# University of the West of England

Canonical URL: [University of the West of England](https://plantbaseduniversities.org/uwe)

Campaign last updated: 2026-11-09T14:35:27.410Z

City: Bristol

## Universities across Europe are going Plant-Based. We are making UWE next\!

In 2025, students at UWE voted in favour of plant-based catering in order to tackle the climate crisis. Since then, UWE has overruled this vote and closed Wild Kitchen- the fully plant-based outlet on campus. We need a plant-based food system if we want any chance of preventing climate emergency, and it’s clear that this is what students want. Their response has been undemocratic and unfair, this needs to change. Join if you want to get involved and campaign for a greener, fairer UWE.

This campaign is recruiting team members. There is no public petition on this page.

## What is the problem?

### 57% of food emissions come from animal products

Food systems are responsible for around a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions, and animal products are the dominant driver. Meat and dairy alone generate more emissions than all the world's planes, ships, and cars combined. Every meal UWE serves is a choice between perpetuating this crisis or being part of the solution.

## What can we do?

### Bring back a Wild Kitchen

Every plate is a decision UWE makes and can  change. Having a fully plant-based outlet was a great step in the right direction, so why did they go backwards. Going 100% plant-based is one of the most visible, controllable ways to actually deliver on that promise. Let’s bring back Wild Kitchen.

## Is that even possible?

University of Graz went fully plant-based. Uni of Bristol has plant-based catering with lines out the door. Edinburgh hit 70%. UWE can be next\!

## Get involved and follow updates

[Visit the campaign page](https://plantbaseduniversities.org/uwe) to join the team, and read the latest campaign timeline.

Contact: hannah2.mcconnell@live.uwe.ac.uk

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