Here is University of South Wales response to our Freedom of Information request:

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

A: The University does not have a documented policy on the use of fur

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

A: No.  The use of fur does not fit in with our ethos and theUniversity does not support or recommend its use. 

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

A: None

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

A: None

This university discourages the use of fur but has no written policy to support this.

Please urge the University to adopt a written fur free policy.  Email: Barry Atkins, Dean – Faculty of Creative Industries, barry.atkins@southwales.ac.uk