Preston gets hyperlocal news site
March 9, 2010 – 6:12 am | No Comment

Two student journalists are launching a hyperlocal news site in Preston later this month. The site www.mypreston.com is brainchild of second year Andy Halls and Joseph Stashko who is in his first year.

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Robert Beers Talks International Journalism
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment

MA Magazine Journalism students were introduced to the shape and history of global news magazines by veteran American journalist Robert Beers.
Mr Beers has earned an enviable reputation and formidable experience in …

Magazine industry body director visits students
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Magazine industry body director visits students

Loraine Davies, Director of the Periodicals Training Council, talked to magazine journalism students about the PTC and magazine publishing.
The PTC is the leading body for best practice in training, development …

Graduate nominated in Guardian Student Media Awards
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Graduate nominated in Guardian Student Media Awards

A department graduate has been short-listed in the broadcast category of the Guardian Student Media Awards.
Sam Brydges is one of five nominees in the category, which is run in association with Sky …

Election fever hits public relations students
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment

As talk of a national election in the UK died down, public relations students were busy engaging in the democratic process to elect student representatives.
Students from every year elect two people …

Publishing legend advises magazine students
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Publishing legend advises magazine students

Sally O’Sullivan visited the MA Magazine Journalism class to tell students all about her colourful magazine career.
Sally is a truly powerful woman, one cannot help but notice that she looks almost regal …

Panellists confirmed for 7th Journalism Leaders Forum
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment

Panellists have been confirmed for the 7th Journalism Leaders Forum which will examine the global impact of the local news business.
The forum, which will take place on the 16th October, is entitled …

Magazine Academy awards winner
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Magazine Academy awards winner

Two former MA Magazine students have walked away with prizes at the prestigious Magazine Academy Awards.
Alex Preston beat seven other entrants to win the best New Magazine Concept award for Indulge, a …

Revamped LEP student website wants Journalism students
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment

The Lancashire Evening Post has modernised its attempts to attract UCLan journalism students with a new website launched this month.
The new interactive page called ‘The student’ on LEP.co.uk offers the …

Sky job offer after only three weeks
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment

A former Postgraduate student has been offered a job at Sky Sports News only weeks into a three month work placement.
David Eyres originally went to Sky after beating 150 entrants in a …

Student receives award sponsored by industry
January 1, 1970 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Student receives award sponsored by industry

A third year public relations student has received an award sponsored by an award winning PR company.
Faye Saville was presented with a cheque for £25 by the Dean of Lancashire Business School, …