TAP top app download banner
theAsianparent Singapore Logo
theAsianparent Singapore Logo
Product Guide
Sign in
  • Together Against RSV
  • SG60
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • Events
  • Holiday Hub
  • Aptamil
    • Immunity
    • Intelligence
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • VIP

Student dies after drinking too much during university initiation

20 Dec, 2016
Student dies after drinking too much during university initiation

He got really drunk and they ... didn’t realise he had stopped breathing until it was too late.

A first year university student from the UK collapsed and perished after playing a drinking game during a university initiation.

He died with his parents at his bedside

The 20-year-old, named Ed Farmer, took part in an initiation wherein students are dared to drink large amounts of alcohol and then perform various and usually dangerous challenges.

One student who asked not to be named, said “Apparently it was part of a society initiation. He got really drunk and they … didn’t realise he had stopped breathing until it was too late.”

Ed was immediately rushed to the hospital after he collapsed, but sadly he died a day after with both of his parents by his side.

Ed Farmer’s father shares: “You have undoubtedly proved to each and every one of us that there is such a thing as ‘the guy who has it all’ – the intelligence, the humour, the looks and the personality. Not many people can challenge a position like that. Thank you for all the memories.”

Similar incidents have happened before

Sadly, Ed’s death is not a rare occurrence as similar incidents have happened before. Back in 2006, a student named Gavin Britton, died after drinking the equivalent of three bottles of wine during an initiation for the golf society.

Universities have also attempted to crack down on the practice since it’s proving to be a dangerous practice among students

Go to the next page to learn more about the dangers of excessive drinking.

Excessive drinking is very dangerous

It’s no secret that excessive drinking is very dangerous, as excessive amounts of alcohol not only cause alcohol poisoning, but alcohol also has long-term effects on the body.

Partner Stories
Comfort, Care, and Confidence for New Mums  with PEM Confinement Nannies
Comfort, Care, and Confidence for New Mums with PEM Confinement Nannies
Relax & Recover with PNSG Postnatal Massage
Relax & Recover with PNSG Postnatal Massage
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
Celebrity Dad Mark Lee Shares the 3 P's of Raising School Going Children - Parenting Tips, PSLE Preparation & Protecting Your Child’s Eyesight!
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being
NTUC First Campus (NFC) Expands Child Support Model to Include Support for Mental Well-being

Here are just a few of the negative effects of excessive drinking:

  • Injury. Being excessively inebriated drastically increases your chances of being injured. According to statistics, alcohol is a factor in 60% of fatal burn injuries, drownings, and homicides; 50% of severe trauma injuries and sexual assaults; and 40% of fatal motor vehicle crashes, suicides, and fatal falls.
  • Health problems. Heavy drinking can cause liver disease, heart disease, sleep disorders, depression, stroke, and bleeding from the stomach.
  • Birth defects. Drinking during pregnancy can cause a lot of birth defects, and other serious problems for the unborn child. This is why women who are pregnant, or are planning on having a child should refrain from drinking alcohol.
  • Addiction. Alcohol can also cause addiction among people who drink excessively. Alcohol addiction not only causes the person to become excessively dependent on alcohol, but also causes them to have a lot of problems when it comes to their relationship with their close friends and family.

Sources: dailymail.co.uk, mirror.co.uk

Be sure to check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful stories, questions, and answers from parents and experts alike. If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from sg.theAsianparent.com!!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Nasreen Majid

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Student dies after drinking too much during university initiation
Share:
  • Kid's Sports Aren't Just About Winning—This Rugby Dad is Here to Prove It

    Kid's Sports Aren't Just About Winning—This Rugby Dad is Here to Prove It

  • SG60 List: MOH Singapore Puts Mental Health First with National Mindline 1771

    SG60 List: MOH Singapore Puts Mental Health First with National Mindline 1771

  • When Trust Is Broken: What Parents Can Learn from the Preschool Tripping Incident

    When Trust Is Broken: What Parents Can Learn from the Preschool Tripping Incident

  • Kid's Sports Aren't Just About Winning—This Rugby Dad is Here to Prove It

    Kid's Sports Aren't Just About Winning—This Rugby Dad is Here to Prove It

  • SG60 List: MOH Singapore Puts Mental Health First with National Mindline 1771

    SG60 List: MOH Singapore Puts Mental Health First with National Mindline 1771

  • When Trust Is Broken: What Parents Can Learn from the Preschool Tripping Incident

    When Trust Is Broken: What Parents Can Learn from the Preschool Tripping Incident

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
  • Family Occasions
  • Lifestyle
  • Normal Delivery
  • Ages & Stages
  • Trying To Conceive
  • News
  • TAP Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
© Copyright theAsianparent 2025. All rights reserved
About Us|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it