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Slow Food on Campus
Slow Food on Campus is an inspiring and empowering student-led initiative from Slow Food UK
At the heart of University and College communities around the UK students raise their aspirations and expectations of life whilst their lifestyle choices become more and more defined…as do their attitudes towards food, the environment, and society in general.
Slow Food on Campus provides university and higher education students with an appetite for influencing their local food systems both at their institution and within their local community, from food growing and production to how the food is served.
Slow Food on Campus has the potential to focus on activities the individual group feels are most appropriate - the events are student-led with support and guidance from Slow Food UK.
Campus activities could include raising awareness of the Slow Food “good, clean, fair” ethos through events such as film screenings, talks and debates, or practical pursuits like growing edible campus gardens or hosting farmer’s markets. Students are encouraged to connect with their community, from participating in community gardens to meeting local producers, with support provided by the network of Slow Food local groups.
Slow Food on Campus is supported by the University of Winchester and The Higher Education Funding Council for England.
Are you a student?
Visit the student section here for inspiration and resources.
Slow Food on Campus was first launched by Slow Food USA, and you can and receive further ideas and inspiration from Slow Food on Campus USA groups by visiting its website here.
Whether you are an academic, a local group member or Slow Food producer wanting to wanting to find out more or support your local campus group, or a student keen to set up a new Slow Food on Campus group, please contact:
Ria Jackson
Slow Food on Campus and Youth Coordinator
Email r.jackson@slowfood.org.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7099 1132
