The purpose-built student scheme has been formed around the continuing engagement sessions with the Nottingham student community and The Island Quarter, alongside student accommodation provider Fresh. With student population numbers in Nottingham estimated to rise to 66,000 across both Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham by 2025, Winfield Court’s 693 beds will be essential in supporting student infrastructure in Nottingham. This is a rise from 61,000 in 2022, according to Nottingham City Council. Says Mark Cordin, Head of Divisional operations for the central region at Fresh, the third-party operator for Winfield Court: “The Island Quarter site is more than a space filling exercise to remove pressures of student population in the city. Looking at the 36-acre development as a whole, its key aims promote the creation of Nottingham South into a hub of opportunity, industry and culture. With this in mind, the student accommodation is just one cog of a much larger machine.” In what is looking to be a difficult few years ahead for supporting the student population in the UK with accommodation, Nottingham alone is expecting a shortfall of 7,000 student beds.