Nicky Garsten

Dr Nicky Garsten is an Associate Professor in Non-Profit and Business Communications at the University of Greenwich's Faculty of Business, co-leading the Personal Professional Development Curriculum Redesign. With over 15 years of university teaching experience, she specializes in strategic communications, having previously led award-winning teams at a top global PR consultancy. She is a Chartered PR Practitioner, Fellow of the Public Relations Communications Association (PRCA), and sits on national industry boards.

• Education: PhD (title unspecified) and multiple professional memberships (FRSA, SFHEA, MCIPR, MPRCA)

Her research focuses on public relations in non-profit sectors and business communications, with notable contributions including the co-edited Routledge textbook Communicating Causes, praised by Jon Snow as a 'go-to' resource. Her work bridges academic theory and industry practice, emphasizing employability through initiatives like the Greenwich Employability Passport adopted university-wide.

Recent publications include impactful work in Public Relations Review and contributions to high-impact PR discourse. Her teaching excellence is reflected in 98% student satisfaction for PR & Communications degree teaching (2023 NSS).

• Awards: National awards via client work at her former PR consultancy (specific names unspecified)

She has driven employability strategies in the Business Faculty, redesigning curricula and creating industry-aligned programs. Her work intersects professional development, non-profit advocacy, and corporate reputation management.

Led teams in curriculum innovation, including the Personal Professional Development program and the Employability Passport scheme adopted across the university.