NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY NOMINATED FOR PETA2 US'S FIRST 'MOST VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY UK UNIVERSITIES' LIST
The Vote Is On to Determine the UK's Best Vegetarian University

Nottingham, UK — Nowhere is the fast-growing demand for nutritious, humane vegan food more evident than on university campuses. So peta2 US, the youth arm of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals US, asked students across the country to vote for the campus they think should be on the list of the "Most Vegetarian-Friendly UK Universities", and Nottingham got straight "A's".

With dishes on their menu like Kusherie, Egyptian Rice and Lentils served with a rich tomato sauce, it's easy to see how Nottingham made the grade. And since Nottingham has a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the UK, it is only suitable that the city's university would match those standards. Everyone who casts a vote at peta2.com/uk will be automatically entered to win a £50 Amazon gift card.

Why are so many students giving meat, eggs, and dairy products failing grades? Vegetarians are on average fitter and trimmer than meat-eaters, so being vegan is the way to go if you want to avoid piling on the pounds. Also, consumption of meat and other animal products has been conclusively linked to heart attacks, diabetes and other killers. And going vegetarian is the single-best thing that you can do to help stop animal suffering.

”Nottingham University is meeting its students' demand for smart food choices in the most delicious ways imaginable, and educating them in the process", says peta2 US's Dan Shannon. "After all, what more valuable lessons can students learn than how to help stop animal suffering and protect their own health at the same time?"

Other nominees include Bristol, Glasgow and UEA. Universities were chosen according to student nominations, feedback through MySpace and Facebook and direct communication with the schools. Everyone is eligible to vote, and winners will be announced in November.

To view the entire list of the 10 UK universities that were nominated and to cast your vote, please visit peta2.com/uk.