Bournemouth University introduced a non-smoking and vaping policy at the beginning of the academic year, ahead of Rishi Sunak’s “smoke-free generation” plans.
The non-smoking and vaping policy was launched to promote a safer and healthier workspace for Bournemouth University students as well as promoting sustainability.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited at the ‘Talbot Campus’ at any time, including car parks, buildings, and walkways, as well as ash trays and smoking bins having been covered.
All students, staff and visitors have been expected to comply with the smoke-free policy which is due to run until the end of the month.
Sunak announced his plans to gradually phase out the sale of cigarettes in England at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester yesterday.
The plan aims to raise the legal age of smoking every year by a year, so that eventually no one will be able to legally buy tobacco.
Although Bournemouth University’s smoke-free pilot is only scheduled until the end of October, Student Union President Chike Dike, said he thinks it is something that could become permanent at the Uni.
He said: “It is definitely a positive thing for the uni. It enables a cleaner, safer environment for all as well as promoting cultural change.”
In 2022, the University was ranked in the top three percent across the world for their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The university also promotes sustainability through holding Vintage Clothing sales regularly and have plans in place to reach Net zero by 2030/31.