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First ever harvest mouse nest survey on campus
Earlier this year we discovered the presence of harvest mice on campus. On Sunday 12th October, we undertook the first ever harvest mouse nest survey on campus.
The Big Butterfly Count results are out!
The Big Butterfly CountLink opens in a new window is Butterfly Conservation's UK-wide citizen science initiative and the world's largest butterfly survey. This year it took place between 18th July and 10th August, and we celebrated it by holding our own surveys and introductory walks for those wanting to learn more about butterflies.
555,000 kWh Electricity, 926,000 kWh Heat, 7 Million Litres Water: Our 2024/25 Savings
Each day the Energy and Sustainability team checks and analyses energy and water data from thousands of meters we have on campus, tackling inefficiencies and spotting potential issues early. These efforts have led to reduced carbon emissions and costs from electricity, heating and water.
Record breaking moth survey with a special guest
We’ve been running monthly moth surveys on campus since July 2023. What began as a routine check quickly turned into an extraordinary milestone as our second anniversary survey at a new siteLink opens in a new window delivered results beyond anything we’d seen before.
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