Opportunities for Media and Journalism students

The Courier is an award-winning weekly student newspaper both written and edited by student volunteers at Newcastle University Students’ Union. The Courier was founded as King’s Courier in 1948 and has seen many major transformations on its way to becoming the much-loved student newspaper it is today.

The 40-page newspaper is published every week of term-time, plus special editions for graduation and freshers’ week, making 20 issues per year in total.

The Courier has 14 different sections split into Current Affairs (News, Comment), Life & Style (Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion, Travel, Food), Culture (Music, Film, TV, Arts, Science, Gaming), and Sport. Each print edition also features a page of fantastic puzzles for taking a break between seminars.

Over 200 student volunteers write for the digital and print versions of the newspaper. The sections are managed by sub-editors, who liaise with writers, edit articles and lay up the pieces using specialist software. These sub-editors are in turn overseen by a team of senior editors. The Courier is ultimately led by the Editor, who is an elected sabbatical officer at the Students’ Union.

Newcastle Student Radio (NSR) an award-winning radio station run by students, for students. First on-air all the way back in 1997, NSR runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Manned entirely by students, shows range from specialist music to comedy to sport and news.

With an eclectic mix of music, entertainment, sport, and news programmes, it is students that determine what NSR looks and sounds like when providing the essential service to the university.

The opportunities and coverage provided at the station go far beyond the regular timetable. NSR provides University sports coverage, live student election debates, concerts, interviews, gigs performed live in the studio, investigative journalism, specialist DJ sets, and more,

With flagship breakfast, lunchtime, and drivetime show providing continuity throughout your hectic weeks, the station is dedicated to providing the best content, and opportunities, to students.

NUTV is the Students' Union's high-action and fast-paced television branch. Founded in 2010, the youngest of the three branches has certainly taken leaps and bounds in progress, committing itself to produce both on-demand and live broadcasts throughout the academic year. NUTV aims to be a platform to allow as many students as possible, regardless of their academic or personal background, the chance to experience the world of TV production.

They produce content covering current affairs, entertainment, music, student talent and lifestyle, sports, and more! Have an idea for a brand new show? Come and make that show a reality! NUTV also aims to help bridge connections into the industry for anyone looking to pursue a media career. The station is affiliated with the National Student Television Association (NaSTA), allowing access to the workshops and industry trips the Association runs throughout the year, including the annual conference at Easter.

NUTV also has local connections with the Royal Television Society and individuals who have worked with local and national TV broadcasting studios. Whether you want to present in front of the camera, direct and produce from behind the scenes, flex your editing muscles, or write and develop ideas, NUTV could be the perfect opportunity for you.