Scotcampus
Scotcampus is an independent student magazine in Scotland. The paper is put together using a combination of freelance journalists and student writers from across Scotland. It is distributed throughout various locations in all of Scotland's major towns and cities.
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Type | Monthly newspaper |
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Format | Magazine |
Owner(s) | Scotcampus |
Editor | Laura Blackhurst |
Founded | 2001 |
Political alignment | None |
Headquarters | Glasgow |
Website | www |
Background
Scotcampus was founded by Graeme Barratt and Anna Purdie, who launched it in 2001. The magazine operates as a lifestyle publication, using approachable and inspiring journalism to reach student readers across all campuses in Scotland.[1] In October 2012 Jennifer Lynn was named as the editor of Scotcampus.[2] The magazine is published on a bimonthly basis.[2]
Since it was founded Scotcampus has interviewed a number of different high-profile musicians, politicians, actors, directors and people of interest. Some of the most notable have included: The Prodigy, Dizzee Rascal, Alex Salmond, Michelle Mone, Alastair Campbell, Armando Iannucci, Howard Marks, and Sir Tom Hunter.
Freshers' Festival
Since 2007, Scotcampus has hosted a Student Freshers' Festival that is open to all students at university and college from 16 years old and up, and takes place in Glasgow annually.[3][4][5] The Freshers' Festival attracts more than 10,000 students and young people from across Scotland by offering up a selection of bands, DJ's, free gifts and contact with local organisations, job opportunities and internships.[5][6] Some of the onstage performances of previous years include fashion shows, dancers, rap battles, cheerleaders and yoga classes.[7] Food exhibitors offer the students discounts and even free food and drinks.[7] Previous exhibitors at the Festival have been wide-ranging and have included Urban Outfitters, Royal Air Force, Domino's Pizza, Ernst & Young, Papa John's and YO! Sushi.[3][8][7] In 2010 the Freshers' Festivals expanded into Edinburgh. Both events were powered with renewable energy.[9]
References
- "Youth Marketing". The Drum. 11 August 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- "My Media Day: Jennifer Lynn, editor, Scotcampus magazine". All Media Scotland. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- "On The Agenda". The Herald. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- "STUDENT GUIDE: Price is right for fun in city". Glasgow Evening Times. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- "Freshers Festival 2023 Is Here! | All You Need To Know - Freshers Festival". Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- "Jump Into Student Life". The Metro. 15 February 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- Green, Mina (21 July 2015). "10 Reasons to get to Freshers' Festival | Freshers' Festival". Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- "Exhibitors". Scotcampus. 26 July 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
- "Edinburgh Freshers Festival". Events Edinburgh. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.