Green Gown Awards 2018 - Newcastle University Student’s Union - Finalist

Stu Brew is a sustainable microbrewery managed by students through Go Volunteer at Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU). Founded by Go Volunteer (formerly SCAN) and brewing since 2013, we were awarded funding from the National Union of Students’ (NUS) ‘Student Green Fund’ – one of only 25 initiatives in the UK to be awarded funding. Stu Brew has since established a partnership with the School of Engineering to act as a research unit for sustainable brewery design, working closely with academics from the school and other local microbreweries in the North East to improve processes and share best practice.

As a commercial enterprise, Stu Brew is always increasing its presence in the area, with both NUSU and local businesses stocking our products – a planned expansion from 2.5 barrel capacity to 6 barrel capacity demonstrates the ongoing commercial success of the enterprise and the ongoing commitment of the University and NUSU.

Top 3 learnings:

• Being green isn’t always easy, but it pays off in the long run.
• Students are adaptable, they can take on any challenge as a team.
• Projects gain a life of their own quickly, always start with a strong mission statement.

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• Green Gown Awards 2018 – Enterprise – Newcastle University SU – Finalist (click to hide)