Centre for Journalism at the University of Kent

BA Journalism student Naomi Greenaway chatted to us about her mentoring experience at CfJ.
"My mentor is none other than the brilliant Sky News presenter Gillian Joseph. She is nurturing, understanding and encourages me to do my best. I am very fortunate to have someone with her expertise guide me into a career in journalism. My aim is to become a TV news anchor and I know I am in the best hands, Gillian has already been through the things I have, and she is willing to show me the things they have learnt."

Read about Naomi's experience here https://ow.ly/3gIO50Pnwsa

The Centre for Journalism this year joined the John Schofield Trust (JST) Fellowship 12-month mentoring programme. We caught up with a few BA Journalism students to hear how the programme is going.

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The JST Fellowship pairs students with a mentor based on their professional interests with the aim of students coming a step closer to fulfilling their ambitions. The Senior Fellow mentor helps students navigate areas of the news industry they may not be familiar with and supports them in gaining experience to take them to the next step in their careers. Students also get access to masterclasses led by industry professionals on a range of news media-related topics and get to use the ‘Fellow’ title for life.

WATCH BACK: CfJ student Kieran Webb and CfJ graduate Sofia Akin chat with Senior Lecturer Rob Bailey about why they recommend the University of Kent to study Journalism, with a quick tour of the Centre too!

✂️ CfJ live Stream 16 May 11 seconds · Clipped by CentreForJournalism · Original video "A CfJ student and graduate tell us why they recommend Kent for journalism" by CentreForJournalism

Free careers advice and lunch for Journalism students!

Come along and hear from CfJ alumni on day-to-day life and opportunities.

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Are you interested in studying journalism? Tune in to our YouTube Live tomorrow (16 May at 6.00pm) and find out more about studying journalism at the University of Kent! Our programme can open doors and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

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And the ‘Scoop of the Year’ goes to Bartholomew Hall 👏

Bartholomew has won a prestigious National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) award at the Awards for Excellence, held at Twickenham Stadium today.

The judges said the story – for an investigative report on the cause of a fire in Whitstable – ‘highlighted an issue which really mattered to communities involved’.

Bartholomew was a Year in Journalism student and now works as a reporter at whilst completing his degree at Kent.

Bartholomew Hall said: “If it wasn’t for everything I learned at the CFJ, from following every lead, keeping in touch with contacts and the value of FoIs [Freedom of Information requests] then this story just wouldn’t have happened.

“A year ago I wouldn’t have even considered myself a journalist and just getting myself stuck in to all the opportunities has been life-changing.”

Congratulations Bartholomew, and to Emma Ogao and Rut Urios Vidal who were all shortlisted for awards.

Pic 2. L-R: Jo Wilson, Sky Sports News presenter; John Ryley, head of Sky News; Bartholomew Hall

Pic 3. Bartholomew; Rut Urios Vidal.

Congratulations to three CfJ former students shortlisted for prestigious awards from the National Council for the Training of Journalists NCTJ.

Rut Urios, nominee said 'I feel so honoured and grateful that the NCTJ has nominated me, especially because my data story is about diversity and the lack of it, which is something that means a lot to me'

Students at the CfJ get the opportunity to apply for internships KMTV during their studies and benefit from opportunities to work there in front of and behind the camera.

The winners of the awards for 2022 will be announced at a ceremony in March.
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Journalism students at the University of Kent are to be given mentors in the industry to help them get started in their careers, thanks to a new partnership with The John Schofield Trust.

Read the full story here https://bit.ly/3ipn5P1

Are you going to be around over the festive period? All the information on events, activities and opening times for both Medway and Canterbury is now on Student Guide.

Date for your Diary:
Fri 11 Nov 6.30-7.30 pm Civic lecture: Cathedral Cities and the Challenge of Urban Growth

Introduced by Ptolemy Dean, architect and Survey of Fabric at Westminster Abbey. In this talk, Jan Pahl and John Walker will share the results of their national study of how cathedral cities manage urban growth challenges. This vital research is funded by Historic England and has significant implications for the Local Plan for Canterbury.

Register for your free (in-person or virtual) place here http://ow.ly/N5ES50LlofR

Part of LSSJ's

Friday 21 October 1-2pm online event with Dr Will Mbioh.

Open to all staff and students interested in digital culture, AI, feminism, law, criminology and science and technology studies

Register for free https://www.kent.ac.uk/events/event/57407/algorithmic-violence-a-feminist-approach

Great to see Abby Hook reporting from Downing Street 👏

Alumni spotlight - Abby Hook - Journalism 📰

Introducing Kent journalism grad, Abby Hook, who secured her first job in television before graduating and then very quickly found herself in Downing Street reporting on Prime Minister Liz Truss’s first address to the nation 🎥

Here's what the KMTV reporter said about the special moment: "When I think back now, I still can’t believe I was there, it was very surreal. It was a very wet day and as I was about to go live, I found myself next to the BBC’s Huw Edwards. We made eye contact, we were both soaking wet, he asked me if I was OK, and we had a laugh at our situation.

"I was one of the youngest there, but I wasn’t treated any differently by anyone; we were all doing the same job. I felt privileged to be there with all those experienced journalists in such a historic location and proud of how hard I’d worked to get there. It’s definitely the highlight of my career so far and has really fired me up to keep working hard and be ready to make the most of all the opportunities that come my way.”

Find out more about studying Journalism at www.kent.ac.uk/journalism

Centre for Journalism at the University of Kent

Come and win an iPad! Medway students have until 11am to pop over to the Oasis Social Space and meet your Support Team - the Employability Team, Student Support +++

We've got some freebies for everyone too!
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Today we join the nation to remember and thank Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for a remarkable lifetime of service, leadership, and dedication.

Students and staff can watch the funeral at a number of our venues including the Templeman Library and Gulbenkian.

University is a major time in your life, and one you shouldn’t do alone. Umii makes it easy for students to find and meet people outside of their course and accommodation.

Download Umii from the app store now and join us for a launch party in the Undergrad Hub in Cornwallis North East Tue 20 Sep 15:00 and get some exclusive Merch!

https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/lssjstudentexp/2022/09/15/umii-has-landed/

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Books of condolence have been opened at the libraries at our Canterbury and Medway campuses to allow our staff and students to pay their respects.

An online version is also available at www.kent.ac.uk/queen-elizabeth-II/book-of-condolence

We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. We stand united in grief with the nation, the Commonwealth and all those around the world who have been touched by her dignity, devotion, exemplary service, and unfailing sense of duty.

The thoughts of our entire University community are with the Royal Family at this time.

Now you have your timetable for Welcome Week, just a reminder there are some events that you need to book a space for - in Canterbury the Quiz & Barbeque and Scavenger Hunt; and at Medway the Welcome Picnic so we can make sure everyone is catered for.

Kami Asamani's inspirational talk will be live streamed in Medway - but you only need book a space if you attend in person.

Follow this link using 'hello' as a filter https://www.kent.ac.uk/journalism/news
EDIT: Just to confirm Arrivals Weekend (17-18 Sept) will be going ahead as planned, with a few changes during Welcome Week (19 – 25 Sept) due to the bank holiday on Monday 19 September. We will let you know when the new timetable of events is confirmed and look forward to welcoming you all soon.

If you're joining the Centre for Journalism this September then we've sent your Welcome Week timetable so check your inbox or check our website link below for the fun and games!

CfJ http://ow.ly/c1yO50KyLUo

Kent has amazing support and wellbeing services both within the division of Law, Society and Social Justice (LSSJ) and the wider university.

Reach out to our teams before your arrival to learn more about how we can support you. Find out more, register online or get in touch -
LSSJ Divisional Support http://ow.ly/jKbz50Kr1Sg
Student Support and Wellbeing, University of Kent http://ow.ly/5lUB50Kr1Sj
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Watch Jazmin tell her story on how she joined the University of Kent through Clearing.
Follow the bio link to YouTube.

Berni Botto chose University of Kent saying 'it was the most professional one and the most dedicated to journalism.'

From it's National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ) to the fully equipped studios, including it's own TV station on campus KMTV where many Centre for Journalism students gain real-world experience behind as well as in-front of the cameras.

Read Bernis story in full to see why you should apply to join Kent this September http://ow.ly/jN2W50KnSTE

Clearing is open now call 01227 768896