University

Return of students a ‘large boost’ for UK pubs

22-Oct-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The return of students to universities across the UK this month has boosted business in pubs due to an increased footfall, a number of publicans have said.

Can university areas boost licensed premises?

20-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

New university students are nearing the end of their first term so, expectedly, many would have scoped out the best pubs and bars to establish their ‘go-to’ venue by now.

Getting freshers’ week right can result in loyal customers

11-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Over the next two months, students will return to university, providing pubs with an opportunity to appeal to new crowds of loyal customers. The Morning Advertiser asked operators how to make the most of this time of year.

Economic, social and cultural importance is 'key to survival of village pubs'

20-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The survival of the village pub hinges on its ability to cater to economic, social and cultural aspects of rural life, according to an academic.

Great British Pub Awards

Pub Awards: Best Student finalist - The Swan, Lincoln

08-Sep-2016 By James Evison

The Swan is very good quality students’ union that delivers on the elements that it wants to bring together: live entertainment and music; good quality food and drink; societies and clubs; and community relations.

Training

People 1st call for chef training promotion

21-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Skills and workforce development charity People 1st has called on members of the hospitality industry to do their bit to combat falling numbers of new chefs.

The real 'beer goggles'? Eye-tracking technology used on pump clips

30-Jan-2015 By Helen Gilbert

A university lecturer has given new meaning to the phrase ‘beer googles’ by using eye-tracking technology to determine how punters pick their pint.

University challenge for students who like a drink

06-Jun-2014 By Rob Willock

I see that my alma mater, the University of Nottingham, is one of the seven higher-education institutions that are taking part in a pilot scheme to “create a social norm of responsible alcohol consumption by students”.

Home Office launches crackdown on student pub crawls

28-May-2014 By James Wallin

Universities will have to prove they are discouraging their students from taking part in pub crawls, under a pilot scheme launched today.

Brakes calls for student chefs to enter Going Global with World Cuisine-themed challenge

25-Oct-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Foodservice supplier Brakes is calling for young chefs to enter its annual Student Chef Team Challenge.

Leeds Metropolitan University joins BII

20-Dec-2010 By Ewan Turney

Leeds Metropolitan University has become the first Corporate University member of the BII under a new scheme.

Students unhappy over media's portrayal of drinking habits

24-Nov-2010

Student drinking is unfairly portrayed in the media, according to a new report released today. The research found 59 per cent students believed they...

First Drinks staff evacuated in student protest

10-Nov-2010 By Michelle Perrett

Staff from First Drinks have been evacuated from the Millbank Tower in London after a student protests over University tuition fees turned ugly....

Venues warned to join Best Bar None

16-Feb-2006

Pubs and clubs risk losing the student pound if they don't sign up to Best Bar None (BBN) accreditation schemes.

University slammed over 60p drinks

18-Nov-2004

by Michelle Robertson Stirling University's student bars have been criticised for continuing to sell shots for as little as 60p ­ despite...

Yates offers Skint card to uni students

09-Sep-2004

Hard-up students are set to save cash at Yates's outlets with the launch of a new student discount card for the high street bar chain. The managed...