SYP London brings PubTalks: a new series of panel events for students, always free to enter, that explores different and changing facets of the publishing industry from a fresh perspective. Encompassing production, marketing, and editorial work, the publishing industry is very diverse and offers many options. We welcome students from all fields to come and learn what the industry is about, what your options are, and how to get started after university.
We will have a panel of speakers from various departments discussing publishing in general and about their jobs in particular. Attendees will then have the opportunity to ask questions both at the end of the panel and during the optional networking time after the event.
Our first session will be in the Darwin Building at University College London (UCL). The venue can be accessed step-free via a ramp at the rear entrance of the building and a lift to basement level where the event will take place.
We can’t wait to see you all and learn about this wonderful industry together. Get your ticket here!
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Sinead Anja A Production Controller at Hardie Grant UK
Nathaniel McKenzie He started in his current role, editorial & Rights assistant at Profile Books, after feeelancing, interning, and working as a copywriter, journalist, and sub-editor for a few years. He moved back to the UK two years ago having spent a decade studying in Canada. Outside of work, he writes fiction, attends reading groups.
Salma Begum She is a Literary Assistant at The Good Literary Agency. Before joining TGLA Salma was on the graduate scheme at Wellcome Trust, where she worked closely with underrepresented audiences, and set up Wellcome Collection’s first youth panel. Before that, she worked for NCS The Challenge and interned for Twinkle Space Mission. Salma has a BSc in History and Philosophy of Science from University College London and has completed two postgraduate modules, focusing on diversity in the arts, at UCL’s Institute of Education.