From our annual national conference to training days and conferences around the country, we aim to present a range of affordable and useful events for student journalists.
Training & Tools
The SPA’s training materials are currently being reviewed by the Development Officer. Until changes are made, archived training materials and other resources can be found here.
Awards & Competitions
We hold our prestigious national awards every year, as well as keep track of scholarships and competitions across the UK.
Support
With a network of regional and national officers, we aim to give a swift reply to any member needing advice or support, as well as create a strong community.
Benefits
SPA Members can take advantage of a huge number of benefits from events and training to online tools and support.
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Journalism Graduate Schemes
Hardly any job and grad scheme websites include a compilation of all the journalism and media graduates schemes in the UK. But don’t worry – we’ve fixed that.
#TrainingTuesday
From 2015 to 2016, the SPA provided a weekly training blog on the various issues that student publications can face. The following content is provided for archival purposes only during a review of the SPA’s training materials. While most of the advice given below is still valid today, it is…