Judy O'Brien

Internal Communications Manager

Marketing and Communications

I am responsible for our Internal Communications strategy and its implementation to over 1800 staff. This includes the organisation and delivery of electronic communications, internally focused events and the University's internal publications.

I'm based within the University's Marketing and PR department, working alongside the University’s Press Manager and Events Manager to deliver the University Communications strategy in line with our external persona and University plan.

Academic qualifications

PG Cert in Higher Education Leadership & Practice; BA(Hons) Journalism.

Expertise

Communications; Copy writing; Creative; Events Planning; PR; Press; Research; Review; Speech Writing; Strategy.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025 & TIGA Best Games Intuition 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021