Even a local newspaper like the Express and Echo will have a readership of around 100,000 and, for national newspapers, radio and television it runs into millions. It isn't an option not to have our activities covered because the media is interested in us. In fact media coverage of the University is almost entirely positive. Unlike advertising it is also free, apart from the costs of time and postage. For that one per cent of occasions, there will be times when the University attracts bad publicity.
All large organisations attract occasional 'bad news'.
We can help and advise with that, too, or if you are having problems with a particular issue or news organisation. Advance notice of any potential bad news keeps us oft the back foot. Journalists often want to talk to academics who are experts on a particular field. We therefore publish an experts guide called Who Can Speak on What , which comes out every year, giving staff contact details and their various areas of expertise. If you have just joined the University, or have changed your area of expertise, please let us know.