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The Journal (student newspaper)
Encyclopedia
The Journal is an independent, fortnightly, local newspaper produced by students at seven major higher
and further education
institutes in Edinburgh
. It is distributed at a number of locations across the city's universities and colleges, as well as at bars and cafés throughout the Scottish capital.
, Napier University
, Heriot-Watt University
, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh College of Art
, Telford College and Stevenson College
. The publication covers a variety of topics including local news and events, academic developments, national student news, and national politics, as well as university and professional sport
across Edinburgh. It also includes sections of commentary and featured writing, alongside reviews of local arts events. The publication is independent of all its target institutions, and is not affiliated with their associated students' unions. The publication is funded through advertising sales and subscriptions.
The Journal prints and distributes 10,000 copies each fortnight throughout the academic year. Currently printed by Mortons of Horncastle
in tabloid format, the publication was originally produced as a Berliner
, making it the first and only UK student newspaper to have published issues in this size.
. A non-sabbatical editor oversees production, while a general manager administers advertising and arranges additional sources of funding. Five deputy editors are responsible for the various sections of the publication, while content is submitted by students attending institutions in Edinburgh as well as prominent local and national journalists, politicians and commentators. Past contributors include Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond
, two-time journalist of the year, Phillip Knightley
, and UN special investigator, Richard A. Falk
. The staff also includes a number of award-winning student journalists.
Nominated: Student Newspaper of the Year
Nominated: Student Publication Design of the Year
Nominated: Student Reporter of the Year - Miles Johnson
Nominated: Best Magazine, Small Publishing Company
Nominated: Editor of the Year, Consumer Magazine - Ben Judge
and Napier University's Veritas.
At the University of Edinburgh, the publication was initially refused permission to distribute inside university buildings by the Edinburgh University Students' Association
, which cited concerns that the new publication may overlap editorially with the existing newspaper, The Student. However, following a large majority vote by students at the union's general meeting, February 2008, this decision was overturned. The Journal currently enjoys full distribution rights across the University of Edinburgh, as well as at the four further target institutions.
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
and further education
Further education
Further education is a term mainly used in connection with education in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is post-compulsory education , that is distinct from the education offered in universities...
institutes in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. It is distributed at a number of locations across the city's universities and colleges, as well as at bars and cafés throughout the Scottish capital.
Background
The Journal was inaugurated in November 2007 as an independent newspaper aimed primarily at students attending seven higher education institutes in the city: the University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, Napier University
Napier University
Edinburgh Napier is one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland with over 17,000 students, including nearly 5,000 international students, from more than 100 nations worldwide.-History:...
, Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer....
, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art is an art school in Edinburgh, Scotland, providing tertiary education in art and design disciplines for over two thousand students....
, Telford College and Stevenson College
Stevenson College, Edinburgh
Stevenson College Edinburgh, Edinburgh is one of the largest further education colleges in Scotland. It was founded in 1970, and is named after famous Scottish engineer, Robert Stevenson...
. The publication covers a variety of topics including local news and events, academic developments, national student news, and national politics, as well as university and professional sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
across Edinburgh. It also includes sections of commentary and featured writing, alongside reviews of local arts events. The publication is independent of all its target institutions, and is not affiliated with their associated students' unions. The publication is funded through advertising sales and subscriptions.
The Journal prints and distributes 10,000 copies each fortnight throughout the academic year. Currently printed by Mortons of Horncastle
Mortons of Horncastle
Mortons of Horncastle Ltd is a publishing company based in Horncastle in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England.-History:At the age of 21, WK Morton bought the Horncastle-based printing company owned by D Cousans. He started the Horncastle News in 1887...
in tabloid format, the publication was originally produced as a Berliner
Berliner (format)
Berliner, or "midi", is a newspaper format with pages normally measuring about . The Berliner format is slightly taller and marginally wider than the tabloid/compact format; and is both narrower and shorter than the broadsheet format....
, making it the first and only UK student newspaper to have published issues in this size.
Organisation
The paper is managed by a board of directors comprising three former staff members of the University of Edinburgh's newspaper, StudentStudent (newspaper)
The Student is a weekly British independent newspaper produced by students at the University of Edinburgh. Founded in 1887 by author Robert Louis Stevenson, it is the oldest student newspaper in the United Kingdom and held the title of Best Student Newspaper in Scotland, awarded by the Herald...
. A non-sabbatical editor oversees production, while a general manager administers advertising and arranges additional sources of funding. Five deputy editors are responsible for the various sections of the publication, while content is submitted by students attending institutions in Edinburgh as well as prominent local and national journalists, politicians and commentators. Past contributors include Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond
Alexander Elliot Anderson "Alex" Salmond MSP is a Scottish politician and current First Minister of Scotland. He became Scotland's fourth First Minister in May 2007. He is the Leader of the Scottish National Party , having served as Member of the Scottish Parliament for Gordon...
, two-time journalist of the year, Phillip Knightley
Phillip Knightley
Phillip Knightley is a journalist, critic, and non-fiction author, visiting Professor of Journalism at the University of Lincoln, England, and media commentator on the intelligence services and propaganda.-Biography:...
, and UN special investigator, Richard A. Falk
Richard A. Falk
Richard Anderson Falk is an American professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, the author or co-author of 20 books and the editor or co-editor of another 20 books, speaker, activist on world affairs, and an appointee to two United Nations positions on the Palestinian...
. The staff also includes a number of award-winning student journalists.
Website
Alongside the printed issue, The Journal provides a website to which content—including news updates, match reports and arts reviews—is added regularly. The website was relaunched in October 2008 with an improved design and additional features including an archive of the newspaper's past issues.Awards
Since its inception in November 2007, The Journal has won two national awards and has received nominations for a total of eight honours.The Guardian Student Media Awards
Winner: Publication Design of the YearNominated: Student Newspaper of the Year
Nominated: Student Publication Design of the Year
Nominated: Student Reporter of the Year - Miles Johnson
Scottish Magazine Awards
Periodical Publishers Association, ScotlandNominated: Best Magazine, Small Publishing Company
Nominated: Editor of the Year, Consumer Magazine - Ben Judge
Competition
The Journal is distributed alongside two existing student newspapers, both of which are distributed to single institutions: the University of Edinburgh's The StudentStudent (newspaper)
The Student is a weekly British independent newspaper produced by students at the University of Edinburgh. Founded in 1887 by author Robert Louis Stevenson, it is the oldest student newspaper in the United Kingdom and held the title of Best Student Newspaper in Scotland, awarded by the Herald...
and Napier University's Veritas.
At the University of Edinburgh, the publication was initially refused permission to distribute inside university buildings by the Edinburgh University Students' Association
Edinburgh University Students' Association
Edinburgh University Students' Association provides services, representation and welfare support to matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.-Composition:...
, which cited concerns that the new publication may overlap editorially with the existing newspaper, The Student. However, following a large majority vote by students at the union's general meeting, February 2008, this decision was overturned. The Journal currently enjoys full distribution rights across the University of Edinburgh, as well as at the four further target institutions.