Unibuddy Community isn’t just for prospective or admitted students - it can also be a powerful tool for keeping your current students connected, engaged, and supported throughout the academic year.
Whether it’s managing ambassadors, fostering academic collaboration, or helping students find their place on campus, Community provides a flexible space that adapts to your institution’s needs.
Here are some creative ways to make the most of it:
1. Ambassador Management
Your student ambassadors are often juggling multiple roles, and clear communication is key. Use Community as a central hub for coordination:
Post about upcoming work and volunteer opportunities
Share important updates, deadlines, or training resources
Set up a dedicated forum for tricky questions that ambassadors can help answer
This creates a space where ambassadors can feel connected to one another, and also be supported by you.
2. Academic Hub
Bring together the curious minds across your institution with a virtual academic commons.
Host subject-specific forums for debate, discussion, and collaboration
Connect students with faculty or guest speakers
Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary conversations
Community makes it easier for students to learn from one another and stay engaged outside of the classroom.
3. Social Hub: Clubs, Societies & Sports
Getting involved in extracurricular activities can feel overwhelming - many students simply don’t know what’s available. A social hub in Community solves that problem:
Showcase all active clubs, societies, and sports teams
Give student leaders a space to answer questions directly
Share updates about events, sign-ups, or tryouts
This lowers the barrier to participation and helps students quickly find their people.
4. Housing & Accommodation Community
Finding a place to live, and feeling at home there, is a huge part of the student experience. Community can serve as a housing support hub where students:
Share advice on navigating housing options, both on- and off-campus
Connect with potential flatmates or roommates
Swap practical tips about moving in, budgeting, or dealing with landlords
Post about furniture swaps, sublets, or available rooms
It can also provide a hub for your on-campus accommodation - giving new starters the opportunity to meet the people living in their dorm, flat, or block before they arrive - and giving you a valuable arena to share key updates and event information throughout the year.
This gives students a trusted, peer-driven space to make housing less stressful and more social.
5. Student Community: Supporting All Types of Learners
Not every student experiences campus life in the same way. Part-time students, mature learners, online students, commuter students, caregivers, and student parents may feel isolated.
Community provides a welcoming online space where these groups can:
Connect with peers who share their experiences
Share tips and resources
Build networks that extend beyond the campus walls
Why This Matters
By evolving your Unibuddy Community to benefit current students, you’re not just providing another platform - you’re strengthening belonging, boosting engagement, and helping every student feel seen.
With a few thoughtful spaces set up, Community can become an integral part of your institution’s support ecosystem all year round.