Communications and Public Affairs

The Communications and Public Affairs division is part of External Relations. The team brings together internal communications, media relations and social media management, research communications, political and civic affairs and corporate events.

Together we are responsible for promoting the University's reputation for excellence in research, teaching and operations in the UK and overseas and for providing communications advice and events support to the University’s internal and external stakeholders.

For expert comment on breaking news stories and to arrange interviews, filming and photography, please contact the Press Office.

Key contacts

Sabina Frediani
Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Joy Vogt
Executive Officer and PA to Director of External Relations and Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Joanne Carr
Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Rich Durber
Associate Director of Political and Civic Affairs

Kate Mizen
Head of Internal Communications [Monday to Wednesday]

Joanna Brown
Head of Internal Communications [Wednesday to Friday]

Hannah Jefferies
Head of Research Communications

Sian Winston
Head of Corporate Events