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Fairtrade at the University of BradfordThe University of Bradford achieved institution-wide Fairtrade status in December 2006 making more ethically sound food and drink choices available for its staff and students.
The University hopes that by achieving Fairtrade status, students and staff will become more aware of the inequalities of trade and the implications of their buying decisions. Fairtrade empowers people to challenge the ways that trade works: every member of a University can make socially responsible choices.
The activities during Fairtrade Fortnight offer the opportunity to find out more about Fairtrade and to question and discuss both the concept and the trademark.
Visit the Fairtrade website: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ (external site, will open in a new window)
With the exception of the event on 29th February you do not need to book to attend these events - just turn up!
Wednesday 27 February, 5.30pm - 7:30pm, E59 Richmond Building
What is the difference between Fairtrade and Trade Justice? How do the two interact? What are the economics behind Fairtrade?
Debate with:
Fair trade tea, coffee and cakes to be served at the Treehouse Café after the debate
Thursday 28 February, 5pm - 7pm, E59 Richmond Building
Film documentary by Marc Thomas on the economic, health and environmental havoc caused throughout the world by the Coca Cola company, with discussion chaired by Bradford University ethics and environment officer Jen Fox
Thursday 28 February, Treehouse Cafe
Celebrate all things chocolatey with molé, cakes and treats. The chocolate theme will be continued in the evening for Treehouse's regular ACOUSTIC OPEN SPACE (6-10pm), all musicians, poets and performers welcome!
Friday 29 February, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Norcroft Conference Centre
Drama group and discussion, Fairtrade stalls.
The Ugly Tree and greenhouse Northwest present a one act play written by
Robin Graham and Directed by Tony Banks. Discussion after the play will
focus on how Fairtrade can make a difference. Peter is sixteen. He has not
been living at home for some time. His parents have given him up for dead.
But this weekend
Peter returns, looking to be part of the family once again.
"Really powerful" Adam Askew, Oxfam
"A startling, very ununsal story" Kevin Dyer, Action Transport
Theatre Coy
To book please contact Katherine Wyatt on 236286 or k.j.wyatt@bradford.ac.uk
Saturday 1 March, 11am – 12.30pm, Treehouse Cafe
With the Commonwealth Storytellers, followed by crafts with a Fairtrade theme. Café open for drinks, cakes and light lunch.
Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th at 6pm (Steve Biko Boardroom, Communal Building) and Wednesday March 5th at 2pm (J19, Richmond Building)
Event flyer (PDF, will open in a new window)
A meeting with Anan from Olive Co-operative
J19 Richmond
Event flyer (PDF,
will open in a new window)
Wednesday 5 March, Treehouse Cafe
Come and sample the variety and versatility of nuts in main courses, salads and puddings. Fairtrade nut tasting.
Richmond Building
Heaton Mount
Seasons
School of Management
Treehouse Cafe
