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Welcome to our News Page. Read on for updates on what the Energy and Sustainability Team has been up to!
Celebrating the University鈥檚 60th Anniversary with nature
Our 糖心TV at Night event series forms part of the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 60th Anniversary celebrations.
Results of the first moth survey at a new location
We have been conducting moth surveys on campus since 2023Link opens in a new window and this year we are exploring a new site with the help of moth enthusiast Dan Hall (Teaching Fellow, School of Modern Languages and Cultures).
Survey confirms presence of hedgehogs at Gibbet Hill
We have been conducting hedgehog footprint tunnel surveys since 2022 and this is only the second time that we found hedgehog footprints on campus!
Webbing on trees and bushes - what does it mean?
There have been several reports of an extensive amount of webbing on trees and shrubs across campus. These webs were spun by various ermine moth species to shelter the developing caterpillars.
Small mammal survey - May 2025
We have been working in partnership with since 2023 to undertake small mammal surveys on campus. Small mammals are vital links of the food chain, and are also often used as indicators of habitat quality and complexity. However, as they are notoriously difficult to observe, small mammal surveys are often conducted using humane live trapping methods, such as using Longworth traps.
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