Love Books? Thought about a career in publishing?

One of the key priorities identified in our publishing skills strategy is to open up the industry to a more diverse group of people and to provide relevant, realistic and accessible careers information and advice.  So we’re delighted to be taking part in an event coming up next month.

The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) and Diversity in Publishing Network (DIPNET) are holding a free event for students, recent graduates and those who are looking for a change of career at the University of East London on 4th November 2009.

A panel of speakers from the industry will provide an insight into publishing as a career choice. You don’t need to be studying English or publishing to come along as everyone – irrespective of degree choice – is welcome. There will be a panel of speakers who can help you find out if publishing is the right industry for you.

The panel comprises:
Bhavit Mehta – SYP & Publisher Saadhak Books
Louise Franklin – Publishing Sector Coordinator, Skillset
Sammia Rafique – Assistant Editor, Harper Collins
Jannetta Otter Barry – Publisher, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Desmond O’Rourke – Treasurer of UK Association of Publishing Educators & Director of the in MA Publishing Studies at London College of Communication

Place: Main Reception, Room number EB2.88, East Building, University of East London, Docklands Campus. Contact Angie Solomon angie@thesyp.org.uk or Shelina Permalloo shelina.permalloo@booktrust.org.uk

Further information is available from the SYP http://www.thesyp.org.uk/ or DIPNET http://www.dipnet.org.uk/

How to get there: By Tube / DLR The Docklands Campus is directly opposite Cyprus DLR station. Trains to Beckton via Cyprus and Canning Town usually run at five-to-ten minute intervals. By Bus: Bus routes near the Docklands Campus include 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474 and N551. The Docklands campus is within a short walking distance of Cyprus station.

This event is part of a series introducing publishing to more students as part of ongoing efforts to diversify the UK publishing industry. We’ll keep you updated on venues and dates.