About

The Higher Education External Relations Association (HEERA) is the professional body of staff working across the areas of press & public relations, marketing, alumni relations and fundraising in the higher education sector.

HEERA is a membership organisation that offers its members a range of networking, professional development and other support activities and facilities. It encourages the sharing of good practice, experience and knowledge amongst its members and seeks to advise on best practice and the current state of play at national, regional and institutional level.

HEERA is committed to providing excellent and affordable services to its members and increasing the support it gives professionals from the UK HE sector. A national Executive Committee runs the Association and committee members are all practising professionals within the HE sector. The Committee represents the general membership and is elected at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.