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Former Journalism student and Reporter, Alex Connell has been selected as the 2025 Breakthrough Scholar. Now in its fifth year, the Breakthrough Scholarship from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Yugo and THINKHOUSE, provides the annually awarded candidate with a fee-free Masters, accommodation for the academic year and a competitive graduate wage at a leading independent marketing agency. The collaborative scholarship is designed for the purpose of helping young, marginalised students living in Ireland overcome barriers and empower them to live to their full potential.

Yugo, the first global student housing operator and brand, has been appointed to manage the recently acquired portfolio by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”), and Global Student Accommodation (“GSA”).

The Yugo Sevilla Cartuja student residence, located on Seville’s Isla de la Cartuja opposite the Higher Technical School of Engineering of the University of Seville, has been awarded Best Learning Environment (Europe) at the 2025 Global Student Living Awards held in London.

The Yugo Luna Salamanca student residence, the largest in Castilla y León and inaugurated in September 2023, has been awarded Best Individual Property (Europe) at the Global Student Living Awards 2025, held in London.

Yugo’s exclusive partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1™ team delivered a full programme of student experiences in the lead-up to and over the race weekend.

A topping out ceremony has been held at the new Yugo Perth University Campus. This $193 million project is being built by Exal Group and will be managed by Yugo.

A newly released report from global student housing brand and operator, Yugo, reveals UK graduates are floundering in an increasingly competitive job market, which sees many employers simply ignoring candidates.

Yugo, the first global student housing brand and operator, today announces the appointment of Abi Kannan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), strengthening its position at the forefront of student living innovation.

Yugo, the first global student housing brand and operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Campus Advantage, an industry leading student housing property management business and real estate investment management firm in the U.S.

Global Student Accommodation (GSA), the global leader in student housing, and Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world, on behalf of its parent company TIAA, are pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of the YouFirst Campus portfolio from Gecina, for approximately €540 million.

Students at Yugo Aleu were recently treated to an unforgettable visit from Marco Perrone, Sporting Director of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1™ Team (VCARB).

Exclusive research from Yugo uncovers how students are preparing for an AI-driven future.

Yugo surveyed 2,000 parents to find out how prepared students are for university life – read on to learn which essential life skills most students are lacking...

Yugo will operate SHED Sky Living and SHED Campus Living in Warsaw on behalf of 1 Asset Management ahead of the autumn term.

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls announces partnership with the exclusive student housing marketplace, Student.com

Robin will be leading client and commercial activities to deliver growth and embed long-term performance across the business.

This prestigious recognition highlights Yugo's continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The findings revealed rich cultural diversity among Yugo's international students ranging from views on sustainability to social customs, study habits, and expectations of their living accommodation.

Camille Hamadé announced as latest recipient of BAFTA-Yugo Short Film Commissioning Grant for 2024, receiving a five-figure cash award towards the development of his latest project.

Yugo Students has released research that reveals students’ true attitudes towards the fight against climate change.

Michelle Hopkins-Jones, Global People and Culture Director at Yugo, offers some advice on how companies can embrace this ethos as well as celebrating what companies, such as Yugo, are already doing.

With an aim to better understand the needs of international students, the research is due to be published in early 2024.

Yugo welcomes Joe Persechino to the company as Chief Operating Officer. Meanwhile, Christopher Holloway is promoted to position of Chief Business Development Officer.

Two thirds of UK students would have reconsidered going to university if they understood the impact the cost-of-living crisis would have on their personal finances, according to new research from Yugo Students.

To celebrate the release of 2023's Hit Movie, Yugo has rebranded some of its most recognizable buildings with a flashy new paint-scheme.

More than 20% of students believe that their appearance will play a key part in landing their dream job after graduation, according to latest research commissioned by Yugo Students.

According to a study by student housing brand and operator - Yugo - over a third (39%) of time-poor and stressed students admitted to relying on fast food, while 29% turned to unhealthy snacks and fizzy drinks to fuel their day.

Over one third of students admitted to eating unhealthily to cope with stress in latest research from Yugo, the student housing provider.

85% of students are convinced that a degree is a key part of their journey towards their dream career, according to new research from Yugo Students.

With COP27 on the horizon, recent research has revealed the need for continuing education on key issues regarding sustainability, and a deep skepticism from students about government and businesses commitment to addressing climate issues.

With many school leavers undoubtedly anxious about what lies ahead, those destined for Edinburgh, Southampton and Bristol are most likely to make best friends forever. According to the research, 98% of respondents who studied in those cities claimed that five years down the line, they are still in touch with their besties from university.

For those experiencing declining mental health, over half (52%) claim to have become more anxious, 33% have lost confidence and 31% have become more introverted. The research was conducted as part of the launch of Yugo, the first global student housing operator created to enhance students’ experiences throughout and beyond university life.

Yugo Adelaide City, a Global Student Accommodation (GSA) development, has officially opened its doors to students from across the globe. The property is operated by GSA’s operating partner Yugo, the first globally-branded student housing operator, and will offer a truly differentiated living experience to 725 domestic and international students in Adelaide.

Close to three quarters of university students in Australia who took part in an international study on wellbeing, COVID-19 and educational outcomes say the pandemic has had a long-term impact on their state of mind, with almost half delaying their university experience

New global brand redefines the college living experience for students globally...The new brand is the first global student housing operator created to enhance students’ experiences throughout and beyond college life and to directly address student demands for sustainable, educational, and personal growth.

Yugo will offer a truly differentiated living experience and currently accommodates students in over 100 living spaces spanning 69 cities worldwide with 36 spaces based across 21 states in the US.

Yugo’s global portfolio will encompass 95 properties (living spaces) in nine countries, with 45,000 beds in more than 75 of the top cities in the world for higher education, stretching from Seattle to Melbourne. In the U.S., Yugo’s 29 living spaces span 19 states in cities such as Philadelphia, PA, Columbia, MO, Minneapolis, MN, and Seattle, WA, and college towns such as Madison, WI, Tallahassee, FL and Tempe, AZ, among others...