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Area @areajournal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

New in Area: 'Feeding hungry students: Geographies of on-campus free food provision across England' by @emmawainwright.bsky.social et al. doi.org/10.1111/area... #geosky

Screenshot of a paper abstract in Area by Emma Wainwright, Ellen McHugh & Mamoon Bhuyan (2026) entitled: 'Feeding Hungry Students: Geographies of On-Campus Free Food Provision Across England' with a black banner at the top.

In 2023, one in four UK universities was reported to be operating a food bank for their students amidst a ‘cost-of-learning crisis’. With nearly half of students facing financial difficulty, student food poverty has become a vital issue in contemporary higher education, with food banks marking an important addition to on-campus student support. This paper adds to the growing extant literature on food banks by empirically and conceptually examining the geographies of on-campus free food provision across English universities. We define free food provision for university students as food that is free at the point of collection and consumption and is based on presumed and/or evidenced student need. The paper draws on qualitative and quantitative data from a survey administered to all English universities to map provision across institutions and explore on-campus geographies of free food. It makes two important contributions to existing research. First and empirically, it moves the discussion of food poverty and educational institutions beyond a focus on schools and families with children. Second, and conceptually, it extends understandings of food poverty alleviation beyond food banks to consider a broader set of mechanisms through which support is given to those in need, with universities vitally positioned to tackle food poverty given their role in anchoring students in place. The paper concludes by questioning the longer-term commitment and sustainability of free food provision across universities in England at a time of financial uncertainty.

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Emma Wainwright @emmawainwright.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

One-day seminar event May 8th at Brunel University of London: "The Role of Educational Institutions in Alleviating Food Poverty" - please join us at this free event with excellent speakers on food poverty and use of food banks. Registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-role-o...

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The Role of Educational Institutions in Alleviating Food Poverty

Join us for a seminar on food poverty & free food provision in education, featuring top scholars & practitioners. #FoodInsecurity #Education

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Emma Wainwright @emmawainwright.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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The Role of Educational Institutions in Alleviating Food Poverty

Join us for a seminar on food poverty & free food provision in education, featuring top scholars & practitioners. #FoodInsecurity #Education

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Emma Wainwright @emmawainwright.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Short call for cross-sector evidence on best practice in inclusive and ethical research, including from Education and Human Geography - please submit any evidence to @tarryngodfrey.bsky.social

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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

🌟 The BERA Blog: Highlights of 2024 🌟 Gerry Czerniawski, BERA Blog Lead Editor, reflects on yet another outstanding year for the BERA Blog! 📝 Read here: bera.ac.uk/blog/the-ber...

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