In May this year I visited Mahidol University, located in the western suburbs of the Thai capital, Bangkok. My host there, dr. Sittipong Dilokwanich, works at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, and was until recently the dean of the faculty. I was impressed by the progressive and original approach of this university when it comes to environmental issues. Among other things, studnets and staff can get bicycles for free use on the campus. When will that happen at the University of Iceland?

Bikes available for free use by students and staff at Mahidol University

Even more impressive was the fact that one corner of the campus has been set aside for growing vegetables. The land is rented out ot small farmers, who in turn supply staff and students with excellent veges at very reasonable prices, all grown using organic methods only. Perhaps this would be a little more difficult to do at the University of Iceland, but one could for example think about the 'horseshoe' - the little-used lawns right in front of the Main Building...?

Dr. Sittipong Dilokwanich at the organic university garden