We’re here to help student journalists get ahead, and stay there.

Up-to-date industry standard training

We know that writing for a student publication, or editing one, can feel like a minefield.

The SPA offers live training throughout the year, online events with top professionals, and the biggest student journalism conference to help you network and hone your skills.

Coming up

Virtual
We're pleased to bring you the first SPA workshop of the 2024/25 academic year, this time in partnership with News Associates As part of our Student Journalism 101 series, this workshop will give a glimpse…
Tue, 15 Oct,  07:00 PM
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Tell us

We want to hear what training you would benefit from. Email our Training and Opportunities Officer, Joe McFadden, on training@spajournalism.com

We’ve got your back

We know student publications sometimes need extra support, and they can’t always get it from their universities or unions.

If you’re facing censorship, funding cuts, or just need some help, we’re here fight your corner.

We have a trustee team of industry professionals and have successfully lobbied for our members for over a decade.