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Yellow Rattle Blossoms: Small Seeds, Big Change

A year after sowing yellow rattle on the Dinosaur Field, the University is already seeing the benefits of this remarkable native wildflower. Known as the “meadow maker”, yellow rattle helps reduce the dominance of grasses, creating the conditions needed for a greater diversity of wildflowers and pollinators to thrive.
Wed 24 Jun 2026, 16:14 | Tags: SDG 15 - Life on Land

Balsam bashing superheroes in action

A pretty pink flower that has a devastating impact in the UK - read on to find out what we do to control Himalayan balsam on campus.


Moth species that made evolutionary history is found on campus for the first time

The 2026 survey season is in full swing and we had our first moth survey of the year. Read on to find out what we found.

Fri 12 Jun 2026, 08:58 | Tags: SDG 15 - Life on Land

The campus is a bird nursery!

Have you ever noticed all the bird and bat boxes, bug hotels, and various other structures on campus to help local wildlife thrive? Read on to find out how a simple-looking wooden bird box can make a difference to 4 tiny... (no spoilers here, sorry...)

Thu 04 Jun 2026, 15:29 | Tags: SDG 15 - Life on Land

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