Goodenough College wins Best Specialist Housing Award 2026
Following the Global Student Living (GSL) Awards ceremony, we are delighted to announce that Goodenough College has once again been awarded the title of Best Specialist Housing (UK & Ireland) for our postgraduate student accommodation.
The GSL Best Specialist Housing (UK & Ireland) Award 2026 once again recognises Goodenough College’s outstanding residential and community experience and reflects feedback provided directly by students. As the GSL Awards are based entirely on student feedback, this recognition is especially meaningful to us.
Alice Walpole, Director of Goodenough College, commented:
“We are absolutely delighted to win the Best Specialist Housing title once again. What makes this Award particularly meaningful is that it is based entirely on direct feedback from our Members.
At Goodenough College, we are proud to provide a diverse, supportive and intellectually stimulating community where postgraduate students from around the world can live, learn and build lifelong connections. For our staff this Award is a testament to the hard work, dedication and care they put into looking after our community.”
Recently, Goodenough College Registrar Caroline Persaud collected the award on behalf of the College at the official GSL Awards ceremony.
Caroline said:
“At Goodenough College, we are committed to providing outstanding postgraduate student accommodation, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a supportive environment where our Members can thrive.
We also listen closely to our Members’ feedback through the survey, and we’re honoured that our accommodation and community continue to be rated so highly.”
The Global Student Living Awards are based exclusively on direct feedback from students and are widely recognised across the higher education and student accommodation sectors for their independence and credibility. With no written nominations and no panel of expert judges, the awards are determined entirely by student experience.
At Goodenough College, we take pride in creating a welcoming international community where postgraduate students can live, learn and connect. We are grateful to our Members for taking the time to share their experiences and feedback.
What our Members say
The student voice sits at the heart of the GSL Awards. Here’s what some of our Members have said about their experience at Goodenough College:
“Goodenough is more than a home – it’s a community.” (Khin Khin Kyee, Goodenough Member)
“Goodenough College is not just an accommodation – it’s a platform that helps build bridges across the world.” (Danny Chen, Goodenough Member)
About the Global Student Living Awards
The GSL Awards are based exclusively on direct feedback from hundreds of thousands of students around the world every year. With no written nominations and no ‘expert’ judges, the GSL Awards are uniquely credible and highly prized.
Data for the awards are collected through the GSL Index. Registration for universities and student accommodation providers to participate in the next wave of the GSL Index is now open.