We’re very proud to announce that University of Warwick has been awarded a Silver AccreditationLink opens in a new window for being a Hedgehog Friendly CampusLink opens in a new window, just one year after achieving Bronze status. Achieving a silver award means a great deal to our community as it reflects our growing commitment to becoming a more environmentally friendly campus.

The Hedgehog Friendly Campus Team at Warwick is continuing their work to raise awareness of the decline of hedgehogs and the challenges they face, as well as helping to create safe spaces on campus for them to thrive. In 2020, the Mammal SocietyLink opens in a new window’s report stated that one quarter of native UK mammals are now at risk of extinction and that the hedgehog population declined of at least 46% over 13 years.

In the past year, students and staff at Warwick have:

• Organised regular litter picks – sign up now for our Wednesday Warwick Wombles litter picks here,
• Worked with local community, such as providing information about the risks of bonfires to local businesses,
• Produced a garden maintenance and hedgehog friendly-guide for students who live in off-campus accommodations,
• Conducted hedgehog survey on the main and Wellesbourne campuses.

Our Hedgehog Friendly Campus team will continue their efforts and start to work towards the Gold Accreditation.

If you’re interested in becoming a Hedgehog Friendly Campus volunteer email sustainability@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.