The bronze artwork cost the university £23,760 as part of the new developmentA controversial life-size statue of Greta Thunberg has been unveiled at Winchester University despite being branded a 'vanity project' by critics. After a year of work the statue - which cost £23,760 and was funded by the university as part of its £50million West Downs Centre development - has been unveiled. The backlash has continued despite the official unveiling, as the Winchester University and College Union (UCU) posted a motion of censure on social media. 'As the university for sustainability and social justice we are proud to honour this inspirational woman in this way. Another local, Michelle Coombs, added: 'I think the sculpture itself is very good but Greta has no connection with Winchester, or am I wrong?'

Source: Daily Mail March 30, 2021 18:45 UTC