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

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

A: No, the University does not have a policy on the use of fur. To date, programme leaders have not felt this to be necessary as no University staff nor students have wanted to use real fur

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

A: No, real fur does not feature in any fashion courses.

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

A: The University does not receive any financial support from members of 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

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: Arabella Plouviez, Academic Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Design, Arabella.plouviez@sunderland.ac.uk