| Scotcampus | |
| Format: | Magazine |
| Foundation: | 2001 |
| Owners: | Scotcampus |
| Political: | None |
| Headquarters: | Glasgow |
| Editor: | Laura Blackhurst |
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]
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.
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.[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. 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] In 2010 the Freshers' Festivals expanded into Edinburgh. Both events were powered with renewable energy.[10]
