Denis Barclay

Denis is based in Edinburgh and joined the Software Sustainability Institute in January 2023 as Communications Officer. He previously worked within the arts public relations field, contributing to the communication efforts of numerous events and festivals across Scotland and the UK, from Edinburgh's August festivals to the Birmingham 2022 Festival and many others.

Denis graduated from Queen Margaret University with an MSc in Strategic Communications and Public Relations and a BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Media, which helped him develop strong communications skills in the charity, NGO, and activism fields. While at university he also pursued his passion for graphic design by exploring new ways to implement and evaluate visual communication.

Denis loves languages and speaks English, Italian, and Romanian. He enjoys writing, reading, and trying out new artistic endeavours in his free time.

ORCID: 0009-0008-5567-3786

Field of expertise: Communications, public relations, social media, media relations, copywriting, graphic design