Student Direct: Mancunion reporter Josh Carroll has been at the cutting edge of investigative journalism in Manchester this year, probing and reporting on issues affecting students in the city.
As a reporter he scooped the publication’s biggest story of the year - an exposé on gap year company Frontier after the organisation was given a space at the University of Manchester careers and volunteering fairs.
Despite pressure from Frontier, Josh ran the article which alleged that the company charged would-be volunteers more than a thousand pounds for volunteering trips that cost nothing or a fraction of the price charged. Click here to read the full story.
As well as his campaign against Frontier, Josh has investigated other on-campus issues, including drug dealing and has reported in depth on the protests which ensued after a visit by the Deputy Israeli Ambassador. Click here to view the full story on the Israeli dignitary’s visit.