Here is Univeristy of Southampton’s response to our Freedom of Information request:

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

A: We do not have a policy on the use of fur: however, we do not encourage students using fur and subsequently run ethical practice-based projects in each level where we encourage students to find and explore alternatives to leather and fur.

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

A: Fur does not officially feature anywhere in our undergraduate Fashion or Textile Design programmes, other than if a student has chosen to introduce fur in their work independently, despite being challenged when doing so.

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: No

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:wsaenqs@soton.ac.uk