ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø External Relations

The External Relations team hasÌýseveral responsibilities but chief among them is promoting the work of the University. Whether it's ground-breaking research or the latest community project, we're usually involved. We also connect journalists with academics, handle crisis communications, and support a wide range of University events, from Open Days and Family Days to fashion shows, conferences, and exhibitions. WeÌýalso provide media training for staff, so if you work at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and keen to learn more, please email a member of the team.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in the News
Take a look at some of the recent coverage we have generated for the University.
- Ìý-ÌýOasis documentary to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years
- Ìý-ÌýReality of student homelessness revealed as Birmingham City University teams up with major charity
- Ìý-ÌýSchool trips aren’t always accessible for autistic children – but they can bring huge benefits
- Ìý- Expert Comment:ÌýUK households urged to freeze grapes today
- Ìý- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø puts student AI projects in front of employers at Innovation Fest
- -ÌýSolar Innovation Research Transforms Rural Communities in Bangladesh
- Ìý-ÌýBirmingham City University partners with European Athletics Championships
- Ìý-ÌýFairytale Flashmob Delights Commuters At Birmingham New Street Station
- -ÌýBirmingham City University's 1000 Threads fashion event returns this June
- Ìý-ÌýºÚÁϳԹÏÍø announces Mary Savva as first artist in residence at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Contact us
Email:Ìýpress@bcu.ac.uk
Mobile:Ìý07808 200856Ìý(External Relations Manager)
Post:ÌýExternal Relations,ÌýMarketing and Communications Department,ÌýBirmingham City University, Joseph Priestley Building,Ìý6 Cardigan Street, Birmingham,ÌýB4 7XG
Meet the team
Phil Gordos
External Relations Manager
A former journalist with the Shropshire Star, Birmingham Evening Mail and BBC Sport, Phil has a wealth of experience in media and leads the External Relations team at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Phil’s role focuses on media work, crisis communications and collaborating with the wider marketing and communications team to promote the University’s new strategy - 'Rooted in Birmingham, Reaching Beyond’.
phil.gordos@bcu.ac.ukÌý/Ìý07808 200856
Phoebe Greggor
Senior External Relations Officer
Being a journalist and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumna, Phoebe has brought knowledge and storytelling skills to connect the university, academics and students to the media. Since joining the team in 2024, Phoebe has been getting staff confident in front of a camera or microphone, promoting exciting announcements about the university, managing media relations, and sharing academics’ expertise.
phoebe.greggor@bcu.ac.ukÌý/Ìý07935 341545
Anisah Vasta
External Relations Officer
Starting her career as a journalist, Anisah has brought her newsroom experience and media skills to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø press team. Through networking with academics as well as students she has shared stories with media raising the university's profile. As an alumna, Anisah has come back to her roots and been part of vital campaigns and announcements since joining ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø at the start of 2024.
anisah.vasta@bcu.ac.ukÌý/0756 356 9829