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Science for hedgehogs at Wellesbourne Innovation Campus

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:14:00 GMT

We have recently completed the second year of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme at the University’s Wellesbourne Innovation Campus. Read on to find out more.

Celebrating International Bat Night with a bat-friendly campus

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Recently, University staff shadowed our licensed ecological consultants whilst they carried out an assessment of the more than 60 bat boxes we have on campus. We were thrilled to find quite a number of the boxes occupied, showing that our work to provide habitat and shelter is successful.

University of �� receives £1.5 million grant to support groundbreaking research in sustainable energy, advanced materials, and manufacturing

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:51:49 GMT

The grant from the Wolfson Foundation will go towards the acquisition of a new aberration-corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (ac-STEM), a transformative investment that will create one of the world's leading platforms for electron microscopy and materials characterisation.

Not just a tick box exercise!

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:28:00 GMT

This month we undertook the first ever tick survey on campus to further increase our knowledge about the biodiversity on site. This knowledge enables us to continue employing evidence-based decision making that will benefit both wildlife and people. Read on to find out what we found!

Sustainability in action: Our progress so far

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:55:44 GMT

Staff and students are part of ��’s Sustainability Action Groups, working on projects from climate literacy training to circular economy initiatives - and much more. We spoke to Professor Stephanie Panichelli-Batalla (Global Sustainable Development) to find out what impact the groups have made this year, and how they are helping to drive positive change across ��.

Yellow Rattle Blossoms: Small Seeds, Big Change

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:14:00 GMT

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.

Balsam bashing superheroes in action

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:27:50 GMT

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

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:58:00 GMT

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.

The campus is a bird nursery!

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 GMT

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...)

The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme on ITV News

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 GMT

In 2025, 30 trail cameras recorded wildlife on the Wellesbourne Innovation Campus for an entire month, hereby contributing valuable data to the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The project continues this year. Read on to find out more.

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