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Concrete


The official student newspaper at the University of East Anglia.

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Concrete is the University of East Anglia’s official student newspaper.

Print Editor-in-Chief: Ella Stone

Online Editor-in-Chief(s): Alyssa Gava and Charlotte Ward

Deputy Editors(s): Izzy Hollyhead and Pia Subong

Venue Editor: Violette Douglas

Deputy Venue Editor(s): Ben Heiss and Grace Barnett

Published once a month and online daily, Concrete represents the student voice and values from across campus.

Our alumni have taken their skills from Concrete into lots of exciting careers, including many who have gone into journalism - you can find out about some of them here!

Any questions, story leads, and press releases are to be directed to concrete.editor@uea.ac.uk

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How to write for us:

  1. Writing for Concrete is free - you can join our Writers Team here 
  2. Catch up on the latest in our General channel.
  3. Find calls for content monthly in our section channels.
  4. Comment to claim yours and submit your work by the deadline!

What does a membership get you?

You can buy an annual membership for £10. It gives you access to workshops to help you progress your writing and career, as well as networking social events such as the Concrete Crawl. It may also grant you access to exclusive events, concerts and performances for reviews, as well as opportunities and editorial roles.

If you are interested in joining Concrete’s editorial team, keep an eye on our Instagram and TikTok for vacancies (mostly in May, with other occasional opportunities during the year). Any further questions or queries, please do get in touch with us via our socials, Teams or on the email listed above.

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HIGHLY COMMENDED: Digital Media, South East Regional Awards 2026- Student Publication Association

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Article, South East Regional Awards 2026- Student Publication Association

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Photographer, South East Regional Awards 2026- Student Publication Association

WINNER: Outstanding Commitment, South East Regional Awards 2026- Student Publication Association

 

BBC Radio 4 Today Best Programme 2019

BBC Radio 4 Today Runner Up Best Publication 2019

 

BBC Radio 4 Today Best Publication Nominee 2018

 

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Newspaper Design 2018 - Student Publication Association

 

WINNER: Best Feature 2017 - Student Publication Association

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Student Publication in the UK 2017 - Student Publication Association

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Website 2017 - Student Publication Association

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Interview 2017 - Student Publication Association

 

WINNER: Best Student Publication in the UK 2016 – Student Publication Association

WINNER: Best News Design 2016 - Student Publication Association

RUNNER UP: Best Design 2016 - Student Publication Association

RUNNER UP: Best News Story 2016 - Student Publication Association

RUNNER UP: Best Sports Coverage 2016 - Student Publication Association