Here is Teeside University’s response to our Freedom of Information request:

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

A: The design department within our School of Science, Engineering and Design does not currently have a written policy on the use of fur on its fashion design programmes.

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

A: Real fur does not currently feature in any of our fashion programmes either as students using fur in projects or any taught elements

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

A: The university has not received 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: No, the design department does not engage with any of the above

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: Robert Burton, Head of Department, r.burton@tees.ac.uk