Scotcampus

Scotcampus
TypeMonthly newspaper
FormatMagazine
Owner(s)Scotcampus
EditorLaura Blackhurst
Founded2001
Political alignmentNone
HeadquartersGlasgow

Scotcampus was an independent student magazine in Scotland. The paper was put together using a combination of freelance journalists and student writers from across Scotland. It was distributed throughout various locations in all of Scotland's major towns and cities. The last issue was in 2016.[1]

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.[2] In October 2012 Jennifer Lynn was named as the editor of Scotcampus.[3] The magazine is published on a bimonthly basis.[3]

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.[4][5][6] 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.[6][7] Some of the onstage performances of previous years include fashion shows, dancers, rap battles, cheerleaders and yoga classes.[8] Food exhibitors offer the students discounts and even free food and drinks.[8] 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.[4][9][8] In 2010 the Freshers' Festivals expanded into Edinburgh. Both events were powered with renewable energy.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Scotcampus". Archived from the original on 12 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Youth Marketing". The Drum. 11 August 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  3. ^ a b "My Media Day: Jennifer Lynn, editor, Scotcampus magazine". All Media Scotland. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b "On The Agenda". The Herald. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  5. ^ "STUDENT GUIDE: Price is right for fun in city". Glasgow Evening Times. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Freshers Festival 2023 Is Here! | All You Need To Know - Freshers Festival". Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Jump Into Student Life". The Metro. 15 February 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  8. ^ a b c Green, Mina (21 July 2015). "10 Reasons to get to Freshers' Festival | Freshers' Festival". Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Exhibitors". Scotcampus. 26 July 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
  10. ^ "Edinburgh Freshers Festival". Events Edinburgh. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.