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I’m a highly organised postgraduate journalism student with experience in freelance music writing for publications getting thousands of readers per month. I have an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms after graduating from the University of Bristol with BSc Marketing degree. I am seeking practical experience in the newsroom on digital and broader multimedia platforms.
Claire Popplewell was trained in live programming at the BBC’s Birmingham broadcasting centre, Pebble Mill Studios, and is the creative director at BBC Studios Events. They produced the coverage of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and now VE Day’s 80th anniversary
Whitney Peak is confirmed to be the leading lady for the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping movie, but what other films and TV shows has she starred in?
The beloved '90s show will be available to stream for the first time in the UK.
Bon Iver returns with their fifth record SABLE fABLE, offering an epilogue brimming with raw emotion and unexpected optimism.
ITV has finally confirmed a release date for Malpractice season 2, as the series returns without Niamh Algar but welcomes Tom Hughes.
Former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, who played Whitney Dean on the BBC One soap, has taken to Instagram to tease her next project.
The former Debenhams store in Broadmead has become home to ‘Shredenhams’ – an indoor skatepark.
One of Bristol’s biggest festivals is set to return for its fourth year in a row, welcoming the hottest stars straight off the back of an incredibly successful awards season.
Based out of Future Space on Frenchay campus, Supersmith are on a mission to up-end the mobility aid market and provide users with an option that is more stable to increase their independence and confidence.
Discover how the seven deadly sins impact creatives. Learn to navigate burnout, perfection, and the creative battle in this insightful read.
'Print, Press & Roll' opened last week to an evening of success, showcasing the work of a whole host of UWE graduates and other printmakers from across the region.
We Are All Fossils' latest single 'Rapture' blends nature's beauty with personal reflection to mark a new chapter in his artistic journey: one marked with grief and growth.
An insight into the SPA's National Conference.
Carole Haskins, a well-known and loved animal-welfare activist, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Ethel Cain returns to music with her new project, Perverts: an atmospheric record that is expertly crafted and drips with auto-erotic imagery.
[Contributor to this article] While the world burns on all other fronts, 2024 has truly delivered some great albums. These are the very best albums of 2024 from Overblown.
Traders on Bristol’s Christmas Steps remain unconvinced by the value of their extended seasonal opening hours.
Manchester-born-and-raised singer-songwriter Beth McKenzie’s debut EP ‘Does This Make Me A Bitter Woman?’ is entrenched with feminist messaging whilst cutting to the core of her heart-wrenching stories.
Merchants’ Academy will be cooking 800 Christmas Dinners for free to support members of their local community.
A group of gamers based in Bristol want this year’s charity drive to be “bigger than ever.”
Delving into how the former editors of Concrete and The Oxford Student wrote the histories of their papers, this episode is great for anyone thinking about how to use or set up their publication's archive, engage with their alumni or create an anniversary issue. There's also fascinating stories, including Liz Truss' early forays into politics and the surprising first single Greg James ever bought!
With the help of the public, an academic team at the University of Bristol have learnt that trust is greater between humans and robots when they move synchronously.
Multihyphenate creative Dabieh's latest EP 'us, uninterrupted' is a heartfelt ode to the current times, inspired by the people of South London.
A Bristol councillor has demanded better public transport links and legislative change to ensure late night workers get home safely.
Following the result of the US election last week, re-elected US President Donald Trump is beginning to name potential hires for his cabinet.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed changes to the cap on single bus fares in this week's budget.
Nicky Lawrence transforms the cruelty thrown at her into a beautiful ode to being a Black woman on her debut record, Ugly Black Woman.
Part of the publication's print edition Issue 23 entitled 'Voice'
Emily Jordan discusses the scandal related to Tempest Photography and how their mistakes are reflective of wider systemic and cultural failures that are impacting disabled people.
This first episode of SPA Spotlight is packed with top tips for starting out the year as a student journalist, whether you're a writer, section editor or editor-in-chief!
Halsey's surprise headline gig in London showcased a return to form with a darker sound and violent energy that she's cemented as her own.
The newly elected Labour government has announced plans to revive the Conservative party’s stalled Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
The early 2000s were a complicated time for women and their bodies, this article explores how a Y2K revival is bringing back more than Juicy Couture.
Whether it’s making headlines for breaking records or being the catalyst of a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift’s sixth headlining world tour, aptly entitled ‘The Eras Tour’ has been the world’s biggest cultural bombshell since its debut in Arizona, nearly 18 months ago.
TWSS' Equality Officer Emily Jordan and President Susie Long reflect on their experience co-hosting the SPA's national conference, sharing their thoughts on the event and the joys of student journalism.
F1 Academy director Susie Wolff has taken legal action against the FIA after accusations of conflict of interest.
With the current state of the UK's social care system deemed inadequate, the deaths of children in care have begun to plague headlines.
Following Adele's repeat cancellation of her residency, the impact of large-scale productions has once again come into question.
With the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic hitting the big screen in April, it's time we consider the ethics and morality of further dramatising the, often painful, realities that these films follow.
As it's revealed that almost half of UK homes pay more tax than Buckingham Palace, can we continue to justify funding the royal family?
Pop princess and chart-topper musician, cosmetics mogul and actress, Ariana Grande has returned to her musical roots with her controversial new single yes, and? from her upcoming eighth studio album eternal sunshine.
On his second live tour, James Marriott shows a unique charisma and vibrant on-stage presence, owning the stage as if he were headlining one of the biggest venues in the world.
[Contributor to this article] As 2023 draws to a close, Epigram Music's editors and writers bring you the ultimate guide to our favourite releases of the year. Strap in, get comfortable, and put the playlist on, it's a long one!
TWSS' Emily Jordan talks about the difficult task of balancing a job and a degree, recounting her own personal experiences and discussing the many obstacles that come with finding future employment.