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The Press Syndicate

"There shall be in the University a University Press which shall be devoted to printing and publishing in the furtherance of the acquisition, advancement, conservation, and dissemination of knowledge in all subjects; to the advancement of education, religion, learning, and research; and to the advancement of literature and good letters."

University of Cambridge Statutes and Ordinances, Statute J

We have, since 1698, been governed by the Press ‘Syndics’ (originally known as the Curators), made up of 18 senior academics from the University of Cambridge who represent a wide variety of subjects. The Syndics meet regularly to look at publishing proposals and to ensure that the content being published meets rigorous academic standards. 

The Syndicate has two main sub-committees: the Publishing Committee and the Finance Committee. The Publishing Committee provides quality assurance and formal approval for the titles to be published and meets 18 times a year to review editorial and publishing strategy matters. The Finance Committee is concerned with financial and governance strategy and meets four times a year. The Press Syndicate meets in the Pitt Building, which is the old headquarters of the Press located in Cambridge city centre.

The operational responsibility of the Press is delegated by the Syndics to the Press’s Chief Executive and nine Officers, including a Finance Director.

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