Concrete - UEA's Independent Student Newspaper
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Concrete - UEA's Independent Student Newspaper is the University of East Anglia
's student newspaper, founded in 1992. With a circulation of 4,500, Concrete is free and published fortnightly on a Tuesday during term time. Its sections include News, Features, Comment, Lifestyle, Travel, International, Turf and Sport, with an additional entertainment supplement known as Venue. The newspaper celebrated its 250th issue in January 2011. Concrete is printed by local newspaper group Archant
.
Concrete is compiled by a team of around 25 section editors and headed by the editor-in-chief. It is distributed throughout campus and at numerous locations throughout Norwich
. These include the Norwich Theatre Royal
, Norwich Puppet Theatre
and a number of establishments located within the Golden Triangle
.
Previous issues have included interviews with Nick Clegg
, Charles Clarke
, Johnny Knoxville
, Max Mosley
, Harrison Ford
, Stephen Fry
and Greg James
amongst others. Concrete also publishes annual drug and sex surveys.
newspaper and the National Union of Students and shortlisted by both in the 'Student Newspaper of the Year' category. By the time of Concrete's fiftieth issue, it was being read by 98% of students at UEA. Concrete has been one of the largest student societies at UEA for a number of years, and its office is located upstairs in the Union House building at the University.
Deputy Editor Steph McKenna
Chief Copy Editors Amy Adams & Harry Slater
Comment Editor Joshua Resoun
International Editor Rachael Lum
Features Editor Lauren Razavi
Turf Editor Rebecca Hazlewood
Lifestyle Editor Hasina Allen & Rianne Ison
Travel Editor Greg Lewry
Sports Editors Matt Scrafton & Chris Teale
Chief Photographer Laura Smith
Deputy Chief Photographer Harriet Jones
Fashion Editor Hannah Britt
Deputy Fashion Editor Milly Sampson
Arts Editor Emma Webb
Creative Writing Editor Ella Chappell
Television Editor Matthew Tidby
Wired Editor Joshua Mott
Music Editors Jordan Bright & Alex Ross
Film Editors James Burrough & Anna Eastick
Listings & Competitions Editor Sam Tomkinson
2009-2010- Hannah Livingston
2008-2009- Fiona Billings
2007-2008- Marcus Jones
2006-2007- Anna Steward
2005-2006- Sarah Edwardes
2004-2005- Phillip Sainty
2003-2004- Jim Whalley
2002-2003- Katie Hind
2001-2002-
2000-2001- James Goffin
1999-1998- James Tapsfield
1998-1999- James Graham
1997-1998- Jane Kirby
1996-1997- James Curtis
1995-1996- Niall Hampton
1994-1995- Niall Hampton
1993-1994- Peter Hart
1992-1993- Polly Graham
1999- Independent/NUS awards - Student Newspaper of the Year
1999- Guardian awards - Runner-up Student Newspaper of the Year
2001- National Student Journalism Award- Best Student Newspaper, Runner Up
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
's student newspaper, founded in 1992. With a circulation of 4,500, Concrete is free and published fortnightly on a Tuesday during term time. Its sections include News, Features, Comment, Lifestyle, Travel, International, Turf and Sport, with an additional entertainment supplement known as Venue. The newspaper celebrated its 250th issue in January 2011. Concrete is printed by local newspaper group Archant
Archant
Archant is a publishing company, based in Norwich, England, United Kingdom. The group publishes four daily newspapers, around 75 weekly newspapers, and 75 consumer and contract magazines....
.
Concrete is compiled by a team of around 25 section editors and headed by the editor-in-chief. It is distributed throughout campus and at numerous locations throughout Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
. These include the Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre Royal, Norwich
The Theatre Royal is the largest theatre in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It presents a large range of drama, dance, comedy, music and other entertainment...
, Norwich Puppet Theatre
Norwich Puppet Theatre
The Norwich Puppet Theatre is a nationally unique venue dedicated to puppetry housed in the Medieval church of Saint James a Grade 1 listed building, in the city of Norwich, England....
and a number of establishments located within the Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle (Norwich)
The Golden Triangle is an area covering several parishes in the city of Norwich, United Kingdom. It is roughly wedge-shaped, with the thin end at the city centre, spreading outwards between Newmarket Road and Earlham Road to the University of East Anglia, on the outskirts of the city.The Golden...
.
Previous issues have included interviews with Nick Clegg
Nick Clegg
Nicholas William Peter "Nick" Clegg is a British Liberal Democrat politician who is currently the Deputy Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council and Minister for Constitutional and Political Reform in the coalition government of which David Cameron is the Prime Minister...
, Charles Clarke
Charles Clarke
Charles Rodway Clarke is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Norwich South from 1997 until 2010, and served as Home Secretary from December 2004 until May 2006.-Early life:...
, Johnny Knoxville
Johnny Knoxville
Philip John Clapp , better known by his stage name Johnny Knoxville, is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, stunt performer, best known for being the co-creator and principal star of the MTV reality series Jackass, with the catchphrase "I'm Johnny Knoxville, and welcome to Jackass."-Early...
, Max Mosley
Max Mosley
Max Rufus Mosley is the former president of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile , a non-profit association that represents the interests of motoring organisations and car users worldwide...
, Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is an American film actor and producer. He is famous for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. Ford is also known for his roles as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness and Jack Ryan in...
, Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Stephen John Fry is an English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter and film director, and a director of Norwich City Football Club. He first came to attention in the 1981 Cambridge Footlights Revue presentation "The Cellar Tapes", which also...
and Greg James
Greg James
Greg James may refer to:*Greg James , BBC Radio 1 DJ and broadcaster*Greg James , Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales...
amongst others. Concrete also publishes annual drug and sex surveys.
History
Concrete was set up in 1992 by three students and has since celebrated its 250th issue in January 2011. Concrete's achievements were recognised in 1995 by The GuardianThe Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
newspaper and the National Union of Students and shortlisted by both in the 'Student Newspaper of the Year' category. By the time of Concrete's fiftieth issue, it was being read by 98% of students at UEA. Concrete has been one of the largest student societies at UEA for a number of years, and its office is located upstairs in the Union House building at the University.
Current Section Editors
Editor-in-Chief Chris KingDeputy Editor Steph McKenna
Chief Copy Editors Amy Adams & Harry Slater
Concrete
News Editors James Dixon & Susanna WoodComment Editor Joshua Resoun
International Editor Rachael Lum
Features Editor Lauren Razavi
Turf Editor Rebecca Hazlewood
Lifestyle Editor Hasina Allen & Rianne Ison
Travel Editor Greg Lewry
Sports Editors Matt Scrafton & Chris Teale
Chief Photographer Laura Smith
Deputy Chief Photographer Harriet Jones
Venue
Venue Editor Alex ThrossellFashion Editor Hannah Britt
Deputy Fashion Editor Milly Sampson
Arts Editor Emma Webb
Creative Writing Editor Ella Chappell
Television Editor Matthew Tidby
Wired Editor Joshua Mott
Music Editors Jordan Bright & Alex Ross
Film Editors James Burrough & Anna Eastick
Listings & Competitions Editor Sam Tomkinson
Past Editors
2010-2011- Danny Collins2009-2010- Hannah Livingston
2008-2009- Fiona Billings
2007-2008- Marcus Jones
2006-2007- Anna Steward
2005-2006- Sarah Edwardes
2004-2005- Phillip Sainty
2003-2004- Jim Whalley
2002-2003- Katie Hind
2001-2002-
2000-2001- James Goffin
1999-1998- James Tapsfield
1998-1999- James Graham
1997-1998- Jane Kirby
1996-1997- James Curtis
1995-1996- Niall Hampton
1994-1995- Niall Hampton
1993-1994- Peter Hart
1992-1993- Polly Graham
Awards
1995- The Guardian/NUS Student Media Awards Student- Student Newspaper of the Year1999- Independent/NUS awards - Student Newspaper of the Year
1999- Guardian awards - Runner-up Student Newspaper of the Year
2001- National Student Journalism Award- Best Student Newspaper, Runner Up
External links
- http://www.concrete-online.co.uk/
- http://www.ueastudent.com/clubsoc/societies
- http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ConcreteNewspaper
- http://twitter.com/Concrete_UEA