ANGER over price rises in JC’s have manifested in a Facebook page showing public indignation.
EATS: The Facebook page claims the food is the reason for the higher drinks prices.
The page (available at was created at the end of September in protest at the increase of prices in the students’ union bar.
All beer prices have increased, including Carlsberg, which has gone up by ten per cent on last year’s price.
Some of the posts on the Facebook page included: “Chug not Chomp!” and “£2.70 a pint, you’re having a laugh!!”
Jonathan Collier, a second year zoology student, labelled the price rise as ‘horrendous’.
Mr Collier said: “We’re students and must have the most expensive SU bar in the country. Why are the bare essentials at university becoming so expensive?”
The page states that its mission is to lower the ‘exorbitant’ prices in the campus bar.
Chris Melvin, an engineering doctorate student who has been at Swansea University for six years, said: “It’s been a bit of a price hike, but at the end of the day prices have gone up across the board.
“It does feel like a jump this year, but all money raised does go into the Students’ Union.”
The page, whose owner remains a mystery, goes on to say: “Why pay £5.20 for a burger and chips, when you can burn a few calories by walking to Le Cafe and get one for £3.50.”
Societies and services officer of the Students’ Union, Josh Hayman, said: “I’m disappointed at the rumours being voiced in the group.
“We continue to consistently offer the best value for students in our bars and venues, with all money being invested back in to student experience.
“Prices are reviewed yearly in line with the national budget and we keep our margins as low as possible to ensure fair prices.”
JC’s is still one of the cheapest Students’ Unions bar according to research done by Matthew Hurst, the Students’ Unions Student Representation & Campaigns Co-ordinator.
Mr Hurst’s research is based on Universities with “a similar set up, main campus, similar student cohort, similar mission group standing” and found that Swansea is still one of the least expensive.
