Publishing

Welcome to the Publishing Society!

Whether you're batty about books, wild about writing, delighted about design, or just wondering about the world of publishing, we want you! As a member of the Publishing Society, you will take part in publishing anthologies, holding competitions, and fundraising for charity. We meet fortnightly to have a chat about books we love (and books we love to hate), as well as supporting Derby Uni writers by giving them a platform to promote their work. 

We also have lots planned for the 24/25 academic year...

For instance:

- A Halloween social, with prizes to be won!

- Creative challenges, such as making our own zines.

- A 500-word writing competition, collaborating with Derby Uni illustration students!

 

Freshers & GIAG Dates:

Come and meet us at our stall at Fresher's Fair! Grab some freebies, win prizes, and ask us any questions you may have!

Dates: 17th & 18th September

Times: 10 am - 4 pm on both days

 

Give It A Go!

During this GIAG session, we'll get to know each other whilst making miniature paper zines. If you didn't know, zines are small magazines that are traditionally handmade/ hand-illustrated, and can be based around any subject you like! For instance, your zine could be centered around Halloween, any hobbies you might have, your pet(s), poetry, or your favourite pizza toppings! Its completely up to you! 

Resources such as paper, glue, scissors, pens, colours, and magazine cuttings will be provided; however, you can bring any additional materials you like. 

At the end of the session, you can take your zine home with you. The committee will also enter it in the society's zine competition, the winner will be announced around Halloween and will receive a prize!

When & Where?

Date: Friday, 20th September

Time: 17.30 - 18.30

Location: Kedleston Rd Campus, N109

Additional Meet & Greet

There will be an additional meet and greet once we've finished our GIAG session, this will be hosted at The Jonty Farmer and we'll walk down from Kedleston Campus together. The purpose of this meet and greet is to get to know each other in a more casual setting over some drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). 

 

Give it a go! (2)  

This will be our second GIAG and first book spotlight meeting of the academic year! Those of you who were members the previous year will be familiar with our book spotlight meetings, however for those who don't know: 

Book Spotlights are our regular, fortnightly meetings as a society where we meet up for an hour and discuss our current reads. The meetings act similar to a book club, however this way, we get constant book recommendations from each other  (who doesn't want more books to add to their never-ending TBR list?!). 

All you need to bring is your current read and some notes or comments on your book, simple :) 

When & Where?

Date: Wednesday, 25th September 

Time: 17.30 - 18.30

Location: Kedleston Rd Campus, N406

 

Memberships & Prices: 

To access the sessions, you will need both the Union Pass (£5) and Society Membership (£8). The Union Societies Pass is a one-time fee of £5 that allows you to join our amazing Union societies. As a Union Societies member, you receive the following benefits:

• Access to join our range of Societies

• Societies have access to book rooms at the University

• Societies can apply for funding from the Union for their activities, events & trips

• Able to purchase tickets for the Society Awards

• Accident Insurance

The Union Societies Pass fees go straight back into funding our societies throughout the year and is not spent on anything else.

 

Events

Our upcoming events: 

Welcome Social- 20th Sept (after our first GIAG session)

After our GIAG session, our members/potential members have the option to come along with us to The Jonty Farmer for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink; this will be a chance to get to know each other in a more casual setting.

These next events are subject to change: 

  • Halloween Social (late October)
  • Open Mic Night 
  • Mental Health Writer's Walk
  • Society Fundraising: 

 

Last year, we held a second-hand book sale with 10% of the proceeds going to BookTrust. All our members got involved and it was a great way to get to know all the book lovers of Derby Uni! This upcoming year, we're hoping to do another fundraising event for charity and we'd love your input!

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please email us at: publishing.soc@derbyunion.co.uk

Or message us on our Instagram @derbyuspubsoc

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