Press Office

Our Communications team promotes the work and expertise of the University to the world.  We publicise corporate developments and stories from our colleges, ranging from groundbreaking research initiatives to new appointments and the achievements of our students.

The Press Office is the point of contact for all journalists working in the regional, national, international and specialist media.

In addition to regularly issuing new stories from the University our team can  

  • connect you with academic experts for expert comment on topical stories
  • provide features and background information relating to work at the University
  • supply photographs of the campus and University events on request
  • arrange for film crews and photographers to visit the campus
  • arrange interviews for visiting journalists with senior management and academics
  • provide support and advice for staff in their engagement with media

The office is staffed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. For urgent enquiries outwith office hours call the office number below to speak to the duty press officer.

Tel: +44 (0)1224-272014
Email: communications@abdn.ac.uk

Shaunagh Kirby
Head of Communications
Tel: +44 (0)1224-273108
Email: s.kirby@abdn.ac.uk

Jennifer Phillips
Communications Officer (Life Sciences and Medicine)
Tel: +44 (0)1224-273174
Email: j.phillips@abdn.ac.uk

Joanne Milne
Communications Officer (Arts, Social Sciences and Culture)
Tel: +44 (0)1224-272013
Email jo.milne@abdn.ac.uk

Kelly Potts
Communications Officer (Physical Sciences)
Tel: +44 (0)1224-272960
Email: k.potts@abdn.ac.uk

Jennifer Banister
Communications Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272014
Email: j.banister@abdn.ac.uk