Getting Journalism MADE

Getting Journalism MADE

March 15, 2012 – 3:19 am |

Journalism and the Internet have a complicated relationship. While opening up the world to news content and sources it has been blamed for much of the decline in revenues at news organisations. Project MADE from …

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Getting Journalism MADE

March 15, 2012 – 3:19 am |
Getting Journalism MADE

Journalism and the Internet have a complicated relationship. While opening up the world to news content and sources it has been blamed for much of the decline in revenues at news organisations. Project MADE from …

Paul Harpin visits magazine students

February 27, 2012 – 8:56 am |
Paul Harpin visits magazine students

By Hugh Metcalf
“A magazine is like having a pet – it’s sad when it dies,” says Paul Harpin and with a career spanning 30
years, it’s inevitable that some publications he has worked on have folded …

UCLan alumni reunion at awards

February 11, 2012 – 12:53 pm |
UCLan alumni reunion at awards

Three BA Journalism students met up again six months after graduating at the PTC’s New Talent awards, where they were all shortlisted for the Most Promising Student of the Year awards.
Stacey Bartlett, Peter Adams and …

Magazine Guru Visits

February 11, 2012 – 12:44 pm |
Magazine Guru Visits

Magazine guru Nick Brett travelled nearly the length of the country from Folkestone to Preston to give University of Central Lancashire journalism students insights into how magazines work and where the ideas for them come …

Katie Price meets a UCLan protege

January 20, 2012 – 9:39 am |
Katie Price meets a UCLan protege

Jessica Nightingale was star struck when she met celebrity Katie Price at a London photo call. “Honestly I really couldn’t believe my luck. It was so exciting. It was fantastic when I first saw her. I did feel star struck and had to pinch myself. I couldn’t actually believe I was there to interview her,” said the third year newspaper journalism student.

Insider tips from BBC magazines boss

January 20, 2012 – 6:20 am |

BBC Magazines and Worldwide director Nick Brett is visiting UCLan to give an insight on the industry. Nick, who is also chair of the Periodicals Training Council, is a keen supporter of student journalism and a frequent visitor. Nick will touch on the latest developments in the industry but is equally keen to hear your ideas and comments about what makes a great magazine. Come along. Thursday 26 January: 1300 to 1500 in Harrington 339. All welcome

Gaughan plays a blinder at The Independent

January 20, 2012 – 4:37 am |
Gaughan plays a blinder at The Independent

Bolton Wanderers may be struggling in the Premier League but Jack Gaughan who’s been reporting on their progress for The Independent newspaper is on fine form. Jack, a third year third year newspaper journalism student, spent part of his placement on the national daily’s sports desk filing match reports, profiles and backgrounders.

Enterprising third year wins Guardian award

November 28, 2011 – 6:51 am |
Enterprising third year wins Guardian award

UCLan journalism student Joseph Stashko has won a prestigious Guardian Student Media Award. Joseph, a third year BA Journalism student won Digital Journalist of the Year at the event held in London.

Company editor Victoria White hears students’ pitches at UCLan

November 21, 2011 – 3:32 am |
Company editor Victoria White hears students’ pitches at UCLan

Victoria White talks to students about pitching feature ideas and the future of journalism. Sarah Allen reports
She was the centre of attention. Sitting glamorously with an iPad on her knee, wearing wet-look jeans, a contrasting …

Travel writer Rob Crossan tells students about how to make life one long holiday

November 21, 2011 – 3:19 am |
Travel writer Rob Crossan tells students about how to make life one long holiday

By Richard Grainger
“Show me a city that isn’t bustling and it probably isn’t a city”, says travel writer Rob Crossan, addressing a large audience of UCLan journalism students.
Rob’s link with UCLan is a post-graduate course …