Media relations

Media relations is the first point of contact for local, national and international media.

Recent mentions of the University of Leeds in the media can be found in the news You can view the archive of press releases and press statements here.

If you are looking for an expert please consult Find an expert or contact media relations directly on 0113 343 4031 or email pressoffice@leeds.ac.uk

The core activities of media relations are to promote the University and its achievements; respond to media requests and support corporate and faculty public relations objectives.

The publicity toolkit resource for all University staff who want assistance with publicity work.  Alternatively you can contact a member of media relations.

Vanessa Bridge

Director of media relations
0113 343 4030
V.Bridge@leeds.ac.uk

Simon Jenkins

Senior press officer ­
S.Jenkins@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Law

Guy Dixon

Senior press officer
0113 343 8299
G.Dixon@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Arts (including humanities, music, languages and art and design)
  • Business
  • Biological sciences
  • Engineering

Hannah Isom­

Press officer
0113 343 5764
H.Isom@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Environment and transport ­
  • Physical sciences (including mathematics)
  • Food science
  • Medicine and health

Lisa Englefield

PA/Office Manager
0113 343 2451
l.englefield@leeds.ac.uk

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