Press office

The University of Northampton's Publications and Publicity team help to keep staff, students and key stakeholders up-to-date with the latest news, events and information from the University.

The team's work:

• Promotes the University as an excellent place to study and work
• Raises awareness of all of the University's courses and activities, at local, national and international levels
• Builds the University's reputation at local, national and international levels

The team's work covers a range of areas of internal and external communications, including:

• Writing and issuing news releases to relevant media (all news stories should initially be discussed with your School Manager who will work with the press office)
• Working with the media to take advantage of any relevant opportunities, including arranging interviews and media attendance at events
• Liaising with MPs and organising MP visits to the University
• Providing media training, on an individual or workshop basis
• Copywriting for a range of print and e-publications
• Design and production of key University publications and promotional material (all requests for copywriting, design and production must initially be discussed with School Account Managers in the Marketing and External Relations Department)
• Managing and developing the University's Editorial Style Guide
• Guidance on the use of branding and logos
• Production of the Park Avenue staff magazine
• Production of the Park Ave-news e-newsletter
• Managing and adding content to the staff and student Intranet
• Managing social media activity and monitoring
• Monitoring media coverage and producing statistical reports
• Managing and advising on crisis communications

Please contact the Publications and Publicity team for more information.