Edinburgh
Napier is proud to announce the appointment of Rosie Howie, publisher at Hodder
Gibson, as our new Publisher in Residence.
The
appointment and resulting collaboration will facilitate industry-specific
learning opportunities for our MSc Publishing students, allowing them to develop
concepts and research into business critical opportunities which will have
commercial impact and long-term success.
The
newly appointed Publisher in Residence will be intricately involved in the MSc
Publishing programme, delivering bespoke masterclasses, assisting with
placement and research opportunities, sharing their experiences and,
critically, helping to mentor, inspire and support students and academics.
Rosie,
pictured above, is an alumna of MSc Publishing. Since graduating in 2012, she
has carved a stellar career in the industry, predominantly in Educational
Publishing, where she has a particular expertise. During her remarkable
trajectory, Rosie worked at Edinburgh University Press, Waterstones, and Bright
Red Publishing before moving to Hodder Gibson. In addition, Rosie was
instrumental in the rejuvenation of the Society of Young Publishers, Scotland
branch – an organisation which exists to support, motivate and mentor young
people interested in a career in Publishing.
Rosie
said, “A decade after graduating from the MSc Publishing course at Edinburgh
Napier, it is a privilege and delight to take up this exciting opportunity to
be their Publisher in Residence. It feels like I have come full circle. It is
an honour to give back to the course, and to work with such a dedicated team of
staff and inspiring group of students. I hope to provide useful insight into the
industry and offer training in a range of publishing skills.
“I
am also looking forward to learning from the staff and students at the
University, especially through research collaboration opportunities. Speaking
with the students over the course of the last few months has given me real hope
for the future leadership of the publishing industry in Scotland and
internationally.”
This
is an imaginative initiative – no other University in the UK has a Publisher in
Residence. MSc Publishing has an unparalleled reputation for innovation and
vision, and this appointment speaks to the progressive nature of Publishing
education at Edinburgh Napier.
Edinurgh
Napier’s Avril Gray, Associate Professor in Publishing, added, “We are thrilled
by Rosie’s appointment. Rosie will bring invaluable insight and experience to
the benefit of our staff and students.
“We
are excited to work alongside such a respected publishing professional, someone
who has demonstrated a care for the opportunities of young people entering the
industry. I personally look forward to a collaboration which will forge even
closer connections with industry to the benefit of our very vocational – and
successful – Publishing Masters programme.
“Rosie’s
knowledge and experience will not only energise and inspire activity across the
programme but also help enhance the critical commercial practices that underpin
our teaching. We have very strong links to industry and an incredible network
of alumni, so to be able to work with Rosie will be inspirational for our
students and hugely enriching on so many levels.”