About us
At Campus, we help research organisations communicate with purpose. We translate complex science into communications that engage audiences, build reputation and drive real-world impact.
Our story
We believe that science, knowledge and new ideas deserve to be shared and understood.
Campus was formed in 2000 with a strong vision to provide high-quality communications for research, higher education, health and the wider science and technology sectors - including spin-outs and SMEs.
We’ve since supported over 50 universities and research centres across the UK and Europe — crafting REF submissions, publicising new research, and helping to launch spin-out companies, institutes and programmes.
Our senior team brings deep experience in science communication, engagement and public relations alongside backgrounds in journalism, communications management, copywriting and content development
As a compact research and innovation communications agency, we combine this expertise with a friendly, down-to-earth approach that achieves real results for our clients.
Who we are
Our team bring a wealth of expertise in strategic science communications.
Depending on the support your project needs, we’ll bring together and manage a team of specialists from across our handpicked network of communications associates.
Our senior team
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Dan Richards-Doran
Director & Senior Consultant
Dan is a strategic communications consultant with 20 years’ experience across UK science and innovation. He has worked with charities, industry, higher education, UK Government and the NHS.
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Jo Kelly
Founder & Senior Consultant
Jo founded Campus in 2000 after many years working in a university press office. She has established the agency as a leader in communications for higher education, research and innovation.
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Abigail Chard
Senior Consultant
Abigail most enjoys getting to the heart of research to tell a story. She has broad experience across the public sector, including universities, local government, health trusts and fire and rescue services.
Our associates
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Ruth Francis
Associate - Media Relations Specialist
Ruth is a strategic communications consultant with experience in achieving global coverage and creating targeted campaigns for scientific research.
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Stuart Gillespie
Associate - Science Writer
A writer specialising in science and research, Stuart has several years of experience working across a range of disciplines for both expert and general audiences.
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Richard Horsman
Training Associate
Richard helps deliver Campus PR’s ‘Broadcast your research’ training course. He is a radio journalist with more than 30 years’ experience and teaches postgraduate journalism.
What motivates us
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Whether it’s the dynamism and enthusiasm of your students or the fascinating research taking place in your laboratories, we feel privileged to work in this sector and to help promote your strengths and successes far and wide.
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What really gives us a buzz is when we see concrete results from our work – not just headlines in the national news, a beautiful publication or a slick website – but real outcomes for the researchers and students we work with.
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Not many communications specialists could feel equally comfortable writing about molecular biology, social anthropology or electrical engineering, but switching between diverse disciplines is all in a day’s work for us. And we thrive on it.
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We carry out communications audits to help clients identify what’s working and what’s not; we plan, craft and project manage new publications and marketing materials; and develop communications strategies for organisations of all shapes and sizes. We also brief and organise stunning photos and videos; plan creative, integrated PR campaigns; and provide a range of training workshops for both academics and communications officers.
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Our size means we can be agile and flex to our client’s needs. We’re as happy filling short-term skills gaps and adding capacity when in-house resources are stretched as we are taking on strategy development and stand-alone projects.
Who we’ve worked with
Get in touch
Speak to us about your project or training needs.
Email us: hello@campuspr.co.uk
Or give us a bell: +44 (0)1267 888901
