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Update on Student Accommodation Strategy

12 Nov 2026
Stage 3

This one-hour session will examine the implementation of the National Student Accommodation Strategy, exploring current policy priorities, market trends, and investment opportunities across the student accommodation sector. Drawing on perspectives from Government, higher education institutions, and industry leaders, speakers will address the key challenges and opportunities in delivering additional student beds.

Chairperson
Ann Gorman, Principal Officer, Student Accommodation Unit - An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Speakers
Ross McNamara, Senior Architect - An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta |Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS)
Emily Cunningham, Senior Manager, Capital Programme Unit - Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Paul Mitchell, Co-founding Director - Mitchell McDermott
Aaron Bailey, Global Head of Real Estate - GSA (Global Student Accommodation)

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