Martin McGrath

Dr. Martin McGrath is a Senior Lecturer in Public Relations and Media at Middlesex University, affiliated with the School of Design within the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. With 24 years of professional experience in journalism, PR, and campaign management across trade unions and voluntary sectors, he combines academic rigor with industry expertise. His teaching focuses on PR strategies, social media, brand management, campaigns for social change, and content design, leading these modules across four international campuses.

His research explores intersections between science fiction and real-world applications, including studies on Alan Ayckbourn and Arthur C. Clarke, as well as contemporary topics like 'brands and the future' and the historical role of social campaigns in UK public relations. McGrath’s work bridges literary analysis, media theory, and practical campaign design.