We’ve taken a bit of a sabbatical over here at Splash Sunday HQ (after communications officer Jess began her NCTJ and realised how time consuming Teeline is… FYI) But we haven’t forgotten you, and we’ve been collating the very best of student media while we’ve been away. We hope you enjoy…
Welcome to the first Splash Sunday of the New Year. We hope everyone had a great Christmas, and enjoyed some well-earned time relaxing. And a big shout out to everyone who’s already back to work publishing some really great journalism. I’m still making my way through the chocolate coins, so hats…
2017 Ahh 2017. It’s been a year to remember for many reasons, some happier than others. From Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, to the release of the MP ‘sleaze’ spreadsheet in October, via the surprise UK general election in June, the nation’s mood when it came to politics was summed up by Brenda…
It was my day off work on Tuesday and overnight four “breaking news” stories were reported, including the Zimbabwe coup against Mugabe and a bomb scare at Hannover airport. Clearly, I picked the wrong time to be off – it’s been quite a week for news! And student journalism is no…
I don’t know about you, but I have felt recently that (Blue Planet 2 aside) everyone in the world is slowly losing their minds. With further allegations of sexual assault and harassment swirling through Hollywood and Westminster; cabinet ministers giving false information about British citizens being held prisoner in Iran and…
It’s well and truly autumn, if the amount of falling leaves, rain, and advice-for-freshers articles being shared by every publication under the sun, are anything to go by. We’ve got a fantastic selection of articles for you this week, that (cheesy as it sounds) I think sum up the very best…
The University Times “GAA players are being encouraged to wear rainbow-coloured GAA gloves as part of a new campaign by the National Union of Students-Union of Students in Ireland (NUS-USI) to promote LGBT rights.” To Ireland, and to a really cool story about a scheme aiming to promote LGBT rights…
Wessex Scene Coldplay Contributes Towards University’s Groundbreaking Battle Against Cancer “The University of Southampton is refusing to disclose the amount donated at the band’s request, but have said that it is a “wonderful gesture”, with the university now having raised over £21 million towards the campaign for a Centre of…