Frances Barclay Email & Phone Number

I work to share the news and views of Amnesty International and to tell the stories of those whose human rights we seek to protect. I am responsible for crafting compelling, cohesive, effective messaging that reaches a wide audience. I work closely with both the Campaigns Team to ensure the ongoing success of the organisation’s campaigns strategy, and with the Fundraising and Marketing Team to help grow the movement of Amnesty International supporters. This involves communicating impact and… Show more I work to share the news and views of Amnesty International and to tell the stories of those whose human rights we seek to protect. I am responsible for crafting compelling, cohesive, effective messaging that reaches a wide audience. I work closely with both the Campaigns Team to ensure the ongoing success of the organisation’s campaigns strategy, and with the Fundraising and Marketing Team to help grow the movement of Amnesty International supporters. This involves communicating impact and demonstrating the value of the organisation to society. I am responsible for developing a unique communications strategy for each campaign, and am also leading a wider project to increase the organisation’s engagement with Māori and Pacific audiences. Show less

Scotland

I'm a qualified nutritionist and freelance food journalist. As a nutritionist, I'm interested in what we eat and why we eat it. As a journalist, I'm interested in the role that food plays in our lives. I've worked across media, industry and the corporate sector to help promote positive relationships between people, their plates and the planet. Always keen to share some food for thought.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

As Special Adviser to the ISC's Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science, I worked to promote and protect scientific freedom and responsibility around the world. This included monitoring cases where scientific freedom was threatened or denied, as well as assisting a series of collaborative initiatives addressing discrimination in science, supporting displaced scientists, and guiding the work of scientists in emergencies.

Wellington, New Zealand

The SMC aims to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely with the scientific community. As Media Advisor in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked to improve public understanding and promote effective health behaviours by supporting quality science journalism in Aotearoa NZ.

United Kingdom

I have worked as a freelance researcher for a range of radio and television programmes produced across Scotland. My skills and experience includes: programme design, sourcing content, contacting and co-ordinating contributors, hosting interviews, preparing briefs, and managing audience engagement through social media. References available on request.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The Enterprising Researchers initiative aimed to promote local economic growth and innovation by fostering short-term, collaborative projects between businesses and academic researchers. These collaborations were designed to offer local enterprises the opportunity to address specific needs with assistance from the University's research community, while offering researchers the opportunity to put their skills into professional practice.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

ASCUS is an art-science collaborative promoting engagement between artists and scientists around the world. My roles included events organisation and development of grant applications. I was also involved in establishing an ongoing programme of events encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration between students and staff in Edinburgh College of Arts and the University of Edinburgh Neuroscience department.

Mae Sot, Thailand

KDHW works to improve the health and wellbeing of the Karen minority group in Myanmar. I held a voluntary position as an External Liaison and Communications trainer. Responsibilities included English teaching, communications training, and managing a database of information regarding partner organisations.

Stockholm, Sweden

I was one of 25 students selected from over 400 international applicants to the Amgen Scholars European Programme in 2012. I was awarded a research position in the Department of Integrative Physiology, sponsored by the Amgen Foundation, where I undertook an individual research project in molecular cell physiology. My work was presented in a scientific poster at the British Conference for Undergraduate Research in 2013.

Entebbe, Uganda

I undertook a research position in the Department of Immunology, learning a variety of laboratory techniques, taking responsibility for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment and engaging with the community to promote healthy living.

Aranos, Namibia

I was selected from a pool of applicants to undertake a gap year with the educational charity Project Trust. I taught English, Science, PE and Home Ecology to children aged 5-16, and was responsible for organising extra-curricular activities and supervising in the school hostel.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Neuroscience, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Member of the Global Health Society, member of the Orienteering Club, volunteer at the Grassmarket Community.

Master Of Science (Msc), Human Nutrition, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Editor of The Seasoned Student blog, writer and editor for the Science Journalism Society, class representative.

Masters By Research, Medical Sciences, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Founded The Seasoned Student blog, writer and editor for the University of Aberdeen Science Journalism Society.

A Levels, Maths (A), Biology (A) And French (A)

Activities and Societies: House captain, Grade 7 flute, Grade 8 piano