Oxford Student Publications Limited

Oxford Student Publications Limited (OSPL) is an independent student publishing house in Oxford that publishes the Cherwell student newspaper, The Isis student magazine, The Oxford Scientist, formerly Bang Science Magazine, PHASER, Keep Off the Grass freshers' magazine and Industry fashion magazine.[1]

Oxford Student Publications Limited
TypeLimited Company
IndustryPublishing
Founded1961
HeadquartersOffice Suite B, Salter's Yard, Folly Bridge, Oxford
Key people
  • Anna Hillier (Chairperson)
  • Patrick Dybell (Deputy Chairperson)
  • Hebe Yu (Deputy Chairperson)
  • Simon Abehsera-Cohen (Managing Director)
Products
  • Cherwell (student newspaper)
  • The Isis (arts and literary magazine)
  • The Oxford Scientist (science journal and magazine)
  • PHASER (creative and photography magazine)
Websiteospl.org

The company is wholly independent and is run entirely by students of the University of Oxford. In 1961, OSPL was established as a holding company for Cherwell newspaper and acquired the Isis brand in the late 1990s.[2] The business is a private company limited by guarantee and registered at Companies House.[3]

OSPL's income comes from subscriptions and advertising; the company receives no subsidy from Oxford University. All profits are put back into media production and into ensuring the long-term well-being of the company. Very few major student newspapers operate in this fashion and the continued success and financial viability of OSPL pays testament to its ability to attract the most capable Oxford students as journalists and managers.

Notable alumni

Notable journalistic/editorial contributors to Cherwell newspaper and Isis magazine are listed elsewhere. Notable alumni once involved in OSPL's business activities include:[4]

References
  1. "Oxford Student Publications Ltd., Website". OSPL. Oxford. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  2. Walmsley, Robert. "Cherwell History Pt 4 – 'The Cherwell Renaissance'". Cherwell. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  3. "Oxford Student Publications Limited". companieshouse.gov.uk. Companies House. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  4. "Oxford Today, Oxford University alumni magazine" (PDF). Oxford Today. Oxford. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
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