Directorate

UNITE GROUP PLC
29 July 1999
 
                   The Unite Group PLC
          Appointment of Non-executive Chairman
 
The  Board of The Unite Group PLC ('the Group'), the UK's
leading  specialist in student residential accommodation,
is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Keggen
Maddrell   as  Non-executive  Chairman,  with   immediate
effect.
 
Having seen the Group through its successful admission to
the  Alternative  Investment  Market  last  month,  David
Naish, who has been Non-executive Chairman since 1997, is
stepping  down  as Chairman but remains  a  Non-executive
Director.
 
Nick  Porter, Managing Director of The Unite  Group  PLC,
commented:
 
'I  am  delighted  to welcome Geoffrey  Maddrell  to  the
Board.  His  extensive and valuable  experience  both  in
industry and the City will, I am sure, be of considerable
benefit to Unite.  I would also like to thank David Naish
for  his contribution and guidance during an exciting and
crucial stage in the successful development of The  Unite
Group.'
 
Mr   Maddrell,   63,   is  Chairman  of   Westbury   plc,
Glenmorangie plc, LDV Limited and  ProShare (UK)  Limited
(where he was a former Chief Executive). Between 1986 and
1991  he was Chief Executive of Tootal Group plc.   Prior
to  this, he worked for 14 years for Bowater Corporation,
fulfilling various senior management roles including main
board  director  for  their UK and  European  activities;
Chief  Executive  Bowater Europe;  and  Chief  Executive,
Bowater  Transport.  His early experience was  gained  at
the Boston Consulting Group and Shell International.
 
He is also Chairman of Ivory & Sime ISIS Trust plc and of
Macdonald & Muir Distillers.
 
For further information, please contact:
 
The Unite Group PLC                         0117 915 1681
Nicholas Porter, Managing Director
David Ransome, Finance Director
 
Teather & Greenwood Limited                 0171 426 9073
Richard Thompson, Director
 
Ludgate Communications                      0171 253 2252
Tim Davis
Denise Peplow
 
 
Additional information in accordance with AIM  Rule  16.8
(e):
 
Current Directorships:
 
*    Non-executive Chairman of Westbury plc (1992-)
*    Non-executive Chairman of Glenmorangie plc (1994-)
*    Non-executive Chairman of LDV Limited (1995-)
*    Non-executive   Chairman  of  Macdonald   &   Muir
*    Distillers (1995-)
*    Non-executive  Chairman of  ProShare  (UK)  Limited
     (1994-)
*    Chairman of Ivory & Sime ISIS Trust plc (1993-)
*    Non-executive Director of Integem PLC (1997-)
 
Past Directorships:
 
*    Chief  Executive of  ProShare (UK)  Limited  (1991-
     1994)
*    Chief Executive of Tootal Group plc (1986-1991)
*    Executive  Director of Bowater  Corporation  (1979-
     1986)
*    Non-executive Chairman of Manx & Overseas Plc (1991-
     1998)
*    Non-executive  Director, the Transport  Development
     Group (1992-1997)
*    Non-executive Director of Smartnet Limited*  (1996-
     1997)
*    Non-executive  Director of Integem  Design  Limited
     (1997-1998)
*    Civil Service Commissioner (1992-1996)
*    Chairman, Manchester Training and Enterprise Council
     (1989-1991)
*    Governor  of King William's College,  Isle  of  Man
     (1992-1995)
 
Save as disclosed above, there are no further disclosures
to  be  made in accordance with Rule 16.8(e) of  the  AIM
Rules.
 
* Smartnet Limited was placed in voluntary liquidation by
  its  members  and creditors on 13th November  1997. The
  estimated  total  deficiency, as  regards creditors and
  members, was £493,951.53 and £1,157,885.53 respectively.