University to give free breakfasts

A university is offering all its students and staff free breakfasts for the next three months as part of efforts to try to combat the cost-ofliving crisis.

Glasgow Caledonian University said the scheme was being brought in at what was a “particularly challenging time” for many.

From today, staff and students can tuck into a free hot breakfast, fruit and a cup of tea or coffee from the university’s George Moore restaurant.

The initiative, which will initially run until the end of February, is part of a partnership the university has with independent hospitality food service provider Baxter Storey.

The breakfasts will be available from 8am to 11am, Monday to Friday, with an extra counter in operation in the restaurant to cope with the anticipated demand.

University principal and vice-chancellor Professor Pamela Gillies said: “We know that the cost-of-living crisis has made this a particularly challenging time for our university community.

“This GCU initiative will provide our students and staff with the opportunity to start their day with a free, healthy, and warming breakfast.”

A report last month warned almost 300,000 students will be gravely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis.

The report by Millionplus, the association for modern universities in the UK, said a student recruitment and retention crisis could be created if the challenges facing students are not addressed.