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| University of Bradford replaces bar with alcohol-free cafe | |
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| The refurbished space, pictured in an artist's impression, features a games area | The refurbished space, pictured in an artist's impression, features a games area |
| A university has transformed one of its student union bars into an alcohol-free social space in response to changing student habits. | A university has transformed one of its student union bars into an alcohol-free social space in response to changing student habits. |
| The University of Bradford has replaced pints and pitchers with hot drinks, bubble tea and smoothies at its new cafe, Brew and Co Kitchen. | The University of Bradford has replaced pints and pitchers with hot drinks, bubble tea and smoothies at its new cafe, Brew and Co Kitchen. |
| Research published by the charity Drinkaware in 2022 found that 26% of 16-24 year-olds did not drink - the highest percentage of any age group. | Research published by the charity Drinkaware in 2022 found that 26% of 16-24 year-olds did not drink - the highest percentage of any age group. |
| A university spokesperson said student life was "quite different to years ago" and it had "acted on what students wanted in order to be more inclusive". | A university spokesperson said student life was "quite different to years ago" and it had "acted on what students wanted in order to be more inclusive". |
| A university spokesperson said they were responding to changing student habits | A university spokesperson said they were responding to changing student habits |
| A bar serving alcohol has been retained in the basement of the students' union building and alcohol-free "mocktails" will be available. | A bar serving alcohol has been retained in the basement of the students' union building and alcohol-free "mocktails" will be available. |
| Aleem Bashir, CEO of University of Bradford Union of Students, said students today had less money to spend on going out. | Aleem Bashir, CEO of University of Bradford Union of Students, said students today had less money to spend on going out. |
| "A lot of students now have part-time jobs, some may have multiple jobs. When you have to wake up early morning for a shift you can't be going in there hungover," he said. | "A lot of students now have part-time jobs, some may have multiple jobs. When you have to wake up early morning for a shift you can't be going in there hungover," he said. |
| "It's about diversifying the offering for students now and just making the options of non-alcoholic drinks available to them." | "It's about diversifying the offering for students now and just making the options of non-alcoholic drinks available to them." |
| One of the features of the "phenomenal" new space was a games area, he added. | One of the features of the "phenomenal" new space was a games area, he added. |
| It also has many traditional bar features, including large TV screens for watching sport, a dancefloor, darts, pool and shuffleboard. | It also has many traditional bar features, including large TV screens for watching sport, a dancefloor, darts, pool and shuffleboard. |
| It comes as a night-time economy conference held in Yorkshire was told businesses need to start offering more for young people who do not drink alcohol. | It comes as a night-time economy conference held in Yorkshire was told businesses need to start offering more for young people who do not drink alcohol. |
| Other factors in younger generations turning away from alcohol that have been cited include an increased awareness of health risks, the impact of social media and the higher cost of a night out. | Other factors in younger generations turning away from alcohol that have been cited include an increased awareness of health risks, the impact of social media and the higher cost of a night out. |
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