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Find verified Unifresher student findings, methodology notes and clear citation formats. For media enquiries, supporting information or help finding the right figure, contact our press team.

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Latest student finding

The newest published result is available to quote with the response count, fieldwork date and evidence label included.

Published result

How far in advance do you start looking for student accommodation?

An indicative poll of the Unifresher Instagram audience, collected on 7 August 2026.

78%

Most respondents start looking more than six months ahead

14 of 18 respondents selected “6+ months before”, making it the clear leading answer in this indicative poll.

6+ months before 78% · 14 responses
I left it to the last minute 11% · 2 responses
3-6 months before 6% · 1 response
1-3 months before 6% · 1 response
18 responses Instagram Stories Fieldwork: 7 August 2026 Indicative poll
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More published findings

All live poll results include the original question, raw counts, percentages, fieldwork date, methodology and limitations.

What would students change about the student loan system?

Scrapping tuition fees was the most selected answer in a poll of 22 respondents collected on 5 August 2026.

45% chose scrap tuition fees
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How do students find out what is happening in their city?

Instagram and TikTok dominated a poll of 20 respondents collected on 3 August 2026.

90% chose Instagram and TikTok
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What is the biggest thing nobody tells you before starting uni?

Loneliness was the most selected answer in a poll of 250 respondents collected on 23 July 2026.

36% chose loneliness
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What is the biggest financial shock of starting university?

Rent was the leading answer in a poll of 26 respondents collected on 20 July 2026.

46% chose rent
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What the press team can provide

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Verified figures

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Methodology notes

Clear information about how respondents were reached, how results were calculated and what limitations should accompany a figure.

Citation support

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Available source material

Supporting notes, published charts and additional result context where these are available for the relevant study.

How to cite Unifresher poll data

Keep the finding, poll title, year, sample, fieldwork date and indicative evidence label together. Link to the result page wherever the format allows.

Latest poll citation

Use this wording when referring to the latest published result.

In an indicative Unifresher Instagram poll of 18 respondents, collected on 7 August 2026, 78% said they start looking for student accommodation six or more months in advance.

General poll format

Use this structure for any Unifresher poll result.

[Finding]. Source: Unifresher, “[Poll title]”, [year]. [N] responses collected via [channel] on [fieldwork date]. Indicative poll.

Understanding the evidence label

All currently published Data Hub findings are labelled as indicative polls.

Indicative poll

A snapshot from the audience reached

Quote the result as a finding from the named respondents and channel. Do not present it as representative of all UK students.

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Using Unifresher findings in your coverage

Accurate attribution helps readers understand where the figure came from and what it represents.

Quoting a finding

Include Unifresher as the source, retain the evidence label and state the sample size. Link to the result page in digital coverage where possible.

Writing the headline

Keep the claim within the evidence. For an indicative poll, refer to respondents or the Unifresher audience rather than all students.

Reusing charts or graphics

Contact press@unifresher.co.uk before republishing a full chart, graphic or substantial extract so the correct asset and attribution can be supplied.

Requesting additional detail

Question-level notes or supporting context may be available. Access depends on the study and the way respondent data was collected.

Upcoming student polls

Unifresher runs three polls every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. New questions are added to the pipeline continuously.

Next in pipeline How are you feeling about starting or returning to university this September? University life
Coming soon What is your biggest worry going into the next academic year? University life
Coming soon What is the first thing you spend money on when a new term starts? Student money
In the pipeline How often do you eat out or get a takeaway as a student? Food and lifestyle
In the pipeline Which factor matters most when you are choosing a place to live? Accommodation
View the polling programme

Media enquiries

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Press questions

Common questions about quoting, checking and requesting Unifresher student data.

Can I quote Unifresher poll results in an article?

Yes. Attribute the result to Unifresher, include the sample size and evidence label, and link to the result page where possible. Indicative polls should be described as findings from the respondents reached, not all UK students.

Can you verify a figure before publication?

Yes. Email press@unifresher.co.uk with the figure, your proposed wording and your deadline. The press team can check it against the published result and methodology.

Can I request raw data?

You can ask. Availability depends on the study, respondent permissions and the way the information was collected. Published aggregate findings remain the primary public source.

Can Unifresher provide a comment for my story?

Send the topic, questions and deadline to press@unifresher.co.uk. Commentary depends on relevance and availability.

How often is new poll data published?

The ongoing programme runs three times a week, with polls scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday. New questions are added to the pipeline continuously.

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