On the move
Published: 10 September 2012
Susan Stewart, Director of Corporate Communications is leaving the University at the end of September to take up a new role as Director of Communications for the Yes Scotland campaign.
Susan Stewart, Director of Corporate Communications is leaving the University at the end of September to take up a new role as Director of Communications for the Yes Scotland campaign. Susan joined the University in 2005 and over the past seven years has re-shaped Corporate Communications at a time of great change within the sector.
The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli said, ““Susan has been a tremendous asset to the University of Glasgow in developing Corporate Communications at the University, and especially our external communications with our many stakeholders. While we wish her well in her exciting new role, she will be missed by colleagues across the University.”
David Newall, the University’s Secretary of Court added his best wishes, saying “Susan joined the University in October 2005 as its first Director of Corporate Communications. She has transformed the communications function in her time here and she leaves us in much better shape than when she arrived. I would like to thank Susan for her tremendous contribution and commitment to the University over these last seven years.”
Susan Stewart said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Glasgow, met some inspiring people and hope I’ve played a small part in helping to modernise our external image and ensure more people know about the University’s world-class activity. I will miss the University, but relish the challenge of the next two years campaigning for a Yes vote in the independence referendum.”
Prior to coming to Glasgow, Susan was First Secretary, Scottish Affairs, at the British Embassy in Washington DC – the Scottish Government’s first dedicated diplomat in the US. Other positions held by Susan include Depute Head of Media at the Scottish Executive, Chief Media and Public Information Officer, Glasgow City Council; and Press and Parliamentary Officer, Strathclyde Regional Council. She began her career as a political journalist with Scottish Television. Susan lives in Glasgow, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a member of the Scottish Parliament All Party Group on Further and Higher Education. She is a graduate of St Andrews University and Smith College, Massachusetts, where she gained an MA in political philosophy. Susan is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
First published: 10 September 2012
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