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SPA Mentorship Scheme Closes Today! Here’s our Alumni Officer, Milla Cartwright, telling you why you should sign up! Applications close at 11:59pm tonight, so don’t delay - fill in the application form at the link below today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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🙋 #SPANC27 Expression of Interest ~ Your Questions Answered! ⏳ There’s only a few days left to submit an Expression of Interest! 🤔 Unsure about what submitting a bid will involve? Here’s our Chair and Conference & Events Officer, answering some of your questions!
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🍻 To the year ahead! 🩷 Last weekend, editors and members of student publications across London came together for a Print ’n’ Pint in Holborn! 🍷 Thanks to all of our members for attending! 📱 We’re running events throughout the year, so keep your eyes on our social media!
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🏰 There’s treachery in the SPA Castle… 🕵 Claudia Pitt-Shaw has made her decisions. Who’s a Faithful? And who are the Traitors? 😮 #SPANC27 will be a very different affair now… ⬇️ Who would you have voted for at the Roundtable? Drop your predictions below!
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🤝 Host #SPANC27 - Join the team - Make history! 🫵 That could be you! 🔗 Submit an Expression of Interest at the link below by Friday 23rd October, and #SPANC27 could be coming to your city in the Spring! forms.gle/VJkJ4YE9EC7EvkmX8
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👀 Could you host #SPANC27? 🎂 Our annual conference returns in 2027, and for our 15th year, we’re looking for a truly incredible publication to host it! ⏰ Submit an Expression of Interest today, and we’ll be in touch! forms.gle/VJkJ4YE9EC7EvkmX8
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🍷 Join our London Print ’n’ Pint! 🩷 On 10th October, London Officer Penelope Spencer-Simpson will be hosting an informal social in the heart of London for all of our London publications and members! 💂 All London-based SPA publication members, current or future, are welcome!
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🐣 Meet our Newest Members! 🫂 The SPA family is getting bigger! Welcome to the newest members of the largest student journalism collective in the UK and Republic of Ireland! ⬇️ Help make our new friends feel welcome by showing them some love in the comments!
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🤔 What an unusual caption... 🗣️ Conversations are starting. Plans are being set in motion. And we're gonna need some help... 😲 Keep your eye out for news about hosting our 15th anniversary conference coming very soon...
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🔦 SPA Spotlight is back! 🗞️ At the SPA, we’re incredibly proud of the work of our student journalists, bringing previously-unheard stories to the attention of thousands! 💜💙 Congratulations to this month’s featured pieces from Epigram and The Jute Journal!
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🤩 Are you looking for a mentor? 👔 We want to give all of our incredible student journalists the best possible start! 🔗 Applications for SPA Mentees are open now until 26th October! Head to the link below to find out more and to become a mentee! forms.gle/JBbaYNcjHJ55iZZt6
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🔔 Join the SPA Trustee Board 🗞️ Do you have strong connections with the journalism industry? Then we want to hear from you! 📨 Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to admin@spajournalism.com - applications close at 11:59pm on 4th October. 🤞 Good luck!
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Guth ar buill: bòrd cruinn roinneil na h-Alba 💙 Last week, editors and members of student publications across Scotland came together for our first Regional Roundtable! 💬 What are your priorities, hopes or challenges for your Scottish publication this year?
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🤩 You look like an SPA Mentor! 👔 The job market is tough right now - so we’re bringing back the SPA Mentorship Scheme! 🔗 Applications to become an SPA Mentor are open now until 26th October! Head to the link below to find out more and sign up! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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🐣 Meet our Newest Members! 🫂 The SPA family is getting bigger! Welcome to the newest members of the largest student journalism collective in the UK and Republic of Ireland! ⬇️ Help make our new friends feel welcome by showing them some love in the comments!
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🚨 Want a paid internship? 👧 We have a very exciting opportunity to work with the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza! 🔗 Head to the link below to apply today - applications close on Monday 14th September! 🤞 Good luck! forms.gle/487iBniPKpVucB4A6
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💻 Join our Scotland Editors Roundtable! 💙 On 30th August, Scotland Officer Eva Milne will be holding a Regional Roundtable to share, discuss and collaborate with our Scotland member publications. 📨 If you’re interested in joining, send an email to Scotland@spajournalism.com!
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🔦 SPA Spotlight is back! 🗞️ At the SPA, we’re incredibly proud of the work of our student journalists across the UK and Republic of Ireland! 💚❤️ Congratulations to this month’s featured pieces from Student Independent News and Gair Rhydd!
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🥳 Comhghairdeas! Rinne tú é! 🎓 To everyone receiving Leaving Certificate results today - congratulations! We can’t wait to see you on campuses across the UK and Republic of Ireland! 🔗 Get ahead of the curve and join a student publication! Head to our website to find yours!
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📸 Celebrating photography’s impact on journalism! 🗞️ To celebrate World Photography Day, here’s a selection of images from our own photojournalists across the SPA’s member publications, showcasing their versatility and skill. ⬇️ Which image is your favourite?
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