Press/ Marketing and Communications

Press, Marketing and Communications

Welcome to the Press, Marketing and Communications Section of the Weston College Website. 

The Marketing and Communications Department is responsible for promoting Weston College to the public, through communicating a wide range of courses, training, news and events.

We are committed to providing accurate and timely information for the local, regional and national media – and the general public – and we manage a great number of enquiries a year.

Media Enquiries:

We are the first point of contact for journalists seeking information about Weston College, enquiries relating to press releases and commentary on Further and Higher Education issues. Media enquiries are a top priority and will be dealt with swiftly. Please direct all media enquiries to:

Lisa Nicholls, 01934 411503, lisa.nicholls@weston.ac.uk

The Marketing and Communications Department is staffed between 8am – 5pm, from Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, for emergency situations, you can contact the Head of Marketing on 07788 923887 or email gill.fowkes@weston.ac.uk.

Press Releases:

We produce hundreds of press releases a year to keep people informed about College courses, services, activities and events. To read our current news articles please click <here>.

Journalists can sign up to receive these press releases via email by contacting Lisa Nicholls (contact details above).

Event Sponsorship and Support:

For enquiries about sponsoring key events, such as Celebration of Success and Graduation, please contact:

Gill Fowkes, Head of Marketing and Communications, 01934 411426, gill.fowkes@weston.ac.uk

Image Requests:

We often receive requests for copies of images we have used in our publications and on our website. Please forward any requests to:

Jonathan Pickard, Marketing Assistant, 01934 411596, jonathan.pickard@weston.ac.uk

Filming/Photography Requests:

Weston College have some of the most modern and attractive buildings in the town and are often approached by people wishing to use these for filming and photography opportunities. Please direct any filming/photography requests to Gill Fowkes (contact details above).

Publications

We produce a wide range of publications including our key full-time, learning and training guide and undergraduate and professional prospectuses, course leaflets and posters, and publications such as the bi-annually public newsletter, taster day brochure and the student handbook.

Corporate Identity

We are responsible for ensuring adherence to the Weston College corporate identity guidelines, and providing advice and guidance on this subject.

If you would like to use the Weston College logo on your website or publication, you must apply for permission to do so. Please direct any enquiries to Gill Fowkes (contact details above).

Open Days

Opportunities for potential students to visit the College and our campuses are also arranged by the Marketing and Communications Department. These include the five Open Days for all campuses. For information about our open days please click <here>.

Additional Information:

The Marketing and Communications Department is staffed between 8am – 5pm, from Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, for emergency situations, you can contact the Head of Marketing on 07788 923887 or email gill.fowkes@weston.ac.uk

Alternatively you can write to us at: Weston College Marketing and Communications Department, Knightstone Campus, Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AL.