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The weather may be changing seasons four times a week, but Veganuary at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø is growing with more ways to take part than ever before. We’re offering a free coffee and a discount on vegan lunches to everyone this month through the Food at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø app. Whether you’re looking for other students who’ve pledged to live life on the veg for a month, or you’re ready to make a meal from field to plate, there’s a student society ready to welcome you.Ìý

Something (free) for everyone

At all our Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø food outlets half of all our meals are vegetarian or vegan, all year round. We’re boosting this and making your 6^th main meal free from all of our cafes and refectories in January. Simply download the ‘Food at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø’ app, and scan this when you get a dish. You get a voucher for a free coffee on us, when you download the app.

Ditch disposables, save money

We’re trialling Club Zero at our outlets, including the IOE from this month. Rent a free reusable cup for the day, and save 25p on your drinks.Ìý

Buddy Up for Veganuary at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø – Grow, Cook, Vote

One of the best ways to get the most out of a new way of eating, or fulfil a pledge is to team up with someone who’s already done it or is doing a similar challenge while you are. There are plenty of vegan-aligned societies at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø that are growing and eating plants, and taking action for the wellbeing of people, animals, and our planet. Here are a quick threeÌýto get you started:Ìý

Animal Rights Society – buddy up, or get your dish rated

The Animal Rights Society are running a ‘’ open to everyone at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, as well as for their members.

Bentham FarmÌý

In Camden the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Urban Farmers Society’s Bentham Farm is open every Saturday, growing food, composting, and growing a small oasis for people and small creatures in the heart of London. These farmers are proudly non-professional and welcome anyone interested in helping and open to learning.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøÌýVegSoc – Friends all year round

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Vegetarian and Vegan Society ‘VegSoc’ is a great space for you to swap recipes, meet like-minded people, and get more out of your time at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø. This society regularly collaborates with like-minded societies across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.

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Sustainable Food Makes a Sustainable University

We’re entering our second year of offering at least 50% ‘veggie-vegan’ at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø outlets, and vegetarian catering as default. Research shows that positive food choices are essential to a positive impact on our climate. This is part of our bigger sustainability strategy ‘Change Possible’. Making so much change for the better, it’s no surprise Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø joined the top 10 UK Universities in the Green League.