We’re here to help student journalists get ahead, and stay there.
Up-to-date industry standard training
We know that writing for a student publication, or editing one, can feel like a minefield.
The SPA offers live training throughout the year, online events with top professionals, and the biggest student journalism conference to help you network and hone your skills.
Coming up
/ SPA Regional Awards 2025
SPA x Impact: Midlands Regional Conference and Awards 2025
University of Nottingham SU
The SPA is thrilled to join forces with Impact Magazine to bring you our first regional conference of the awards cycle! Tickets are £12 (or £11 if you're an Impact member) which covers food and…
Sat, 14 Dec, 10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tell us
We want to hear what training you would benefit from. Email our Training and Opportunities Officer, Joe McFadden, on training@spajournalism.com
Isabella Ankerson
Advocacy officer
We’ve got your back
We know student publications sometimes need extra support, and they can’t always get it from their universities or unions.
If you’re facing censorship, funding cuts, or just need some help, we’re here fight your corner.
We have a trustee team of industry professionals and have successfully lobbied for our members for over a decade.