, thought leaders shared their perspectives on the trends transforming our sector — from AI-driven service design and Gen Alpha’s evolving expectations, to the growing importance of data-led decision-making and value-for-money experiences.

For Global Student, it was an invaluable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and continue aligning our approach to meet the changing needs of students and partners across the UK and beyond.

Reconnecting With Partners — and Meeting New Ones

One of the highlights of the day was reconnecting with so many of our existing partners and meeting new ones who share our commitment to exceptional residential experiences. Events like this remind us how collaboration drives progress and how much we can achieve together when we exchange ideas, insights, and challenges openly.

Celebrating Excellence in Residential Living

The evening culminated in the GSL Awards Ceremony, where the sector’s leading innovators and operators were recognised for their outstanding achievements. Global Student was honoured to present the awards for Best Private Housing – UK & Ireland and Best Private Housing – Europe, celebrating the remarkable work taking place across the residential living sector.

We were delighted to congratulate Host, winners of Best Private Housing – UK & Ireland, and Nido Living, recipients of Best Private Housing – Europe. Both accolades are richly deserved and reflect the passion, innovation, and dedication that continue to drive excellence in our industry.

Looking Ahead

As we reflect on a fantastic day of connection, collaboration, and inspiration, we’re energised to carry forward the insights and partnerships forged at the GSL Investor Summit. The conversations we had will directly inform our ongoing mission: to deliver exceptional, inclusive, and future-ready accommodation experiences for students everywhere.

A huge thank you to GSL and everyone who made this year’s event such a success — we can’t wait to see what’s next for our industry.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

If you’re as passionate about the future of student living as we are, we’d love to connect. Get in touch with the Global Student team to explore partnership opportunities, share insights, or collaborate on initiatives that make a real difference for students across the UK and beyond.  Contact us today.