Granta

Granta is a name used for several distinct entities in England and in publishing. The principal uses include a river in England, a Cambridge-origin literary magazine, a British independent publishing company and its imprint, and Granta Park, a science park near Cambridge that hosts life-sciences companies.

Granta (river) refers to a river in England. The name is historically associated with the Cambridge region and has given its name to local institutions and places in that area.

Granta (magazine) is a literary periodical founded at Cambridge University and named after the river. It publishes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry by contemporary writers and has become influential in the literary world. The magazine is produced by Granta Publications in London and has spawned annual Best of Granta volumes that collect notable selections from its pages.

Granta Publications is a British independent publishing company known for its literary list. It operates Granta Books, an imprint that releases contemporary fiction and non-fiction by both established and emerging writers. The company also oversees the Granta magazine, supporting writers with a distinctive focus on quality prose and reportage.

Granta Park is a science park located near Cambridge, England. Opened to house life-sciences companies and research facilities, it serves as a hub for biotechnology and related industries, and reflects Granta’s association with the Cambridge biomedical and academic community.