The business of Universities: A case study of halls of residence

Cowan, David ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9750-8262 and Boroumand, Kiana 2024. The business of Universities: A case study of halls of residence. Critical Social Policy 10.1177/02610183241249694

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Abstract

In this article, we discuss the changing modes of provision of English Universities’ halls of residence from University provision to a complex marketplace in which private provision dominates. We frame our analysis around five themes familiar to discussions of privatisations of public sector institutions: financialisation, affordability, infrastructure, regulation, and partnerships. We draw on our original research, which comprises a survey of 50 universities, readings of the corporate reports of the leading providers, and seven key stakeholder interviews. This data enables us to illustrate concerns about the effects on students and the University sector in England as a result of the shift in mode of provision.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	In Press
Schools:	Law
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KD England and Wales
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	0261-0183
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	14 March 2024
Date of Acceptance:	12 March 2024
Last Modified:	12 Jun 2024 14:13
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167239

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