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Latest: 04-11-11
Richard Randle with Sir Stirling Moss

New graduate profiles

Richard Randle, Paul Downey and Alison Hanlon

"I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a portfolio of your work when going to meet potential employers."


Stacey Malvern

Stacey Malvern - ASOS Editorial Fashion Finder

"The best thing about my course was the amazing tutors. I felt they really understood what I wanted to achieve from the course and were there with advice and guidance along the way."


Adam Driver

Adam Driver - PR Manager (Greene King Brewery)

"The best thing about my course at Staffs was the inclusion of NCTJ exams in the curriculum – subbing and shorthand have come in especially handy."


MA students outside The Telegraph

National Media Experience for MA Journalism Students

MA Journalism students enjoyed an inspiring visit to leading media outlets in London last month. Read more


Midlands Media Award 2010

Nine nominations for Staffordshire students at Midlands Media Awards

Staffordshire University journalism staff, students, and graduates have gained nine nominations in this year’s Midlands Media Awards. Read more


 
Journalism promo by Ben Lowe (MA Broadcast Journalism)

Lawrence Mozafari

Laurence Mozafari - Web Journalist (Zoo Magazine)

"The course and working on StaffsLive were crucial in landing my internship. You have to know the difference between SEO, CMS, KPI and UGC."

Mitch Price reporting from the World Cup

World Cup 2010 report

Mitch Pryce, Award Leader for Sports Journalism at Staffordshire University, worked for ITV Sport at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.


Seb Hutchinson

Sports Journalism 'Hatrick' for World Cup 2010

Three Staffordshire University sports journalism students will be working on the FIFA World Cup which starts on June 11th.


Liz Daniels

Liz Daniels – BA(Hons) Journalism, 2006

"At the time of graduating I remember feeling unprepared but looking back I realise this was normal jitters and once I got into a job I realised I did actually know what I was doing!"

Section: Our graduates


Midlands Media Award 2010

Photo - Staffs Uni represented at Midlands Media Awards

Journalism staff and students won five nominations at the prestigious Midlands Media Awards, held at Birmingham's International Convention Centre. View photo


Charlie Marlow

Profile update - Charlie Marlow

"Had a crazy couple of months! You won't believe me if I told you but..........my ratings on the evening show have almost doubled- they've gone mad." Read profile update


Kelly Harris

Kelly Harris – BA (Hons) Journalism

"Although I left with 60wpm shorthand and the belief I wouldn’t really need it – you do!"

Section: Our graduates


Students interview Bob Vallender

Sports Journalism students on assignment

"Sports Journalism students have been busy covering racing at Uttoxeter and football at Burton Albion." Read More


Graduate Dan Commbs with Mr T

Dan Coombs - BA(Hons) Journalism

"Straight after leaving Staffs, I was on the job trail and quickly found myself with two interviews. I ended up as a reporter for the Uxbridge Gazette in west London."

Section: Our graduates


Seb Hutchinson

Graduate follows in Tutors' footsteps to World Cup 2010

David Beckham might not be going to South Africa this summer, but two people who will definitely be at the FIFA World Cup are a lecturer and recent graduate of Staffordshire University’s MA Sports Broadcast Journalism course. Read more


Staffslive

StaffsLive News

Journalism students are making the news after a number of second and third years were appointed as Editors of StaffsLive. Read more


Rob Reeves

Rob Reeves - BA (Hons) Journalism

"My attention to detail and standard of English language has vastly improved and this has been a great help in my first two roles since graduation."

Section: Our graduates


Adam Cotton and John Lydon

Adam Cotton - BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies

"Staffordshire University gave me confidence, something I very much lacked before starting."

Section: Our graduates


Mick Temple

Professor Mick Temple has made 3 recent TV appearances all within a week of each other.

He appeared on BBC 1 Breakfast as part of a piece filmed in Stoke-on-Trent with David Sillitoe about public anger. He was live on the BBC 1's Politics Show - as the expert "opinion" on the European Elections.

On 29th May a piece went out on BBC World Television News - filmed in Tamworth on MP's expenses and declining public trust in politicians (shown worldwide)

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Genelle Aldred Sunny future for weather girl Genelle

The future looks bright for one Staffordshire University journalism student who is making her television debut as a weather presenter with the BBC. Read full story


Broadcast Journalism Handbook

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook Gary Hudson & Sarah Rowlands

The Broadcast Journalism Handbook is an essential guide to students and practitioners in broadcast journalism, general journalism and media studies.
Read more about The Broadcast Journalism Handbook