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.


Guy Dixon

Senior press officer
0113 343 8299
g.dixon@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Arts and humanities (including languages)
  • Business
  • ESSL
  • PVAC

Paula Gould

Senior press officer
0113 343 8059
p.a.gould@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Medicine and health
  • Engineering 
  • MAPS

Esther Harward 

Press officer
0113 343 4196 
e.harward@leeds.ac.uk

Areas of responsibility:

  • Earth & Environment
  • Biological Sciences

Lisa Englefield

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


Richard Mellor 

Media relations assistant
0113 343 4031

r.d.mellor@leeds.ac.uk