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External Relations and Communication Services

 

External Relations and Communication Services - what we do ...

  • Public relations
    Dealing with journalists' enquiries; communicating the University's good news to the media (and via the website); issues and crisis management; providing media training; internal communications. See Press Office
  • Web content
    Co-ordinate external website content across the University. See behind the University website
  • Enquiries
    Promoting the University globally through various communications incorporating the prospectus, course information and open days
  • Admissions
    Management of the admissions process, including the provision of an effective and customer-focussed service from receipt of application to enrolment
  • Business and public sector partnerships
    Applying our expertise and resources, and working together to develop mutually beneficial relationships
  • Undergraduate recruitment
    Devise targeted marketing campaigns to encourage application to the University. Provide appropriate communication materials at each stage of the decision making process
  • Postgraduate recruitment
    Co-ordinate postgraduate marketing and recruitment activities across the University
  • Widening participation 
    Promote and provide opportunities for participation in HE through a variety of activities for schools, parents and teachers, and community groups 
  • International recruitment
    We investigate and negotiate progression routes to UoP programmes. Manage a network of representatives around the world. Advise and assist faculties in their international student recruitment. Represent the University at recruitment events overseas. Represent the University to UK Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions. Manage the University's participation in EU HE mobility and other Socrates schemes
  • School liaison
    Recruitment through developing strong ties with school pupils and teachers. See HE advisers 
  • Publications and corporate branding
    Production of corporate publications and guardians of the University brand. See University brand With Plymouth University 
  • Market research
    Ensuring we maintain the high level of services, information provision and positive brand image enjoyed by the University

Contact us

The External Relations and Communication Services Directorate can be reached at 

External Relations and Communication Services
Plymouth University 
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
United Kingdom

For general enquiries:  tel: +44 (0)1752 588000

Press Office:  tel: +44 (0)1752 588004

Out of hours you can email us publicrelations@plymouth.ac.uk or if it is an emergency call Security on tel: +44 (0)1752 233210 who will put you in contact with a member of the department.

Plymouth University staff only

Visit our intranet community at: https://intranet.plymouth.ac.uk/extrel/