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Student food poverty: The role of universities in free food provision

University students are living through a cost-of-learning crisis with many unable to afford basic necessities. While we know the significant role of schools and nurseries in free food provision, much less is known about universities.

Monday 30 Mar 2026
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Applications open for research on Society Collections

Thursday 26 Mar 2026
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Book now for our summer 2026 events

Monday 23 Mar 2026
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Young Geographer of the Year and Rex Walford Award 2026 open for entries

Monday 23 Mar 2026
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