Alexandra Shakespeare

Alexandra Shakespeare is a Lecturer and Programme Lead in Publishing at Oxford Brookes University's School of Arts, where she coordinates the BA Media, Journalism and Publishing program and teaches modules such as Essential Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Brand Publishing, and Creative Entrepreneurship. She is also affiliated with the Oxford International Centre for Publishing (OICP) and holds roles as an Associate Editor of The Journal of Magazine Media and External Examiner for the MA Publishing program at the University of the Arts London.

• Founded and chairs the university's Journalism Advisory Board
• Developed and oversees the accessible publishing platform www.hybridmag.co.uk
• Industry experience spans two decades at publishers like Hearst UK, BBC Worldwide, and TI Media, including launching Harper’s Bazaar Arabia as Deputy Editor

Her work emphasizes diversity in media and media education accessibility. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and provides editorial consultancy for startups and organizations like the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).