Communication support

Do you need help with communication? There is a variety of support, tips, and guides available for all employees who work with internal and external communication, either temporarily or continuously.

Advisory services

We provide advice and support based on our expert functions. If you have a question related to communication, we can connect you with the right expertise. Send your question to komrad@su.se. (Weekdays during working hours.)

Graphic profile

In the graphic profile, you will find guidelines on how to correctly handle our naming strategy, brand, and other aspects of the university's visual identity.

Graphic profile

Training and skills development

We offer training in communication, such as media training for researchers and administrative managers. Skills development for web editors includes the web publishing tool and other related skills, such as writing in plain language, being found by visitors and search engines, and the legal aspects of online content. The Communications Department offers introductory training for communicators and skills development in writing popular science and deepening knowledge of our visual identity.

Our Communication Training

Contracted suppliers in the Contract catalogue

The Contract catalogue (Avtalskatalog) for Stockholm University lists contracted suppliers (upphandlade leverantör) for communication and PR. You can find them and the contract periods by clicking on the image button for communication and PR. For language and translation services, click on the image button for consultancy services.

Contract catalogue

Support tools and systems for communication

Support tools are available for producing group emails, events, printed and digital layout products, and web publishing (CMS). The event tool also includes a template for evaluation. The tools make it easy for employees to follow the university's visual identity and image policy.

Support and service, Tools for communication

SU currently has no contracted AI systems. However, there is guidance on the use of AI in education and research:

Guidance on Using AI-Driven Chatbots in Education and Research

Recruit or hire a communications officer

If you need to recruit a communications officer, the Communications Office can assist with help regarding the advertisement text, interviews, and the design and assessment of work samples. However, the responsible manager at the department/equivalent always owns the process and makes the formal employment decision.

Sometimes a department/equivalent may feel they do not need a full-time communication position – a good solution can then be to share a position with another unit.

Occasionally, there may be an opportunity to hire a communications officer for a limited time from a subcontractor or from the central Communications Office, for example during parental leave or a major project or event.

If you have questions about recruiting or hiring a communications officer, please contact komrad@su.se.

Contact

Feel free to contact the advisory function at the Communications Office if you are unsure of whom to ask. We will guide you to our the right preson or expertise. The Communications Office has a network and close contacts with all communications officers within the university.

Last updated: 2024-09-30

Source: Communications Office