Summita Udas is a Communications Officer at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) Nepal, with extensive experience in communication, public engagement, and qualitative research. Her work sits at the intersection of research, people, and policy, strengthening how scientific work is communicated, understood, and used across diverse audiences.
At OUCRU Nepal, Summita leads internal and external communications, ensuring accurate, accessible, and engaging dissemination of research, public health initiatives, and institutional activities. She manages digital platforms including the OUCRU Nepal website, social media channels, SharePoint, and digital asset systems, and plays a key role in maintaining strong branding, visibility, and information governance across the unit.
She works closely with researchers, operations teams, public engagement colleagues, and international partners to translate complex scientific and operational work into meaningful narratives. Her responsibilities include media monitoring, press coordination, newsletter development, staff onboarding for communication systems, and documentation of events, training, and health and safety initiatives.
With a strong academic background in anthropology and psychology, Summita brings a qualitative and people‑centered perspective to her communications practice. She has extensive experience working with communities and supporting stakeholder engagement in research environments that value inclusivity, collaboration, and capacity building.
