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The SYP goes international

Posted on October 30, 2008 in Uncategorized

The Society of Young Publishers is building an international network of like-minded young people who will meet regularly and attend conferences at top trade events to discuss hot topics faced …

SYP Meet the Committee Social

Posted on October 20, 2008 in Uncategorized

On Wednesday 15 October, the SYP gathered for drinks and mingling in the Champagne Bar at the International in St Martin’s Lane. The event was well attended by members new …

SYP Annual Conference. Publishing 2.0: The Reader Revolution

Posted on October 20, 2008 in Uncategorized

Click here for more details and click here to buy your ticket. .. This year’s Conference will examine the digital approach taken by web-savvy publishers and the the changing relationship …

2008 prices

Posted on October 5, 2008 in Uncategorized

Option Description Price   Standard Options   1 Conference – Members/Students: £30/£35 2 Conference – Non Members: £40       3 Combined Conference & Membership: £55 (usually £70) 4 …

Upcoming SYP events

Posted on October 2, 2008 in Uncategorized

The Oxford Book Club is on November 5th, and will be discussing E. M. Forster’s A Room with a View.

UK Young Publishing Entrepreneur Award 2009

Posted on October 2, 2008 in Uncategorized

The British Council are looking for six talented young publishing entrepreneurs (aged 25-35) to take part in a two-week tour of the Indian publishing industry. Click here for more details …

Lightning Source Study Tour

Posted on October 2, 2008 in Uncategorized

The Lightning Source Study Tour started bright and early on the morning of October 1st. About 25 people turned up, a very good response to the SYP’s first Study Tour …

SYP/JFL Digital Skills Evening

Posted on September 29, 2008 in Uncategorized

The SYP/JFL Digital Skills Evening started with an ironic delay, as when we tested the technical equipment, we discovered that the only laptop at hand wouldn’t fire up Nicholas Blake’s …

A Practical Guide to the Frankfurt Book Fair

Posted on September 23, 2008 in Uncategorized

On 15th – 19th October, the world’s most famous book fair will be taking place in the heart of Frankfurt. In preparation for the publishing event of the year, the …

Upcoming SYP events

Posted on September 22, 2008 in Uncategorized

The next London Book Club meeting is on October 6th, and the SYP London Social is on October 15th. The closing date for applications to the SYP Mentoring Scheme is …

Gordon Graham-SYP Mentoring Scheme 2009/10

Posted on September 22, 2008 in Uncategorized

The SYP is pleased to announce an exciting new six-month Mentoring Scheme that will begin late November and run for the next six months. The scheme is aimed at those …

Hotels near University College London

Posted on September 17, 2008 in Uncategorized

If you wish to stay the night, there are a number of local hotels.  If you know of any other good hotel close to UCL, let us know at links@thesyp.org.uk, …