The National Union of Students and the Home Office has launched an alcohol-based initiative reduce excessive alcohol consumption at university campuses

Student unions are asked to offer at least one “quality, non-alcoholic, mainstream social event” every six months and particularly during freshers’ welcome weeks.

Universities will also be expected to develop policies and communications schemes on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, to train staff and to work with off-campus licensed premises and retailers “to ensure their operations encourage responsible and safe alcohol consumption”.

The Home Office says it has committed more than £90,000 for the one-year pilot and may extend the funding into a second year.

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