Student community in decline
The annual survey of students in higher education across the UK, carried out by independent market research agency Red Brick Research, showed that less than half (47%) of students in university accommodation felt they had a strong sense of community where they live, with just under 4 in 10 (39%) of those in private halls and only a third (33%) of those in private rented accommodation feeling the same.
Fewer than two-thirds (65%) of students said they had formed close friendships with those they currently live with, and fewer than half (44%) of those living in halls believe that they will share future accommodation with one of their current hall mates.
The daily ritual of eating together fared no better either, with 1 in 4 students saying they never cook with others or share cooking …