Protect SU Democracy, Protect Election Coverage – Motion 314
The Student Publication Association is today calling on NUS conference delegates to approve a motion to safeguard fair, accurate and vital coverage to student union elections.
Flash Friday 15/4: #SPANC16 Special
There’s STILL no party like an SPA party… In this #FlashFriday, we take a look at the very best coverage of the very best student media conference this year.
#SPANC16 Award Winners Announced
26 journalists from over 21 publications were honoured in 16 categories, ranging from Sports Coverage to Best Design to Best Newcomer; all of which were judged by a panel of independent judges from across the journalism industry.
Flash Friday – April Fools Day special
Just in case you hadn't noticed, today was prank day. Have you fallen for any of these magnificent student fools? 300ft statue of Elizabeth II will bring people to Hes East By Lois F Parlo for York Vision Image: York Vision Lois claimed a new 300ft statue of the Queen would make people flock
Flash Friday 25/3: Apps, healthy freshers and noise complaints
It's Easter, and before you consume your weight in chocolate eggs, take a look at this feature by a Forge Press writer - who claims there is such a thing as a 'healthy' fresher. I know, I was shocked too. But first, our headlines this week: Man convicted after prowling university towns and sexually assaulting students
Flash Friday 18/3: A hit-and-run, Holi and free speech
It’s nearing the end of term. Here’s some of the best tales we spotted this week: KU student ‘smiled and laughed’ as he injured security guard in hit-and-run By Kayli Olson for River Online Image: RiverOnline A Kingston student was “smiling and laughing” when he injured a university security guard in a hit-and-run
UCL & Pi Media: No Student Journalist Should Be Threatened for Doing Their Job
Last week The Independent published allegations of UCL bullying Rebecca Pinnington of Pi Media, an SPA member.
Flash Friday 11/3: Drugs, gold medals and salary hikes
It's almost the end of term! The best of student media this week: Bath's Vice Chancellor gets £11k salary hike By Alisha Lobo for Bath Impact A recent report released by the UCU (University College and Union) ‘Transparency at the top?’ has revealed that the Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell has received an increase in
Flash Friday 4/3: A £70m accommodation revamp, listicles and pest problems
Ever since we had to fork out £9,000 a year for university, staff there have become a lot more accountable. And why shouldn't they be? We need to know what we are getting for our money. Accommodation is a recurring theme this week, with a pest problem at Holloway to a £70 million revamp of
SPA Members Shortlisted in first Words by Women Awards
It may be a rainy and wet outside today – but we’re buzzing at SPA HQ to see our members filling up the Words by Women shortlist.