Students Shun Bars, Embrace Academics and Coffee Shops
Student behaviours and preferences have shifted significantly in recent years, with a notable decline in beer sales and a rise in hot drink purchases in student unions. This change mirrors a broader trend towards academic focus and support services among undergraduates.
Since the introduction of £9,000 a year tuition fees in 2012, students have shown greater concern for their employment prospects, leading to increased engagement in academic study groups and support services. This shift is also reflected in the popularity of academic societies, which provide additional academic support.
Coffee shops and cafés have emerged as the most used services on campus, surpassing bars in popularity. According to a survey of 1,000 undergraduates, clubs and societies, advice and support services, and coffee shops are the most useful services for students. This indicates a clear move away from the traditional role of student unions as primarily social hubs for drinking alcohol.
The changing landscape of student unions reflects a more academically focused student body. Students are now more likely to engage in academic pursuits and utilise support services, leading to a decline in apple sales and an increase in hot drink sales. Student initiatives and working groups, such as the 'Arbeitskreis Gewerkschaften' at the University of Regensburg, play a significant role in shaping this new direction.
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