The Student Publication Association (SPA) is delighted to announce a new bursary for students looking to break into journalism, ahead of its national conference this April. The new Diversity Bursary will provide support for at least 10 students to attend the annual event completely free of charge, with all travel,…
The Student Publication Association’s annual conference is heading to South Yorkshire next year. The conference, commonly known as SPANC, will be hosted by University of Sheffield student newspaper Forge Press. This is the first time that the conference will be held in Sheffield. Each year, SPANC features a weekend of…
The SPA’s biggest weekend of the year could be coming to a campus near you. Bidding for #SPANC2020 is now open, with all of the SPA’s members across the UK and Ireland eligible to apply to host the annual conference. #SPANC2020 is the biggest weekend in the SPA’s calendar. For…
SPA Chair Owain Evans has called for a General Meeting of Members to be held on Wednesday 23 October. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss constitutional changes to the SPA. The proposed Constitution and Bye-laws can be found on the SPA’s issuu, here. A full agenda for the…
The SPA is extremely concerned to see attempts to remove funding from member publication the University Times. We strongly believe that the actions of the University Times, while unorthodox for a student publication, were proportionate to the overwhelming public interest in reporting on hazing. Student publications carry out the vital…
This page will update as the awards are announced. Please check back for more results. Best PhotographerThis category aims to recognise the best student photographer at a student paper. Judges are looking for photos which reflect campus life, are well shot, and tell a story. Anna Gibbs, PalatinateDomas Radzevicius, Magdalen MagazineEmily Heath, InQuireJoey McCallion, Trinity NewsJuliet Cookson, Forge PressLuisa De la Concha Montes, Quench MagazineMatthew Nixon, ConcreteMeg Firth, The GryphonRoo Pitt, ConcreteStefano Dunne, The Boar Best Human Rights StorySupported by RightsInfo, this category aims to reward the best human rights story produced by a student journalist in the UK, looking at relevance to the audience, writing style and originality. Annissa Warsame, The Falmouth AnchorDylan O’Neill, The University ObserverBecca Bashford, The OrbitalSasha Baker,…
The UK and Ireland’s top awards for student newspapers and magazines are back. With 21 categories, the SPA Awards recognise work at all levels of student publications. This year sees the inclusion of new awards for scientific and human rights journalism, as well as the dedication of our Outstanding Commitment…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 SPA Regional Awards! South West Best Publication: Exeposé, Exeter Best Journalist: Megan Davies, Exeposé Best Impact: ‘Exeter Career Zone accidentally quote Nazi general in email blast’, The Falmouth Anchor Best Development: The Falmouth Anchor, Falmouth and Exeter Best Events Coverage: March for Mental…
Do you want to host the biggest and most diverse student media conference in the country? If so, well do we have good news for you! The bidding process to host the Student Publication Association’s National Conference in 2019 is now open! SPANC19 will be the biggest weekend in…
The 2018 slate of Regional Conferences (SPARCs) across the SPA’s regions are set to take place this November. SPARCs bring a variety of speakers and workshops to locations across the UK & Ireland. They also play host to the SPA Regional Awards. Tickets for Regional Conferences cost £6. To find…