Listed below are key contacts who can provide expert media comment for matters relating to Christmas. The University also offers expertise across a very wide range of subjects and can offer further suggestions as required; please contact the main press office numbers for further information or help in setting up interviews.
General University of Birmingham Communications Office contacts:
Head of Communications:
Rachel Burrows: 07799 656649
University of Birmingham academic contacts:
Dr Pat Hanlon:
Transport economics in general: air transport, especially airlines and airports; congestion; travel at Christmas
Dr Chris Kidd:
Climate and atmopshere: climate change; climate extremes; rainfall and white Christmasses
Prof. Stephen McKay:
Family finances at Christmas/families in debt
Prof. Paul Stewart:
Obesity; high blood pressure
Prof. Isabelle Szmigin:
Commercialism of Christmas; Consumer behaviour and shopping: consumption; consumer innovations; older consumers; ethical consumption; alcohol consumption; credit and debt; relationship marketing; anti-drink driving advertising campaigns at Christmas
Dr Peter Webb:
Popular music and the music industry (including Christmas number ones and digital music );Media: film and television
Dr Gary Wood:
Relationships and family; stress and loneliness at Christmas