University marketing

Whether it is attracting prospective students, demonstrating teaching and research expertise ahead of funding bids or highlighting community engagement work, university marketing teams need to communicate the value of their institutions at every level. These resources cover effective ways to reach and appeal to potential students, how to demonstrate institutional values and expertise and how work with academics and staff inside, and outside, your university to showcase news-worthy work.

By Eliza.Compton, 4 August, 2025
What makes an engaging post that delivers your key message? Here’s what university social media creators should do and what they should avoid when creating short-form content
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 18 July, 2025
To reap the benefits of industry-academia collaborations, researchers and higher education institutions need to be clear about goals from the outset, understand each party’s differences and communicate
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 June, 2025
Internal messaging needs to reach the right people and inspire action – whether that’s getting responses to a staff survey or changing recycling behaviour. Here, Kelly Hibbs explores practical strategies to build trust and clarity
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 18 March, 2025
Meeting prospective international students in person isn’t always possible. Here’s how to create engaging live streams on social media, from selecting valuable content to structuring sessions and encouraging interaction
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 March, 2025
A holistic approach to extension courses that includes easy access to information, personalised support, workforce development assistance and end-to-end engagement will help institutions shine in a crowded market
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 6 March, 2025
An annual report is a useful tool for promoting your institution’s work. Here’s how to coordinate its publication and get it seen
By miranda.prynne, 18 February, 2025
As higher education becomes increasingly global, universities must adopt a market-orientated philosophy, balancing student needs, national priorities and competitive differentiation, writes Emily Owen
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3minutes