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1 April 2019

Your chance to make a difference - help us improve your accomodation

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We know you get asked to take part in lots of surveys when you’re a student, but there’s one survey that you really do need to take part in, the National Student Housing Survey. Why? Because this is your chance to really influence and improve your accommodation.

Here at Derwent Students we use the results and findings of this survey to put in place future plans for new facilities, services and new ways of doing things so your input really does have an effect.

How? The results from past surveys have let to better Wi-Fi in our halls, more student events, improved communal spaces and upgraded laundry facilities  and all because our students told us  these we’ve important to them.

It’s easy to have your say, the survey only takes about 12 minutes to complete, it’s confidential and secure.

Complete today

Best of all not only do the National Student Housing team offer you a chance to win £500 (think what that could buy you!) Derwent Students residents get an extra chance to win £100, £50 or £25 Amazon vouchers as our way of thanking you for your valuable insights into how we can improve your accommodation.

So what are you waiting for – Click here to complete today.

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