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The Higher Education External Relations Association
is the professional body of staff working across the areas
of press & public relations, marketing, alumni relations
and fundraising in the higher education sector.
HEERA is a membership organisation that
offers its members a range of networking, professional development
and other support activities and facilities. It encourages
the sharing of good practice, experience and knowledge amongst
its members and seeks to advise on best practice and the current
state of play at national, regional and institutional level.
HEERA is committed to providing excellent
and affordable services to its members and increasing the
support it gives professionals from the UK HE sector. A national
Executive Committee runs the Association and committee members
are all practising professionals within the HE sector. The
Committee represents the general membership and is elected
at the Association's Annual General Meeting.
FAQs
What does HEERA do?
HEERA is the professional association for External Relations
professionals working within higher education in the UK. It
exists to promote opportunities, encourage training and share
knowledge among its members.
How is HEERA organised?
HEERA is a private limited company with a volunteer committee.
The committee take responsibility for the activities of the
Association including raising the profile of the association,
organising events, coordinating the HEERA directory. It also
drives forward the Association's strategy through consultation
with its members.
How does HEERA promote itself and its members?
HEERA promotes itself through its web pages, its membership
list and an email network. The first point of call for members
should be the new web site which will include the latest information
about the Association.
Who can join?
Membership of HEERA is on an institutional level and embraces
all those working in higher education in the UK in the fields
of marketing, public and media relations, alumni relations,
fundraising and development.
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