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Student Market Research from the experts in students

Research Services

The research department at NUS Services is the central hub for all market and social research for NUS, NUS Services and the movement as a whole.

The department runs a full services research agency, conducting research for member unions, commercial partners and third sector parties.

NUS Services are company partners to the Market Research Society (MRS) ensuring top-notch research and quality assurance.

Find out more about the type of work we can do for you:


Student panel surveys

Help your brand thrive with our online student research panel! Become part of the NUS Omnibus survey to gain a competitive edge in the vibrant student market.

Omnibus surveys to our student panel are versatile, being both a great way to get an instant feel for a market or track change over time.

  • Click here for more information, or contact Elizabeth Bone, Research Manager

  • Research for Students’ Unions

    The research department at NUS Services provides bespoke research and wider students’ unions programmes to our members.

    We have a track record in providing excellence in union research, ranging from in-depth assessments of existing services such as nightclubs, events and core services, through to providing top level advice on three year strategic plans with visions, values and strategic objectives.

    Work can be qualitative, quantitative or a hybrid of both to suit budget and needs.


    Research for Commercial Partners

    The research department has a proven track record of working with a wide range of commercial partners in running gold standard market research with students, ensuring methodological excellence.

    Research is bespoke, year round and methodologies are designed to suit.

     

    Ethical and Environmental Research

    The Ethical and Environmental Department at NUS Services leads trailblazing, academically robust multidisciplinary research on a variety of issues key to our members, our suppliers and our funders.

    With funding from key funders such as Defra, and the Higher Education Academy amongst others, and academic partnerships within the sustainability sector, NUS Services offer research excellence in sustainable development and pro-environmental social research.


    Mystery Shopping Programme for Unions

    Now in it’s fifth year, the successful mystery shopping programme at NUS Services has provided consistent, independent insight into the quality of commercial services within Students’ Unions with tangible benefits to sales, business performance, customer satisfaction and motivated staff.


    Online Research Panel

    NUS Services run a research panel of dedicated students of all walks of life to allow for fast turn around, ad hoc research at competitive rates. Research can be as part of a wider omnibus survey or bespoke to suit.


    Meet the team

    The four strong research team is based at NUS Services in Macclesfield and are known for their dedication, attention to detail and sense of humour!