Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

About us

We are here to help researchers engage with policymakers to influence and inform policy. We support academics across the University, of all disciplines, from PhD students to professors. 

We can advise you on engaging with policymakers and preparing written briefings. We also support the University as an organisation through corporate public affairs activity.

The team

• Ross Matthewman, Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations
  
• Kate McGowan, Senior Public Affairs Advisor
  
• Amil Khan, Public Affairs Manager
  
• Hannah Bradley, Public Affairs Manager

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About us

The Events team delivers a strategic events portfolio as part of the University’s Communication and Reputation remit. This includes the Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series, the University Annual Meeting and the Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture.

Successful events facilitate the engagement of key local, national and international stakeholders, empowering staff to engage with new audiences and cementing existing relationships. 

If you are looking for support for an event that you are organising within your own department, please contact Debbie Naylor who would be pleased to work with you to help deliver a successful event, ensuring an excellent ‘First, Last and Lasting Impression’ of the University of Birmingham.

The team

• Debbie Naylor, Events Manager
  Telephone: 07811 245554
  Email: D.A.Naylor@bham.ac.uk
• Jane Arrowsmith, Events Officer
  Email: E.J.Arrowsmith@bham.ac.uk
• Stuart Panrucker, Events Officer
  Email: S.G.Panrucker@bham.ac.uk

Team email: uobevents@contacts.bham.ac.uk

About us

The Estates communications team work with colleagues across the University to make sure all the right people know about major capital developments at the right time. This involves working closely with a variety of departments, including Estates and Hospitality and Accommodation Services. They also lead on community engagement, attending local meetings and responding to concerns from the University’s neighbours about organisational matters.

The team

• Danann Swanton, Head of Communications and Engagement
  Email: D.Swanton@bham.ac.uk
• Harriet Kent, Community Relations and Public Affairs Assistant
  Email: h.r.kent@bham.ac.uk