We are currently seeking to appoint a student Editor-in-Chief for The Mays.
Now in its 34th year, The Mays is a book of the best of new student poetry, short stories, creative photography and art from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.
The Mays is credited with launching Zadie Smith’s career. The publication has featured a wide range of high-profile guest editors over the years, including Kate Bush, Stephen Fry, Arlo Parks, Rupi Kaur, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Jarvis Cocker, Ted Hughes and Oscar Murillo.
Joint applications will be considered. To apply, please send your CV(s) via email to business@varsity.co.uk together with a covering letter of no more than 600 words detailing your vision for the book. Applicants with excellent leadership skills, organisational skills and a high level of expertise with Adobe InDesign are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is 6pm, Friday 31st October 2025
Student submissions for art, poetry, short stories etc for the next edition will open in early 2026
For further information please email: mays-editor@varsity.co.uk
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