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

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

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.