Communications and Reputation

The communications section is responsible for enhancing the reputation of the University. This team includes staff working in:

  • Media relations
  • Research communications
  • Corporate events
  • Public affairs
  • Community relations
  • Internal communications

We promote positive messages about the University’s strengths through a variety of communications channels to a wide range of audiences including our students, staff, local community, prospective students, businesses, research partners, other universities, influencers and policy makers.

General Enquiries

Louise O’Keeffe
PA to the Director of Communications and Reputation/Administrative Officer

Key people

Director of Communications and Reputation
Paula Mitchell

Deputy Director of Communications
Kathryn Hobbs

Deputy Director of Communications and Head of International Reputation
Richard Smith

Departments

Campaigns and Branding

Head of Campaigns and Reputation
Claire Doggett

Community Engagement

Head of Communications and Engagement
Danann Swanton

Find out more about our Community Engagement

Internal Communications

Public Affairs

Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations
Ross Matthewman

Find out more about our Public Affairs