Students have accused a university of “greenwashing” after it spent almost £24,000 on a life-size statue of Greta Thunberg.
Winchester University has been accused of ignoring its commitment to the environment by protesters.
They have called for beef to be taken off the canteen menu, as well as cheaper vegan options and buildings to be made more energy efficient as opposed to “wasting money on meaningless statues”.
Student union president Megan Ball criticised the decision to erect the statue when it was unveiled in 2021, saying it showed that cuts and students’ mental health were not prioritised enough by Winchester.
Locals have also been left shocked by the move, due to the Swedish activist having no connection with the Hampshire city.