Communications and Marketing
Mission
The mission of marketing and communication is to assist and support the University benchmark by providing holistic health sciences education that meets the health needs of the Students, Staff, Parents, Alumni, Media, Investors and community in general; through marketing and communication strategies.
In ensuring that knowledge for quality health services is achieved, the Marketing and Communication division will coordinate all internal and external marketing, brand management, advertising, events, exhibitions, media liaison, publications and social media for the university.
Vision
To attain its Vision, the staff of SMU Marketing and Communication commits to:
- Social accountability
- Duty of care
- Non-discrimination
- Greening the environment
Goals
- Building connections between the university and its constituents;
- Enhancing the image, reputation and visibility of the university;
- Fostering public awareness, understanding, trust, and appreciation of the university, its people and programs;
- Instilling pride, preference and ownership of the university; and inspiring support (including involvement, advocacy and financial support).
Key Areas
- Advertising
- Media Relations
- SMU Fm 97.1
- Branding and Graphic design (Corporate Identity)
- Website
- Student Recruitment
- Events
- Alumni
CONTACT DETAILS
Director:
Ms. Tshimangadzo Mphaphuli (Acting)
Office Email Address:
Department Secretary
Ms Gerda Meyer
Email: gerda.meyer@smu.ac.za
Office Email: secretary.marketing&communication@smu.ac.za
Find Us
Clinical Pathology Building, 5th Floor, Office S526
Tel
(012) 521 5506/4563