14 March 2025 
Bethany Hancock, CUBO Communications Officer
We are delighted to share that Student First Group, the specialist student accommodation consultant, has upgraded its corporate partnership with campus and commercial services membership association CUBO.
Previously a Silver partner, SFG have upgraded to Gold - the most popular tier of CUBO’s corporate partnership programme. SFG has worked with CUBO for several years, officially becoming a partner in 2024, bringing tailored support and solutions to members in charge of accommodation strategies.
As a gold partner, SFG will have increased visibility and opportunities to engage with CUBO members, including at the CUBO Summer Conference at Northumbria University in June 2025, where they will be available for HE leaders to discuss commercial advice and support on strategy, transactions, development and operations for student accommodation and housing.
Robert Kingham, Director - Head of Advisory at Student First Group said, “We have been working with CUBO for many years and for 2025 we are delighted that Student First Group (SFG) has become a Gold partner. It makes absolute sense for us: nearly all our clients are members, and the work that CUBO does is very much aligned with our mission to explore best practice around the student experience and propagate it across the Higher Education sector. I’m looking forward to deepening our relationship through all the exciting training sessions, research pieces and conference activities that we are planning together.”
Nysa Pradhan, Executive Director of CUBO, welcomed the upgrade, saying, “We are so pleased to be working even more closely with Student First Group as a Gold partner in the year ahead. Their expertise in student accommodation plays a vital role in supporting our members to create outstanding campus experiences. Strong partnerships like this enable us to share knowledge, drive innovation, and as a result enhance the services and spaces that shape students’ lives.”
CUBO’s corporate partnership programme provides companies with a platform to engage with key decision-makers in university commercial services, offering valuable opportunities for industry leaders looking to make a meaningful impact in the sector.
Find out more about CUBO’s corporate partnerships here.
