Oxford Student Publications Limited

Student publishing house at the University of Oxford From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

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Oxford Student Publications Limited
Company typeLimited Company
IndustryPublishing
Founded1961
HeadquartersOffice Suite B, Salter's Yard, Folly Bridge, Oxford
Key people
  • Ashley Truban (Co-Chairperson)
  • Kiaya Phillips (Co-Chairperson)
  • James Ashley (Business Director)
Products
  • Cherwell (student newspaper)
  • The Isis (arts and literary magazine)
  • The Oxford Scientist (science journal and magazine)
  • Industry (fashion magazine)
  • PHASER (creative and photography magazine)
Websiteospl.org
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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

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