ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s new - which outlines the expertise of over 150 staff members - has been launched to a host of regional and national journalists.Ìý
The Expert Directory, available as a printedÌýbooklet and online, features profiles of ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ staff who can share their expertise with the media through informed comment and news stories.Ìý
Covering everything from Paralympic prosthetics to A Level results and the economy, the Expert Directory has been produced by ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s press office to help journalists find the experts they need, via both name and expertise keywords.Ìý Ìý
Academics from the university’s four Faculties – covering media, management, health, and science and technology – are listed in the Directory alongside student representatives and professional staff who can comment on education and student experience.
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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥â€™s PR and Corporate Communications Manager Nathaniel Hobby said: “From Brexit to bones, tourism to tax evasion, our experts can comment on a wide range of topics as well as sharing insight, opinion and analysis on news stories.
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“We hope the Expert Directory will become a valuable resource for journalists to quickly and easily find experts to add comment and context to stories in the news.â€
The Directory has been shared with a range of regional and national journalists - including The Guardian, Times Higher Education, BBC South, and Blackmore Vale Magazine.Ìý
Members of the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Press Office handed over the Expert Directory and a selection of regional goodiesÌýto journalistsÌýduring visits to London and locations across Dorset.
See the image gallery below to get a flavourÌýof the launch activity:Ìý