Miss Fiona Hurd

Role

I work as the Research Support Co-ordinator in the School of Life Sciences. My role involves supporting research in the School, this ranges from co-ordinating the publication of School information, creating and updating web pages to co-ordinating student representation and organising the annual Research Symposium.

Key responsibilities

• To work closely with the School Manager and linking in with the Research and Enterprise and Communications divisions to assist in the implementation of an agreed research publicity plan in support of the School’s objectives and in the context of wider University strategies and policies.

• Responsible for updating the School’s external websites and research group following University guidelines and as part of the network of web editors within the School, and in liaison with School and Communications and Research and Enterprise colleagues work to maximise the effectiveness of the school’s research websites.

• Working with PIs and Subject Group heads, to write, edit and illustrate copy for both websites and print publications materials.

• Working to the School Administrator and in liaison with Communications and Research and Enterprise colleagues, monitor and develop School publications in line with School objectives and in line with University brand guidelines.

• To work with the School Manager and SRS Marketing and Business and Enterprise team to undertake research with business and community contacts to develop the school’s profile

• Provide local support for the School’s research publicity activities including meeting support.

• Support for internal School communication plans and activities (eg maintaining online news and events) linking in to University wide internal communications team.

• Assistance with the preparation of research support and profile events