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The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) is excited to share with you its upcoming undergraduate and graduate summer research opportunities!  These positions are also posted in Viterbi Career Gateway – Apply today!

2023 Undergraduate Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

In this program, students work in teams on projects that are sponsored by an industrial partner. The projects cover a wide range of real-world topics, including big data, optimization, transportation, quantum computing, and biotech. We offer two locations for the RIPS 2023 program: RIPS-LA (UCLA campus) and RIPS-Singapore.  The application deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024 .

• RIPS-LA: June 24 – August 23, 2024
• RIPS-Singapore: May 20 – July 19, 2024

More information including application links can be found here: https://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/student-research-programs/

2023 Graduate-Level Research in Industrial Projects for Students (G-RIPS)

In G-RIPS, students also work in teams on projects that are sponsored by an industrial partner. The projects will also cover a wide range of real-world topics, including big data, optimization, transportation, quantum computing, and bio-tech. We offer the programs for graduate students in two locations: Sendai, Japan and Berlin, Germany. The application deadline is Friday, February 23, 2024 .

• G-RIPS-Sendai: June 18 – August 8, 2024
• G-RIPS-Berlin: June 24 – August 16, 2024

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) at the University of California Los Angeles ( UCLA ) runs a unique summer program for undergraduate students. Apply your math skills to cool, real world research projects sponsored by industry. Work with fellow students who come from across the country and around the world, and who share your strong interest in math. Learn about careers that use math. Develop research skills. It all adds up to one great summer! 

The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS ) provides an opportunity for exceptional students in math and related disciplines to work in teams on real world research projects proposed by a sponsor from industry or a national lab. Sponsors have included Pixar, Microsoft, Symantec, Los Alamos, the Aerospace Corporation, Amgen, Arete, IBM, Standard & Poor's, Jet Propulsion Lab, and many others.

RIPS projects involve serious math and computing. Past projects have involved space mission design, crime modeling, machine learning, weather forecasting, digital image blending, quantum computing, finance, and more!

Who are RIPS Students?

RIPS students come from many different academic fields, but all share a strong background and interest in mathematics. Undergraduate students, including current seniors, are eligible to apply. The selection process is competitive!

This is an educational and very exciting nine-week program near the heart of Los Angeles at one of the premiere educational institutions in the United States. IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a travel allowance and a stipend of $3,000. Housing and most meals are also included. RIPS-LA students will live in residence halls on the UCLA campus and will work at IPAM. We expect to have nine projects. The project sponsors are announced in March.

In addition to RIPS in Los Angeles, IPAM will offer RIPS-Hong Kong in 2015 in partnership with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  This is an exciting opportunity for U.S. undergrads to work with students from Hong Kong / China on projects sponsored by companies based in the region.  English is the only language required for participation.  The format is the same as RIPS-LA; two American and two Chinese students will form a team.

The deadline for applications is February 12, 2015 . We encourage all bright, young students to apply, especially women and minorities.

The RIPS web site at http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/rips/ gives the full details including a link to the online application.

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) Program

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The Institue for Pure and Applied Mathematics  at UCLA offers several versions of its Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program , a summer research experience for students of math and related disciplines.  Students work in teams on projects sponsored by industry.   

Undergraduate Opportunities:

• RIPS- Singapore
• RIPS- Los Angeles

Graduate Opportunities:

• GRIPS- Berlin
• GRIPS- Sendai

Program details, including eligibility guidelines and application deadlines, vary per opportunity so please check their individual webpages for details.

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) - Singapore will offer undergraduate students in mathematics and related disciplines the opportunity to work on industry sponsored research problems in Singapore. Students from the U.S., Singapore, and Southeast Asia will work on cross- cultural teams on research problems designed by industrial sponsors. The projects will be of serious interest to the sponsor and will offer a stimulating challenge to students; most will involve both analytic and computational work. At the end of the program, the teams will present the results of their work and prepare a final report. IPAM will encourage the U.S. students to publish and/or present their research at conferences in the year following the program. English is the only language required for participation

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Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) 2023 – Los Angeles

• Deadline February 14, 2023
• Region United States

• June 20 - August 18, 2023
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The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) provides an opportunity for talented undergraduate students to work in teams on real-world research projects proposed by sponsors from industry or the public sector. Each student team, with support from their academic mentor and industry mentor, will research the problem and present the results, both orally and in writing, at the end of the program. Subsequent to the RIPS program, some student teams choose to publish their results, or present them at national conferences. IPAM provides each undergraduate student with a wide range of support and incentives

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RIPS is a program for students who are enrolled in or have just completed an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2022 may apply for RIPS 2023. Students with a strong background in mathematics and an interest in seeing how mathematics is used in the real world are encouraged to apply. Most of the projects have a significant computational component so proficiency (or at least some experience) in computer science, data analysis, or numerical computation is valuable, but not necessary for everyone. Competition is high for the limited slots available. International students are eligible to apply for RIPS-LA.

The program emphasizes research, of course, but this is just part of it. You will experience group work, perhaps for the first time, and learn to navigate the team environment. In addition, there is a significant emphasis on the presentation of your research. You will write a formal final report for your “client” (the industry sponsor) as well as prepare and give midterm and final presentations of your work to an audience that includes students, faculty, industry professionals, and others. The last two weeks of the program are devoted to the final report and presentation, culminating in “Projects Day” and your site visit to your sponsor’s office, lab, or facility.

• A stipend of $4,000
• Travel allowance
• Housing and meals on campus
• Site-visit with sponsors (subject to confirmation)
• Limited partial support for future travel to select conferences

Eligibilities

• Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
• Recent graduates who have received their degree no earlier than December 2022.
• Foreign students (studying in the US or abroad) are eligible.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Application Process

To apply for RIPS Los Angeles, visit: https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1373 and follow the steps below:

• Review the program description/requirements and click on “Apply.”
• Login using your email address, choose your own password and check the “this is my first login…” checkbox on your first login.
• After login, fill out the Standard Coversheet. Make sure to enter your two reference writers.
• Click on “submit” and you will be redirected to the RIPS application form.
• Fill out the RIPS application form. For the “US VISA Status” question, select your country of citizenship.
• Also, make sure to check the box of the program(s) you would like to be considered for (Los Angeles, Singapore, or both). International students are only eligible for RIPS-LA.
• Make sure to submit/upload all the required documents: your resume/CV, transcripts (can be unofficial), and select two reference writers for this program.
• Make sure to check the boxes next to your reference writers’ names and click on the green arrow to send them an email request for a tailored reference letter (the system will email them the reference letter requests). Your reference writers won’t receive any letter requests unless you click on the green arrow and the status next to their names changed to “email sent.”
• Once you complete the application form and upload the required documents, click on “Apply.”Your submission is successful only if you see the “Thank you for submitting your application” screen right after submitting the form that states your application is complete and all required items have been submitted.
• You can check your Status page to see any status updates, and to see if your application is complete or to update it.

Application Deadline: February 14, 2023

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Our faculty members conduct research in the areas of Learning Experiences, Pedagogical Innovations, and Systems and Institutions—with projects focusing on topics such as student learning, curricular design, student success and assessment techniques. 

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Interested in working with our faculty members on one of these research projects? Contact us with your interest .

Developing Homework Problems to Increase Conceptual Knowledge Development and Sense-making

Principal Investigator:  Jessica Swenson

Abstract: Engineering students spend a significant amount solving homework problems for their technical, core courses. Yet, we know little about what students are doing as they solve these homework problems. Dr. Swenson’s previous work examined student group discourse as they solved assigned homework problems and found students conversations mostly focused on getting problems done instead of discussing concepts and their application. This project will focus on developing homework problems that emphasize making sense of concepts, especially through writing and discussion. Work on this project will include collecting data on current homework problems, developing prompts, and piloting problems with small groups of students.

Impact of Pre-College Computing Education

Principal Investigator:   Adrienne Decker

Abstract:  There are many initiatives in place to introduce computing (and programming) to audiences before reaching university-level education. This project investigates the landscape of pre-college computing education and its impact on those participating. The project is centered around a resource center  which contains curated information about pre-college computing education as published in the literature, a set of validated evaluation instruments for computing education, and resources to introduce newcomers to research in this space. The continued development of this resource center is one aspect of the project, but another is the analysis of the data contained within and the collection of new data about the impact of these activities on participants.

Investigating the Role of Problem Typology in Helping Engineering Undergrads Effectively Communicate Their Experience

Principal Investigator: Andrew Olewnik

Abstract: An important and recognized challenge for undergraduate programs is to provide engineering students with experiences that provide insight on what it means to be an engineer in practice. For such experiences to be truly meaningful to professional formation, students must also be capable of internalizing and effectively communicating insights from these experiences later. In this research to “internalize and communicate experience” refers to a student’s metacognition of their professional competencies and the level to which they can effectively communicate those competencies. This ongoing project explicates a problem typology and reflection framework as context for student problem/project-based learning experiences. Through mixed methods research that includes group problem solving discussions, written reflection, and mock interviews, we are investigating the role of problem typology in helping students to: (i) recognize and orient themselves to different types of engineering problems; (ii) deconstruct and re-synthesize technical experiences in terms of specific professional competencies; and (iii) improve communication of professionally relevant experiences to external parties - i.e. employers.

Open-ended Modeling Problems for Engineering Science Courses

Principal Investigator:   Jessica Swenson

Abstract: The Open-ended Modeling Problems project is working to create new homework problems for technical, core engineering courses that are open-ended (no one correct answer) in nature. These problems ask students to use course content to create a mathematical model of a given real-world scenario. The study examines how students approach these problems as well as how it is developing their engineering judgment. Work on this project includes analyzing previously collected interviews, in-class discussions, and students’ homework, as well as helping the growing research team to develop new open-ended modeling problems.

Problem Typology as a Foundation toward an Engineering Education Problem Database

Abstract: Engineers are known for defining themselves as problem solvers, and solving open, complex problems is recognized as exemplary practice. However, there is no agreement on how an expert behaves in practice, nor is there agreement on specific problems, protocols, or rubrics to assess student learning as they work toward becoming expert problem solvers. Using engineering problem typology and problem solving characteristics described in the literature, this research seeks to develop a standard for categorizing problems along dimensions like structured-ness, complexity, representation, and domain knowledge. This research requires collaboration and investigation across academics disciplines and with experts in the field in order to contribute to our understanding of specific differences and commonality between disciplines at the resolution of the individual stages of the different engineering problem types. Such knowledge could help to inform the pedagogical approaches, assignments, and assessment methods in individual courses, and serve as a foundation for a standardized, community-developed database of engineering problems.

Use of Homework in Problem-Solving Courses

Principal Investigator:   Carl Lund

Abstract:  Multiple iterations of practice and feedback are effective for the development of problem-solving ability. Often in engineering courses each homework assignment is graded and used to assess achievement of course learning outcomes. Feedback to students occurs too late and may be limited to providing a “correct” solution to the homework assignment and, perhaps, a few terse comments written on the submission. Alternative approaches to assigning homework that afford opportunities to fail, receive feedback and learn from mistakes prior to assessment of learning are being studied in this project. These approaches include scaffolded in-class practice, grading initial assignments only on effort and using homework wrappers to better target feedback, combined with explicit instruction of problem-type identification and general solution strategy.

Using Subgoal Labeling to Teach Introductory Programming

Principal Investigator: Adrienne Decker

Abstract:  This project involves the introduction of subgoal labels into the introductory programming class as a pedagogic technique for enhancing student experience and learning. The research team has developed worked examples of problems that incorporate subgoal labels, which are explanations that describe the function of steps in the problem solution to the learner and highlight the problem solving process. Using subgoal labels within worked examples, which has been shown effective in other STEM fields, is intended to break down problem solving procedures into pieces that are small enough for novices to grasp. The developed subgoals are being piloted at various academic institutions in the US in the upcoming academic year. The team is now focused on analysis of the data from the pilot sites and working on issues of deployment and dissemination. In addition, subgoal labels for additional courses beyond the first course are being explored.

Technical Communication Research

SEAS at UB considers communication skills central to the success of their students, and the Department of Engineering Education houses some of the best teacher-scholars in technical and scientific communication. Faculty cover a range of disciplinary expertise, and students have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate and graduate research project focused on communication in engineering contexts.

Technical Communication research projects in DEE include:

• Cross-cultural Usability (Keshab Acharya)
• Communicating with the Public in Transportation Projects (Kristen R. Moore)
• Introducing Standards into the STEM Communication Curriculum (Lauren Kuryloski and Kristen R. Moore)

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Research in industrial projects for students (ipam rips) – singapore, opportunity description:.

In collaboration with the Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), IPAM recruits U.S. students to work on cross-cultural teams with NUS students on three projects, each sponsored by a company based in the region. The student team, with support from their academic mentor and industry mentor, will research the problem and present their results, both orally and in writing, at the end of the program. IPAM will encourage the U.S. students to publish and/or present their research at conferences in the year following the program. The sponsors will be announced in April.

The REU program is eight weeks. IPAM provides the U.S. participants with a travel allowance and a stipend of $3,500. Housing and most meals are also included. Students will stay in residence halls on campus and eat most meals in the campus dining halls. The IMS will provide technical support and offices, and offer some cultural activities. We expect to have three projects. Projects vary, but all involve some math, statistics, data, and computing. The Institute for Mathematical Sciences is in the center of the campus of the National University of Singapore (NUS). NUS is in the centrally located in Singapore with great access to public transportation.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

RIPS is a program for students who are enrolled in or have just completed an undergraduate (bachelors) degree. Students with a strong background in mathematics and an interest in seeing how mathematics is used in the real world are encouraged to apply. Most of the projects have a significant computational component, so that proficiency (or at least some experience) in computer science, data analysis or numerical computation is valuable, but not necessary for everyone. Competition is high for the limited slots available.

Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for RIPS-Singapore. Participants must be tolerant of and adaptable to cultural differences. English is the only language required for participation. The local students, academic mentors and industry mentors will speak English. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the program.

Application Process: 

RIPS Singapore is the international version of our RIPS Los Angeles REU program . View the  RIPS-LA   page and watch the RIPS  video .  The application is the same for both programs.

To apply for RIPS-Singapore, visit: https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1181 and follow the steps below:

• Review the program description/requirements and click on “Apply.”
• Login using your email address, choose your own password and check the “this is my first login…” checkbox on your first login.
• After login, fill out the Standard Coversheet. Make sure to enter your two reference writers, but do not check the “email notify writer on submit” box.
• Click on “submit” and you will be redirected to the RIPS application form.
• Fill out the RIPS application form. For the “US VISA Status” question, select your country of citizenship. Also, make sure to check the box of the program(s) you would like to be considered for (Los Angeles, Singapore, or both). International students are only eligible for RIPS-LA.
• Make sure to submit/upload all the required documents: your resume/CV, transcripts (can be unofficial), and select two reference writers for this program. Make sure to check the boxes next to your reference writers’ names and click on the green arrow to send them an email request for a tailored reference letter (the system will email them the reference letter requests). Your reference writers won’t receive any letter requests unless you click on the green arrow and the status next to their names changes to “email sent.”
• Once you complete the application form and upload the required documents, click on “Apply.” Your submission is successful only if you see the “Thank you for submitting your application” screen right after submitting the form that states your application is complete and all required items have been submitted.
• You can check your Status page to see any status updates, and to see if your application is complete or to update it.

The application deadline is  February 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM (Pacific Time). No applications or reference letters will be accepted after the deadline.

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Scholarly squirrels: Exploring the dynamics of Texas A&M’s campus wildlife

Ongoing project will provide undergraduate wildlife students with hands-on field experiences.

April 19, 2024 - by Sarah Fuller

While Reveille is the undisputed First Lady of Aggieland, one might argue the Texas A&M University campus is also home to a smaller, more mischievous unofficial mascot — the campus squirrel.

Beginning this month, students in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management , RWFM, will use various field techniques and statistical analyses to provide quantitative insight into the world of these bushy-tailed, campus rodents.

Campus wildlife provides unique learning opportunities

Of the eight squirrel species that call Texas home, the highly adaptable Eastern fox squirrel has seemingly found its niche in the open, park-like environments of universities across much of the state. With a variety of habitat options, an abundant food supply, and relatively few predators, it’s no surprise that these campus squirrels flourish.

Ty Werdel, Ph.D., RWFM assistant professor, said this provides the perfect opportunity to integrate accessible, field-based monitoring with academic coursework. 

“The presence of urban wildlife on campus enables our students to conduct research and practice key technical skills in their own backyard,” Werdel said.  

Project launches this spring

Led by Werdel and RWFM graduate students, undergraduates enrolled in Techniques in Wildlife Management will set traps located in trees to capture 12 squirrels across campus. Once the animals are captured, students will collect data such as sex and weight and equip the squirrels with micro-GPS collars.

Werdel said these GPS collars, like very small pet collars, have no detrimental effect on the daily activities of the wildlife wearing them and will provide researchers with fine-scale spatial insight into their movement and behavior.

To mitigate stress on the animal and ensure human safety, only trained personnel will be allowed to handle the squirrels; however, wildlife students will assist in the process. Further, the trapping will take place only in the early morning or late evening hours to avoid the hottest portions of the day.

“It’s important for us to ensure this process results in the least amount of stress possible for the squirrels,” Werdel said. “Prior to even starting this work, we obtained a research permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and approval from the Texas A&M Division of Research Animal Use Protocol.”

Information collected sheds light on the campus squirrels

In addition to monitoring general movement patterns, the GPS collars, other survey methods and statistical modeling will enable students enrolled in two additional undergraduate courses — Wildlife Population Dynamics and Urban Wildlife and Fisheries — to determine the campus squirrel population, as well as home ranges and habitat preferences across the landscape.

For example, thanks to an existing geographic information system, GIS, database of campus trees, along with data on building density and roads, students can correlate squirrel activity and density with particular landscape features. This helps researchers better understand which campus elements squirrels most prefer or avoid.  

Further, students will monitor and assess squirrel mortality, locate and monitor nesting dens, and estimate squirrel populations on campus based on surveys.

“This project will enable students to learn and implement an array of basic wildlife techniques including radio telemetry, census methodology, trapping, GIS and statistical analyses,” Werdel said. “Beyond gaining an understanding of the population dynamics of urban squirrels, this project is really about equipping our students with the skills needed to successfully enter the career field of wildlife management.”

Building on existing campus data

This isn’t the first time Texas A&M students have investigated the behavior of campus squirrels. Twenty-five years ago, Roel Lopez, Ph.D., head of the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management and director of the  Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute , launched a similar project.

“At the time, urban squirrels had never been studied in Texas and had rarely been studied in the U.S.,” said Lopez, then an assistant professor. 

This project spanned six years and led to numerous findings, including that male squirrels on the Texas A&M campus are more likely to die from highway-related deaths than females.

Department faculty were able to revive this project thanks in part to financial support from an alumnus of Texas A&M’s wildlife program.

“College Station and the Texas A&M campus have urbanized and changed drastically since the initial study,” Lopez said. “This will provide an amazing opportunity to see if these changes have affected how these animals use the landscape.”

Werdel said understanding the impact of urbanization on all wildlife species is extremely relevant as cities continue their outward expansion and overlap with wildlife habitat.

“The project’s primary objective is to prepare our students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to conserve and manage any number of wildlife species in an evolving environment,” Werdel said. “While this research is specific to our campus, students will be able to apply what they learn through this project to future wildlife management endeavors.”

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Investment in rental residential projects in Czechia tripled year-on-year

• 167 million euros were invested in institutional housing in the Czech Republic last year • This represents 13% of the total volume of investment in commercial real estate locally • Rental housing market is growing in the Czech Republic, CEE and Europe

In 2023, a total of EUR 1,290 million was invested into commercial real estate in the Czech Republic, of which investment into rental housing amounted to EUR 167 million, three times more than in the previous year. The share of this segment within the total volume of commercial real estate investment amounted to 13%, what is a significant raise compared to the 3.3% previous high (with the exception of extraordinary year 2020 1 ). Investors are interested in Prague locations, but also in regional cities such as Brno or Pilsen. Investment into the Czech residential segment was the highest in Central and Eastern Europe last year, both in absolute volume and relative share. In the EMEA region, investments into the "living" sector accounted for 22% 2  of the total invested volume last year.

Table 1: Investment in commercial real estate in the Czech Republic

Source: Cushman & Wakefield

The popularity of the residential segment in the Czech Republic is increasing among investors due to its stability. While other parts of the property market may experience significant swings, especially on the demand side, housing will always be needed. The increase in interest is driven by socio-demographic factors: ageing population, reduced average household size, continued urbanisation and population growth in the capital caused by migration. At the same time, the availability of owner-occupied housing is decreasing, and younger generations have different lifestyle requirements, therefore the share of rental housing will increase in the future.

Erik Müller , Head of Residential Advisory Services, Cushman & Wakefield: "The construction of apartments in the Czech Republic and especially in Prague has been insufficient for a long time and will remain limited in the future. After recovery in demand from households as a result of a drop in mortgage interest rates to the 3 to 3.5% range, the market is expected to absorb most of the available apartments in the short term, resulting in renewed upward pressure in prices. Therefore, in the long term, we expect the availability of rental projects for purchase by investors to be lower, the price per square metre to rise and yields on grade-A rental housing to fall below 3.5%. Most investors are aware of this and we already see preparations for acquisitions in 2027 and 2028."

80 percent of investors increase investments in housing

The residential market is also strengthening in other EMEA countries, where the term "living sector" also includes student and senior housing. It accounted for 21% of total assets held by investors in Europe last year, up from 14% in 2014 3 .

In Cushman & Wakefield‘s European Living Investor Survey 2024 , 53% of respondents said they had already allocated more than 20% of their portfolio to this segment. Almost 80% of respondents expect their investment to increase over the next five years, with 35% expecting it to increase significantly.

Erik Müller , Head of Residential Advisory Services, Cushman & Wakefield: "The survey shows a clear optimism in EMEA about the growth of the living segment, which is also supported by demographic factors, major societal changes and a lack of construction. This segment has already become an essential component of a balanced real estate portfolio and we expect its role to grow in the future."

The future: student housing and sustainability

Trends in the Czech Republic follow those in the main European markets (UK, Germany, Spain) – although to a lesser extent. Abroad, it’s more common for investors to target segments that are labelled as alternative in the Czech Republic: with growing numbers of both local and international students, half of the respondents are investing in student housing. In an effort to diversify within the living sector, they also target affordable housing, senior housing or co-living – segments that are expected to grow in the medium term.

Another trend that cannot be overlooked for the future is sustainability, as stated by investors into housing in the Czech Republic and across Europe. Nearly 80% of the survey respondents said it is a key aspect in their portfolio, and 70% are willing to pay extra for projects with superior sustainability features such as ground-source heat pumps, recirculation of (not only) rainwater, green facades or modern multi-storey timber buildings.

Erik Müller, Head of Residential Advisory Services, Cushman & Wakefield: "Although the Czech Republic is not yet a key market for institutional rental housing in Europe, the growing share of this segment shows its increasing importance. This is evidenced by several major transactions in the past two years, which include Rezidence Hagibor, bought by the American investment company Invesco Real Estate, or Rezidence Vysočanský Mlýn and the Veltex complex, acquired by the domestic investment fund Mint Investments. There are more active players in this market, including Arcibiskupství pražské, Česká spořitelna and others.“

1/ In 2020, the Czech Republic saw an extraordinary transaction of 42,500 apartments, which were bought by Heimstaden Bostad from Residomo.

2/ While with data for the Czech Republic and CEE the term "residential sector" is used, which includes only properties intended for standard living, the EMEA survey refers to the "living sector", which also includes, for example, student and senior housing.

3/   Source: RCA

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