🤩 Are you looking for a mentor? 👔 We want to give all of our incredible student journalists the best possible start! 🔗 Applications for SPA Mentees are open now until 26th October! Head to the link below to find out more and to become a mentee! forms.gle/JBbaYNcjHJ55iZZt6

🔔 Join the SPA Trustee Board 🗞️ Do you have strong connections with the journalism industry? Then we want to hear from you! 📨 Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to [email protected] - applications close at 11:59pm on 4th October. 🤞 Good luck!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Guth ar buill: bòrd cruinn roinneil na h-Alba 💙 Last week, editors and members of student publications across Scotland came together for our first Regional Roundtable! 💬 What are your priorities, hopes or challenges for your Scottish publication this year?

🤩 You look like an SPA Mentor! 👔 The job market is tough right now - so we’re bringing back the SPA Mentorship Scheme! 🔗 Applications to become an SPA Mentor are open now until 26th October! Head to the link below to find out more and sign up! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🐣 Meet our Newest Members! 🫂 The SPA family is getting bigger! Welcome to the newest members of the largest student journalism collective in the UK and Republic of Ireland! ⬇️ Help make our new friends feel welcome by showing them some love in the comments!

🚨 Want a paid internship? 👧 We have a very exciting opportunity to work with the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza! 🔗 Head to the link below to apply today - applications close on Monday 14th September! 🤞 Good luck! forms.gle/487iBniPKpVucB4A6

💻 Join our Scotland Editors Roundtable! 💙 On 30th August, Scotland Officer Eva Milne will be holding a Regional Roundtable to share, discuss and collaborate with our Scotland member publications. 📨 If you’re interested in joining, send an email to [email protected]!

🔦 SPA Spotlight is back! 🗞️ At the SPA, we’re incredibly proud of the work of our student journalists across the UK and Republic of Ireland! 💚❤️ Congratulations to this month’s featured pieces from Student Independent News and Gair Rhydd!

🥳 Comhghairdeas! Rinne tú é! 🎓 To everyone receiving Leaving Certificate results today - congratulations! We can’t wait to see you on campuses across the UK and Republic of Ireland! 🔗 Get ahead of the curve and join a student publication! Head to our website to find yours!

📸 Celebrating photography’s impact on journalism! 🗞️ To celebrate World Photography Day, here’s a selection of images from our own photojournalists across the SPA’s member publications, showcasing their versatility and skill. ⬇️ Which image is your favourite?

🗞️ “Absolutely join student journalism!” 🤩 Megan Harwood-Baynes, Senior Money Reporter at The Times, shares her advice for budding journalists and new students looking for an enriching way to get involved in your university community!

🥳 Congratulations! You did it! 🎓 To everyone receiving A-Level, BTEC and T-Level results today - congratulations! We can’t wait to see you on campuses across the UK and Republic of Ireland! 🔗 Head to our website to find your local student publications!

Have you got 5️⃣ minutes to support student journalism? 📝 Don’t forget to fill in our Membership Survey! Here’s our Membership Officer Jack Walsh, and Chair Emily Pitt-Shaw, telling you why this information is so important! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

🕰️ On This Day ~ 2nd August 1899 ~ The New York City Newsboys’ Strike ends 📅 But what actually happened in that crucial moment? Take a look back at the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike today, on its 127th anniversary! ⬇️ Journalists have shaped history - but we’ve also been shaped by it!

🐣 Meet our Newest Members! 🫂 The SPA family is getting bigger! Welcome to the newest members of largest student journalism collective in the UK and Republic of Ireland! ⬇️ Help make our new friends feel welcome by showing them some love in the comments!

🔦 SPA Spotlight is back! 🗞️ At the SPA, we’re incredibly proud of the work of our student journalists, bringing previously-unheard stories to the attention of thousands across campus! 🩷🧡 Congratulations to this month’s featured pieces from The Cheese Grater and Nouse!

😬 Seeing as everyone’s talking about *that* red card decision, we’ve been thinking about what our red card offences in student journalism are… 🫷How many of these have you fallen foul of? ⬇️ Drop your own journalism red cards below!

🎧 New SPA Spotlight Podcast out now, with Editor-in-Chief of PLANORAMA, Mayumi Staunton, hosted by Representation Officer Jakob Reid! 🔗 Head to the link below to listen to the latest edition of the SPA Spotlight Podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/01B…

🚨 Meet the Digital Media Officer! 🥳 The Managing Editor of WILD Magazine, and your 2026/27 Digital Media Officer - introducing Sophie Layton! 📨 Want to chat to Sophie about your digital media, reaching new audiences, or collaborating with us? Email [email protected]

🚨 Meet the Scotland Officer! 🥳 The founder and former Editor-in-Chief of The Jute Journal, and your 2026/27 Scotland Officer - introducing Eva Milne! 📨 Want to chat to Eva about your publication, or collaborating with us on an event? Email [email protected]!