Case Studies

Take a look at the practices and interventions that universities and students’ unions have developed whilst participating in our programs.

'Never Have I Ever' at Durham Students' Union

A campaign to target student drinking safety and to help create an attitudinal shift among the student population

VIPres at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Students' Union

An initiative to reduce damage and noise disturbance in halls of residence as a result of pre-drinking.

University of East Anglia’s Good Night Out Campaign

University of East Anglia tackle sexual and physical harassment.

'Have a Word' at Durham University

An intervention to tackle irresponsible consumption and to improve student wellbeing

Alcohol Awareness Events

Promotion of alcohol and safety advice, along with campaigns and resources can amend negative attitudes about alcohol and encourage responsible consumption amongst students

The Students’ Union at UWE encourages students to reflect on their drinking through peer-to-peer interaction.

Drink Rethink at the University of the West of England (UWE)

Student ambassadors from the Students' Union at UWE took part in Drink Rethink, encouraging their peers to reflect on their drinking behaviours

In November 2022, the Students' Union at UWE took part in Drink Rethink with SOS-UK, reaching over 100 students.

Non-Alcohol-Focused Events

Non-alcohol-focused events are a valuable way for universities to be inclusive of those who do not drink alcohol.

Communications as a student drug intervention

There are many student drug interventions that can be used, some are unique to the university and/or students' union, dependent on their students and the needs that they have, but many are effective and receive good student engagement and outcomes.

Drug Awareness and Education

Discover the importance of drug awareness and education and how this can take place, with examples from universities and students' unions.

Working with external agencies

Find out about the external agencies that you could work with, what this might look like, the benefits of doing this and the challenges that may be encountered, in addition to detailing some examples.

Working with internal staff

Discover the internal staff who can work together and input into drug harm reduction work, with case study examples of how to do this.

Events as a drug intervention

Discover the importance of drug awareness and education and how this can take place, with examples from universities and students' unions.

Late Night Do It Right at Lancaster University and Students' Union

The Late Night Do It Right campaign is an intervention that was introduced with the intention of promoting responsible alcohol consumption within the student population.