Phillip Buchan

As Senior Press & Communications Officer at Arts University Plymouth, Phillip Buchan leads on media relations, strategic PR and internal communications, working closely with senior colleagues on strategic announcements, reputation management and sensitive communications. Since joining the university in 2015, he has contributed to major institutional milestones and partnership activity, including communications around Plymouth College of Art achieving university status and becoming Arts University Plymouth in 2022.

Phillip brings more than 15 years of experience spanning public relations, strategic communications and editorial work across higher education, agency and publishing environments. Before joining Arts University Plymouth, he worked at Triangle PR, managing campaigns for clients in the building and construction, social care, technology and insurance sectors. He has also delivered freelance communications work for creative clients and charitable organisations, combining strategic thinking with clear, audience-focused storytelling.

Outside his university role, Phillip publishes as P M Buchan. His work has appeared in literary, academic and specialist culture titles including the Times Literary Supplement, Modern Language Review and Rue Morgue. This editorial background informs an approach to communications that is precise, culturally informed and adaptable across press, partnership and public-facing contexts.