Here is Univesity of Wolverhampton’s 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 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: The Faculty of Arts does not use fur within the fashion and design courses offered

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

A: The University and the Faculty of Arts does has not sought sponsorship from any fur related companies and neither receives sponsorship from any fur related companies.

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

A: The University procurement process and the Faculty of Arts does not promote any of the competitions listed and does not facilitate promotion from any of the listed programmes or companies

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: Joanne Bloodworth, Course Leader Fashion, J.Bloodworth@wlv.ac.uk