The Student Publication Association (SPA) is recruiting a Trustee to assist in its work advancing the education of student journalists around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. We have over 175 member publications around the UK and Ireland, whom we support with advice on issues that may arise, training…
Having elected our new executive committee at #SPANC23, the SPA is now thrilled to open applications for a number of other roles which will help foster the next generation of student journalists across the country. Our Regional and Project Officers perform vital roles, keeping our members supported and engaged, and…
Do you want to make a real difference to student journalists across the UK and Ireland? Whether it’s protecting our members from censor at the hands of their university or union, or offering free media law sessions to keep you ahead of the law, the Student Publication Association is the…
That’s right, it’s the time you’ve all been waiting for – the #SPANC23 shortlists are finally here! Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter, we had more than 1,200 entries this year, a record, and the quality was overwhelming. In the words of one judge it was…
This year, new for #SPANC23, we’re delighted to introduce bookable workshop sessions across the conference weekend. These free sessions will give those in the room targeted support and training on a particular area of journalism or the SPA, and be more hands-on than our usual excellent range of Q&A…
We understand that being a student can leave you pretty tight on the financial front. That’s why the Student Publication Association (SPA) has set up its Financial Assistance Scheme, helping those otherwise unable to afford it some support in attending our national conference and awards, this year at the University…
The Student Publication Association Regional Awards are back for 2023! For those of you unfamiliar, these awards aim to recognise the best work in each of the SPA’s eight regions – and give publications a chance to show off their work ahead of our national awards at the SPA National…
“Incredible”, “a great opportunity”, and “really important” – this is what some of the recipients of the Student Publication Association’s diversity bursary said the support meant to them. The SPA was proud that for its national conference #SPANC22, we were able to provide financial help to 14 delegates. Support ranged…
#SPANC22 in Sheffield is just around the corner! And part of our wonderful conference is our annual general meeting, or AGM. Each of our members is entitled to attend this event, where we will hear from our current executive committee, trustees, and regional officers (ROs), vote on raised motions, and…
With #SPANC22 just around the corner, it’s time to think about who will lead the Student Publication Association (SPA) in 2022/23. It’s a really exciting time to get involved in the charity, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and can now provide so many more events for our members as…