The University of St Andrews and Student Association has achieved the highest tier of 3 stars in the Fairtrade University Award for 2024 to 2026. This success demonstrates our creativity, resilience and leadership in…
Become an auditor for the Fairtrade University Award and help us monitor our progress towards Fairtrade University status. Volunteer auditors conduct an audit of the university to review the efforts to embed and…
In February, all staff and students at the University of St Andrews were encouraged to fill out the Fairtrade Survey 2026. This was to understand perceptions and participation with Fairtrade, trade justice, and ethical…
The University of St Andrews is committed to fair trade, trade justice and ethical consumption. Our renewed Fairtrade Policy underpins our SMART Fairtrade Action Plan. Read below some highlights of progress made across…
The University of St Andrews has achieved the Fairtrade University Award since 2006. As part of our commitment to fair trade, trade justice, and ethical consumption, we are seeking information about all staff and…
On Friday 21 November, nearly 40 staff, students, politicians, faith groups, and community members came together to commemorate the 20th anniversary of St Andrews becoming a Fair Trade Town, instigated by the St…
On Tuesday, Transition University of St Andrews and the Environment team facilitated the monthly Climate Café in Zest Café, St Andrews, based on the theme of Fairtrade, in recognition of Fairtrade Fortnight. Local…
The Environment team hosted a group of six students from Faire Gemeente (Fair Trade Towns) in Flanders, Belgium in August, ahead of the International Fair Trade Towns Conference in Edinburgh. These young people are…
By Jennifer Graley – 4th year Fabric is intrinsically woven with a thread of deep colonial complexity. These fabrications assemble to form the clothes of the everyday; universally seen as fashions of identity, status,…
Fairtrade Fortnight in the wake of climate change: the celebration of ethical and sustainable production and consumption Every year Fairtrade Fortnight provides a dedicated space for people around the world to discuss,…