Regional Awards 2018 Launched
The SPA's Regional Awards are back.
SPA Launches New Human Rights Journalism Training Scheme and Awards For Student Journalists
Do you work for a student-run publication in the UK, want free training on how to report on human rights issues, and the chance to win a prestigious new national award? Well, we’ve got news you’ll like!
#SPANC18 Information Pack
The 2018 Student Publication Association National Conference is just DAYS away, and we are, if you couldn't tell, extremely excited. We've got a few bits of important information to pass on to you. To anyone who isn’t attending this year, we hope to see you there in the future. So... What do you need to bring? We'll
A former student’s experience with Brighton Journalist Works
The NCTJ course at Brighton Journalist Works is easily one of the best things I’ve ever done. In 2016, after roughly a year of saving up and penny-pinching, I was ready to take my first steps into the profession I’d wanted to pursue for most of my teen life; journalism. Although I had briefly gone
Professional journalism training is more important than ever
In a world where labels like ‘fake news’, ‘post-truth’ and ‘alternative facts’ threaten to undermine legitimate journalism in the public interest, professional training has, arguably, never been more important for the credibility and integrity of its practitioners. To be able to demonstrate that the stories and content generated by modern journalists is underpinned by rigorous training in
Modern journalism training
Why train to be a journalist? It’s a reasonable question as we read about the many apparent crises in the media. But the answer is simple. We are living in the information age – and journalists are information professionals whose skills are increasingly needed. In the wake of the Fake News crisis, which has created a flight to quality journalism based upon
SPANC18 tickets avaliable to buy online now
We’re pleased to announce the moment everyone has been waiting for... SPANC Tickets are now on sale! We’ve put together a range of ticket options for SPANC18 to make sure everything you need is covered and you have a great weekend without worrying about any added extras. There are three ticket options avaliable. You can
Well paid jobs in financial journalism on the rise
Well paid jobs in traditional journalism are ferociously competitive and hard to get, but there has been an explosion in demand in recent years for graduates with financial journalism training, and lucrative opportunities are on the increase. With financial services and The City of London playing such a crucial role in the health of the
Five Free Places to The Media Society Awards Dinner
The SPA is delighted to partner with The Media Society and Cision Gorkana to offer an exclusive opportunity to our members.
The SPA Awards 2018 are now open for submissions
The highlight of the student journalism calendar, the SPA Awards aim to recognise the very best in student media across both the UK and Ireland. The shortlist will be announced on Monday, March 20th at 7pm. Students and recent graduates are able to submit work across 19 categories, which will be put before industry experts.