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Where are they now?

2010-2011

Roshan is looking for an editorial assistant position having

finished the MA Magazine Journalism course at the University

of Sunderland.

Roshan has a special interest in global and development

issues and is excited about pursuing a career in journalism.

Course: MA Magazine Journalism

Centre: University of Sunderland

Graduated: September 2011

Roshan Adam

Christopher Andrews

Having completed the MA Journalism course at the University of

Ulster, Christopher has recently started a job with ITN's regional

news channel in Northern Ireland, UTV.

In 2010, Christopher from Belfast, graduated from Queen's

University with a first class honours degree in Politics. During his

undergraduate studies Christopher was assistant editor of the SU

Magazine.

Course: MA Journalism

Centre: University of Ulster


Lalita Augustine

Lalita completed the PgDip Multimedia Journalism course at

Glasgow Caledonian University and has undertaken work

experience at a number of publications including The Big

Issue and The List magazine.

Lalita is currently on the graduate trainee scheme at the

Glasgow Evening Times and Herald newspapers.

Course: PgDip Multimedia Journalism

Centre: Glasgow Caledonian University


Lee Bell

Whilst completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism

course at noSWeat Journalism Training, Lee completed

placements at Angel magazine, the Camden New Journal

Newspaper, the West End Extra and the Islington Tribune.

Lee, who is currently freelancing for foodepedia.co.uk and

City & Angel Magazine, will be completing a three week

internship with CNET UK at the end of September.

Course: Newspaper Journalism

Centre: noSWeat Journalism Training

Graduated: July 2011

Graeme Benson

Graeme worked as an English language teacher for ten

years before he decided to take the plunge and pursue a

career in journalism.

He has recently completed the fast-track Newspaper

Journalism course at The Sheffield College, Norton

College and has undertaken work experience at the

Rotherham Advertiser and Sheffield Star


Centre: The Sheffield College, Norton College

Graduated: January 2011

Ben Bostock

Ben is working as a freelance reporter at Autosport and

Motorsport News covering national motorsport events.

He is currently building a VW campervan and plans to

tour Europe as a freelance reporter.

Course: PgDip in Journalism

Centre: Cardiff University

Graduated: June 2011

Christian Campbell

Christian completed the PgDip Newspaper Journalism

course at the University of Central Lancashire.

Christian gained experience at several publications and

blogged about the Manchester riots which took place in

August. One photo he tweeted of the riots generated over

1,200 views in 90 minutes.

Course: PgDip Newspaper Journalism

Centre: University of Central Lancashire


Chiara Clarke

Chiara realised her aspirations to become a journalist

during a gap year working for Christians in Sport.

Since then she has undertaken work experience for

Reading 107 fm and the Oxford Mail.


Centre: News Associates


Laura Clarke

Laura has recently completed the MA Journalism course at the

University of Salford and has undertaken work experience at

The Morley Observer and Advertiser and The Scarborough

Evening News.


Centre: University of Salford


Catherine Clifford

After completing the MA Multimedia Journalism

course at Glasgow Caledonian University,

Catherine spent three months over the summer at

the Paris bureau of CNN as an editorial/broadcast

assistant.

Course: MA Multimedia Journalism



Emma Clifford

Since completing the MA Multimedia Journalism course at

Glasgow Caledonian University, Emma has been

freelancing as a community reporter for Clyde Press.

She has also been volunteering with Sunny Govan

Community Radio and working with BBC Radio Scotland

working as a content assistant for Macaulay & Co.




Tamsin Eames

After Tamsin completed the fast-track Newspaper

Journalism course at News Associates in Manchester, she

received a year-long journalism traineeship at ITV Wales.

Previously Tamsin has done work placements at Granada

Reports, LFC TV, Channel M, Pure107.8fm, Manchester

Evening News and TheNatter.co.uk.




Christine Fashugba

Christine, from London, developed a passion for

journalism whilst she completed a journalism course at

the Catch 22 academy. She completed four internships

through the social enterprise at Trinity Mirror, Emap,

Economist.com and BBC Magazines.


Centre: Lambeth College


Claire French

Claire graduated from Roehampton University in

2010 with a 2:1 in Sociology with Journalism and

News Media. While at university, Claire regularly

blogged about politics, social policy and culture.

During the general election in May 2010, the

Observer named her as one of the best political

tweeters.

Claire is currently working as a freelance newsroom

journalist at ITV Meridian.

Course: Multimedia Journalism

Centre: City College Brighton & Hove


Ryan Gallagher

Ryan graduated from the University of Abertay

Dundee with a first class honours degree in Media,

Culture and Society in 2009, and was awarded an

MSc in Community Education from the University of

Edinburgh in 2010.

Ryan has been interested in journalism from a young

age and gained experience working in a newsroom at

14.

His work has since been published by The Guardian

and The Financial Times.




Selena Gray

Selena, from south London, was working at a call centre when

a conversation with a colleague led her to the Catch 22

academy. Here, she learnt the basics about journalism and

discovered a love for vox pops.

After spending last summer doing work experience at the

South London Press she became passionate about reporting

local news and realised the NCTJ qualification was the must

have accessory for every budding reporter.

Selena, has undertaken work experience at The Spectator and

The Telegraph.



Graduated: March 2011

Martin Harkin

Martin has recently completed the MA Journalism course at

the University of Ulster.

Having graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast, with a

degree in English Literature, Martin sought to gain relevant

experience by working as an intern for Insideireland.ie. He

found this period extremely valuable as it gave him the

experience of working in a newsroom and provided an

extensive knowledge of how reporting the news works.




Jermaine Haughton

Since completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism

course at News Associates in July, Jermaine has had work

placements at the Guardian and Independent on Sunday

and is currently working for Zoo magazine on a paid

placement and freelancing for AskMen.com.




Hannah Ingram

Hannah is currently working as a freelance

reporter/features writer for Lancashire Living magazine

and Bury Football Club after completing the fast-track

Newspaper Journalism course at News Associates .




Tawana Joseph

Tawana, from Leicester, aspired to be a journalist from

an early age.

She completed a short course in Fashion Journalism at

Central Saint Martins, which led to her reporting on

London Fashion Week.

She has gained work experience by writing for local

newspapers and working for the BBC as a Blast

Introducing Reporter.




Tiffany Joseph

Tiffany completed the Newspaper Journalism course at noSWeat

Journalism Training and is now doing an internship at Sky News.

After graduating from Goldsmiths University with a degree in

Communications and Sociology, Tiffany completed a nine-month

stint as a junior news reporter for a local newspaper. During this

time, she conducted interviews, attended press conferences and

had numerous news and feature articles published.



Graduated: August 2011

Vicky Lamont

Vicky Lamont, from Northern Ireland, graduated in June

2009 with a degree in English from Queen’s University,

Belfast.

After graduating, Vicky gained several months work

experience at a local newspaper in her area which

gave her valuable experience and encouraged her to

pursue a career in journalism.




Paulyn Lloyd

Paulyn is now freelancing for Ebookers.com after

completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism course

at News Associates in Manchester.

Paulyn’s desire to become a journalist was sparked at

16 when she did work experience at the Manchester

Evening News.




Katy McCloskey

Katy is currently on the Herald and Evening Times

editorial trainee scheme.

She has recently finished the MA Multimedia Journalism

course at Glasgow Caledonian University and hopes to

pursue a career in political reporting.




Jimmy Nsubuga

Jimmy grew up in south east London and graduated

from De Montfort University in 2009 with a 2:1 in

Journalism and Film Studies.

He attended the Catch 22 academy and has

undertaken work experience at the Surrey Herald and

Daily Mirror.




Wendy Oloya

Wendy, from south London, graduated from the University of

Southampton with a BA in English. It was during her time as a

student that she first discovered a passion for journalism,

becoming features editor of the university newspaper, the

Wessex Scene.

Wendy is currently interning for FAB Magazine and has

recently started working at Famous Features.




Robert Payling

Robert is doing the Sky Sports News’ graduate summer

placement for three months.

Previously he was freelancing two days a week with

MEN Media whilst completing the MA in Print

Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

Course: MA in Print Journalism

Centre: University of Sheffield


Katey Pigden

Katey, from London, graduated from Brunel University in

July 2009 having studied English with Creative Writing.

She undertook her first work experience placement with

the London Newspaper Group at the age of 17 and has

since had several placements with the Times Higher

Education magazine.

Katey is now a reporter for the Pontypool Free Press.


Centre: Cardiff University.


Mushtaq Quraishi

Mushtaq is currently on a work placement at the

Blackburn Rovers’ press office.




Melvin Rao

Melvin, from Stockport, has completed a PgDip in

Newspaper Journalism at the University of Central

Lancashire.

Melvin was inspired to get involved in the media industry

when, at the age of 15, he spent a day with the DJ’s at his

local radio station.

He is currently freelancing as a production runner for the

BBC working on Rip-off Britain.


Centre: University of Central Lancashire


Alexandra Rucki

Alexandra completed the MA Print Journalism course at the

University of Sheffield and has recently started as a trainee

reporter at the Wandsworth Guardian.

Course: MA Print Journalism

Centre: University of Sheffield


Georgina Satchell

Georgina recently completed the MA Journalism course at the

University of Salford.

This year she has undertaken work placements at the

Manchester Evening News and Cavendish Press.


Centre: University of Salford


Joseph Severn

Joseph studied at Leeds University and graduated with a BA

(Hons) in Politics.

After graduating, Joseph spent two weeks with reporters and

photographers at the Derby Evening Telegraph, where he

managed to bag a front page.

Course: Multimedia Journalism

Centre: Press Association


Laura Shack

Laura has been working as a freelance journalist for various

media organisations including the Liverpool Daily Post, Heart FM

and St Helens Star.

In October Laura will start as a trainee reporter at the Wilts and

Gloucestershire Standard.


Centre: Liverpool Community College


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