The University of Bradford is home to 120,000 bees!

The University of Bradford has its fair share of green spaces, some of it truly idyllic. A 'no mow' policy in May (which means grass verges and other areas have been left uncut) has given these enclaves even more of a rural, less urban feel.

The green spaces provide an escape for students busy with exams but if you stop and listen, some are a hive of activity all their own.

That's because the university is home to around 120,000 bees!

You can watch a video of the university bees here.

As part of the University's sustainable campus goals, the university has had bees on the site for about 10 years. Around 20 members of staff are trained and work with the Bradford Bees Association to care for the bees.

Honeybees can range up to five miles so the university's bees help pollinate plants around the city. All of this is part of the university's continuing work on sustainability.

Feel free to share any interesting facts about bees and honey below, I'd love to check them out

Becky