Campuspr has opened an office in the South West led by a former member of the EPSRC press office.Daniel Stern, who heads up the new office based in Bristol, said: "This is a very exciting time for PR and science. The ongoing drive towards Knowledge Transfer combined with wider economic pressures - reduced student funding and a greater focus on applied research - means that being seen in the media has never been more important for the science research community. There is a lot of great work going on in the Southwest and we are looking forward to helping raise its science and innovation profile, particularly in the national media." Positive news stories about your research or spin out project can give you that vital edge over competitors. It can also help drive quality student enrollment and improve funding/collaborator options. The Southwest office is the third Campuspr office to open in the UK. Formed in Leeds in 2000, Campsupr also opened an office in the Midlands in 2008. For more information visit www.campuspr.co.ukends