Becoming a Fairtrade University was the joint achievement of staff and the students’ union and demonstrates that the University is doing great things to make sure its campus is more ethical by promoting and raising awareness and availability of products with the FAIRTRADE Mark.
The approved application showed that the University made a commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade products such as food, drinks and clothing are making sure they are available in as many outlets as possible on its campuses(such as the student dining halls, cafés, students’ union bar and shop). The University will continue to expand its product range, to raise awareness of Fairtrade and highlight the benefits it brings to producers in developing countries with students and staff. Dr Robin Baker, Vice Chancellor of the University of Chichester: "As one of the largest institutions in West Sussex, and as a university with a Christian foundation, we are committed to supporting a fair deal for producers in the developing world. This commitment is shared by staff and students alike. Thousands of people pass through the doors of our University every year and each one can make a positive difference. We are delighted that we are now a part of the Fairtrade movement.”
Casper Beade, the Students’ Union President, said: "Our Students' Union has been dealing in the supply of Fairtrade products for a number of years now, from foodstuffs to a range of University clothing. As the Students' voice we are very happy to work with the University to campaign to raise awareness and to increase the availability of Fairtrade products in order to support farmers in countries in need of development."
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