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.
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 Guardian 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 Geri Scott
Deputy Editor Peter Sheehan
Chief Copy Editors Helena Bradbury and Frances McKeown
Online Editors Will Cockram and Emily Fedorowycz
Concrete
News Editors Dan Falvey and Elliot Folan
Comment Editor Joe Jameson
Global Editor Oliver Hughes
Features Editor Courtney Pochin
Science and Environment Editor Jacob Beebe
Lifestyle Editor Rebecca Bemment
Travel Editor Jodie Snow
Sports Editors Kat Lucas and James Newbold
Chief Photographers Will Cockram and Jacob Roberts-Kendall
Venue
Venue Editors Holly J. McDede and Adam White
Fashion Editors Gemma Carter and Helena Urquhart
Arts Editor Katie Kemp
Creative Writing Editor Jake Reynolds
Television Editor Adam Dawson
Gaming and Technology Editor Joe Fitzsimmons
Music Editors Myles Earle and Mike Vinti
Film Editors Neven Devies and Silvia Rose
Listings & Competitions Editor Daisy Jones
Past editors
2015-2016 - Dan Falvey and Joe Jameson
2014-2015 - Geri Scott
2013-2014- Sidonie Chaffer-Melley
2012-2013- Amy Adams
2011-2012- Chris King
2010-2011- Danny Collins
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
Awards
1995- The Guardian/NUS Student Media Awards Student- Student Newspaper of the Year
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
References
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