fairtrade
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…
As a student, the main library café was my oasis away from the third-floor desktops, providing me with essential social interaction and an opportunity to refuel. The university cafés are hubs that represent the nexus…
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,…
As an award-winning fairtrade university, St Andrews will host its annual Fairtrade Fortnight next week, Monday 21st February- Sunday 6th March. The University has supported the Fairtrade Fortnight each year through…
The University of St Andrews awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award The University of St Andrews is one of the first universities in the country to be awarded the new Fairtrade University 2-stars…
There are many many events going on this Freshers’ Week and whilst you are all probably going to be busy making new friends, settling into halls, attending events and trying out new societies do have a look and…
Lindsey Mackay, the Sustainability Intern for the Environment Team, discusses Fairtrade and shares a recipe which can be enjoyed by everyone. The Environment Team strive to improve the sustainability agenda across the…
Fairtrade Fortnight is the nation’s biggest celebration of all things Fairtrade, and we’ve got a great line-up of events to help you join in the fun in St Andrews. There’s something for all ages and interests, so read…