The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree. Read More
Category Archives: Sport journalism
Why the Brighton marathon feels more like a festival than a race
After the success of this year’s Brighton Marathon, Lottie Donegan — one of our Sports Journalism students — gives us their thoughts on this year’s race. Read Lottie’s review below … Read More
Students gain industry experience through University partnership with Brighton Marathon Weekend
Students at the University of Brighton are gaining valuable real-world experience to boost their employability thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Now in its second year, the partnership offers a range of opportunities for University of Brighton students pursuing careers in sports, events management, journalism and more. Read More
Brighton Journalism students gain insights through guest speakers, workshops, and field trips
It’s been another busy few weeks for BA and MA Sports Journalism and Journalism students, with a range of extra activities, events and industry-focused learning. Read More
Triumph in thrilling Sports Journalism Society futsal tournament
The Sports Journalism Society held their second major social event of the year in the form of a futsal tournament on Friday, March 7. Read More
Behind the Scenes at Sky Sports: VIP access for Sports Journalism students
University of Brighton’s BA and MA Sports Journalism students had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Sky Sports on Tuesday (March 25), with exclusive access to the state-of-the-art studios, where students saw live broadcasts monitored and directed from the production gallery. Read More
Try out university at a summer school
If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at one of our summer schools.
We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Read More
Trainee sports journalists interview darts’ biggest stars at the PDC Premier League in Brighton
In an exclusive opportunity for aspiring sports journalists, trainee reporters from the University of Brighton’s MA and BA Sports Journalism course were granted access to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) Premier League darts event held in Brighton. Read More
Sky Sports News Editor inspires Journalism Students at University of Brighton
Our Journalism and Sports Journalism students recently had the incredible opportunity to meet and learn from Elliot Cook, an editor at Sky Sports News. Elliot shared his expert insight on how to take the next steps towards a successful career in journalism, offering practical tips on employability, CV writing, and what media employers are really looking for. Read More
Trainee sports reporters gain exclusive insight from President of Sports Journalists Association, Darren Lewis
BA and MA Sports Journalism courses were given a unique opportunity to learn from two leading figures in sports media during an exclusive guest speaker event.
Organised by Channel 4 sports news correspondent and visiting lecturer Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, the session featured Darren Lewis, Assistant Editor at the Daily Mirror and President of the Sports Journalists’ Association. Read More
Brighton students join conference on diversity in sports media
‘A must see for anyone who wants to work in sports journalism’ – that was the verdict of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) student John Ejon-Ogwal, who attended D Word 5, a unique conference on diversity in sports media. Read More
Competition-winning selfie takes Brighton student to Premier League press box
First-year Sport Journalism BA student, Cara Graham, was picked out to work for Brighton and Hove Albion for their home match against Southampton on 29 November.
Football to F1: how Brighton’s sports journalism students are building their skills
Our students studying both the Sports Journalism BA and MA courses have recently been involved in some exciting practical experiences that are helping to shape their futures in the sports media industry. Read More
Student journalists interviewed on ITV
ITV news visited the university as part of a feature on encouraging more female representation in sport.
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Sports Journalism students peak into elite sport events with Matchroom
Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom was welcomed to the Newsroom at Moulsecoomb to share his expertise and experience of staging major events, including world-title boxing fights. Read More
Student’s tweet goes viral
A tweet by second year Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Thomas Davies-Crisp went viral. Read More
Sports Journalism students win NFL press accreditation
Four Sports Journalism MA students got their training off to a flying start by winning press accreditation with the NFL. Read More
Sports Journalism student Leon wins prestigious NCTJ Student Award
Beating off the competition, final-year Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Leon Imber has won the Sports Journalism Student category at the NCTJ Awards being praised by Sky Sports New judges for his “exceptional” interviews. Leon says, “I’m grateful to the Uni of Brighton for giving me the foundations to push into the national media and contribute work of my own.”
Sports Journalism student nominated for prestigious award
Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Leon Imber has been nominated for an NCTJ Award for Excellence. Read More
Brighton Sports Journalism students shortlisted for football writer awards
Congratulations to Sports Journalism students Leon Imber and Millie Hawkins who have been nominated in the FWA Unheard Voices Football Writer of the Year Awards 2023.
James O’Brien heads Annual Journalism Lecture
Broadcaster, writer and LBC radio presenter James will be speaking to staff and students this Thursday in Mithras House. Read More
Refugee journalists share their stories to Journalism students
Staff and students from our journalism courses have joined refugee journalists from Afghanistan, Qatar and Iran at the London College of Communication. Read More
The course has really encouraged me to experiment, make mistakes and learn from them.
Final year Journalism student Harrison Kirby talks about his studies.
Sports Journalism course runner up in NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism
The course’s virtual exchange with the University of Florida was Highly Commended in the Innovation of the Year category for providing a new teaching and learning cross-cultural experience for students to develop their skills in a live virtual environment. Read More
Jamie Phillips wins top NCTJ award for campaigning journalism
Sport Journalism graduate, Jamie Phillips, has won the NCTJ’s prestigious Trainee News Journalism award in the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2020. Read More
Podcast: Simon McEnnis – Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19
Principal Lecturer Simon McEnnis discusses the future of sports journalism. Read More
MA student wins at BJTC awards
Joe Harbert, Sport Journalism MA student, on winning the Best Online News Site award at the 2020 Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) awards. Read More
MA student wins at BJTC awards
Congratulations to Joe Harbert, Sport Journalism MA student, on winning the Best Online News Site award at the 2020 Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) awards. Joe won the award for his work on grassroots football in Kent while studying on his undergraduate degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Podcast: Simon McEnnis – Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19
Principal Lecturer Simon McEnnis discusses the future of sports journalism. Read More
New Overtime magazine
The latest edition of Overtime magazine, produced by University of Brighton journalism students, is now available. Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day through sport
The University of Brighton welcomed teenage students from a school in Horsham to focus on careers for women in sport. Read More
Clive Tyldesley leads tributes to journalists of the future
Legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley was the guest of honour at the University of Brighton’s first Journalism Awards. Read More
Sports journalism student helps launch new book
Sports Journalism student Jack Stewart is helping author, Nathan Gokhool, launch his first book. Read More
The Conversation
Senior lecturer, Simon Mcennis, writes for The Conversation: Hillsborough: Liverpool FC has got rid of The Sun but it cannot rid The Sun of Liverpool FC. Read More
Visit from Sky Sports’ Senior PR Manager
The University of Brighton welcomed guest speaker Stuart Mawhinney, Senior PR Manager for Sky Sports last week. Read More
Students can join the Olympic gold rush
The Rio Olympic Games have shown that not only has Great Britain has some of the best athletes in the world but also how students can take up top careers to help achieve more to medal successes. Read More
Annual Sport Journalism Lecture 2016 – Dick Pound to speak
Dick Pound, sport’s most prominent anti-drug campaigner, will turn his attention to something he now deems even more problematic, namely match-fixing, at this year’s Annual Sport Journalism Lecture. Read More
ITVs controller of sport production visits students
Story by Luke Ambler, Sport Journalism student
Journalism students were privy to an exclusive revelation when ITV’s controller of sport production, Mark Demuth, revealed that the company were in negotiations to bring live coverage of horse racing back to its channels from January 2017. Read More