Staff and students worked with community volunteers to progress with the final stages of a project to re-introduce shrubs and wildflowers to the site.

They planted more than 25 native species including Bluebells, Enchanters Nightshade, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Sweet Violet and Foxglove which were bought from a nursery specialising in wild plants with a Yorkshire origin.

The day was organised by the Campus Environmental Action Group who have been operating for more than two years.

Group chairman Ruth James said: “We have had support from the University of Hull Alumni and Development Fund to improve the biodiversity of the campus and have used part of the money provided to engage a local gardening contractor to plant hedging and trees around the edge of the campus grounds.

“The final part of this project is to plant wildflowers and shrubs in suitable locations to create diverse and natural habitats for insects, birds and small mammals.

“Staff and students have worked on this pro-ject over the last year and have also raised further funds for bird and bat boxes with various activities including a plant sale and a guess the weight of the pumpkin competition.

“The campus grounds are a vital part of the wildlife corridor between Oliver’s Mount and the fields to the south and a feeding site for migrating birds.

“We hope the work we carry out now will have environmental benefits for many years to come.”