Here is Chelsea College of Arts response to our Freedom of Information request:

Q: Does your HE establishment have a policy on the use of fur?

A: No.

Q: Does real fur feature in any of your fashion or design courses, and if so, in what way?

A: Fur does not feature in course handbooks.

Q: What financial support, including sponsored competitions do you receive from the fur industry?

A: UAL does not receive any financial support from the fur industry.

Q: Does your HE establishment allow or facilitate the fur industry to promote design competitions, summer schools, sponsorships, internships, or scholarships?

A: Information not held.

This university has no clear stance on the use of fur.

Real fur is cruel and unnecessary. Please urge the University to adopt a fur free policy.  Email: Caryn Simonson – Programme Director, c.simonson@chelsea.arts.ac.uk