The event is designed to help build and improve your skills, prepare you for your next step in journalism, and offer some excellent networking opportunities with professionals from across the industry.
It will also give you a unique opportunity to get some fresh and exclusive content for your outlet – so remember to bring a pen and recording equipment!
The summit will include:
- Skills sessions on writing, page design, advertising revenue, photography and newsroom management;
- Question and answer sessions with leading national journalists in print, broadcast, foreign reporting, investigative journalism and new media;
- Compelling stories from Afghanistan – marking 10 years since the start of the war and the issue of women’s rights;
- An opportunity to quiz the new NUS President face to face;
- Keynote speakers;
- A panel looking at different ways to get into professional journalism.
Attendance is free (with a £5 registration charge to cover admin costs), but you will need to register to be able to attend. Food and drink will be provided over the two days.
Given limited capacity, there are two places per student media outlet in the first instance - any additional people will be placed on a waiting list and allocated any available places at the start of September.
You can register by clicking here.
We have organised accommodation at Westminster University halls nearby, for £34 for the Wednesday night - this can be booked via this website.
We'll also be launching the Student Human Rights Reporter of the Year Award 2011/12 - you'll learn all about the award, the amazing selection of prizes we're putting together and details of how to enter.
For further information, please contact Lewis Cooper (lewis.cooper@nus.org.uk/ 020 7380 6671).