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21/01/2026

Last Friday, our BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism students took part in Mock Interviews and an Assessment Day designed to mirror the realities of the industry.

Students were interviewed by leading professionals including:

⭐ Martin Slack — Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham
⭐ Claire Catlow — Senior Content Editor, Cartwright Communications
⭐ Owen Bradley — Lead Presenter, RamsTV
⭐ Jamie Slack — Digital Marketing Manager
⭐ Arti Lukha — Managing Editor, ITN (joining us online)

Alongside interviews, students also completed a group assessment challenge — building a structure from newspapers and tape that was strong enough to support a tennis ball, while fitting within strict limits.

The task encouraged teamwork, self-awareness, communication, and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback — all essential skills for a career in broadcast journalism.

A huge thank you to our industry guests for sharing their time and expertise 👏

16/12/2025

We are pleased to share that Philip James Lynch (PJ), one of our MA Journalism graduates, has been awarded Local Democracy Story of the Year at the BBC Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) Conference!

This recognition builds on PJ’s impressive achievements, including being named at the 'Press 30 Under 30 Awards' and shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year at the Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards.

👏 We extend our warm congratulations to PJ on this outstanding accomplishment. We are proud to see our graduates contributing to high-quality journalism and strengthening local democracy.

04/11/2025

🍂 Learning through creativity and nature 🍂

Our first-year BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) students have been getting creative outdoors at Clifton Campus, taking inspiration from British artist Andy Goldsworthy. 🌿✨

Using fallen autumn leaves, twigs, and natural materials, they explored how outdoor art can support children’s holistic development - encouraging curiosity, creativity, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with nature. 🍁🎨

Hands-on experiences like this help our students see how learning beyond the classroom can inspire imagination and emotional growth in young children. 🌈

29/10/2025

How can play inspire learning? ✨

Our third-year BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) students on the 3–7 route have been diving into the world of provocations for play - exploring how carefully designed environments and resources can spark curiosity, imagination, and deep learning in early years settings. 🌈✨

Through hands-on activities and discussion, they’ve been discovering how play can be used to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in young children, key skills for lifelong learning.

We can’t wait to see how these future teachers bring their ideas to life in the classroom! 🍎💫

27/10/2025

🌟 We’re proud to celebrate Adam Toms, an MA Journalism graduate from, who has received national recognition for his work on a powerful investigative project with MyLondon, exploring homelessness in the capital.

🎤 The project, titled “Rough: The stories behind London’s homelessness crisis”, has been shortlisted across three major industry awards - including The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness 2025, Best Digital Storytelling (Specialist/Regional) at Press Gazette's Future of Media Awards, and Investigation of the Year - Regional at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2025.

These nominations celebrate Adam’s commitment to impactful storytelling and the vital role of local journalism in uncovering untold stories and giving a voice to those who are often unheard. His achievements reflect the skill, integrity and passion we aim to nurture across our journalism programmes at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

Congratulations to Adam on this remarkable recognition and wish him the very best of luck at the upcoming award ceremonies throughout 2025!

Read more about Adam’s success here:

🌐 https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/10/from-ntu-to-national-recognition-ma-journalism-alumni-acknowledged-by-industry-awards

23/10/2025

🌟 What a turn out! It was great to be part of the Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Autumn Careers Fair 2025!

Held on Wednesday 22 October, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Newton Building at City Campus, the event gave students the opportunity to explore a wide range of sectors, discover exciting career opportunities, and connect with employers who can help shape their future.

🏫 Our Postgraduate Teacher Training team were at the Autumn Careers Fair yesterday, chatting with students interested in shaping futures through teaching. Thank you Gemma Heathcote, Pip Baker and Angela Schofield for being there and making the event so engaging. It was great to see so many students inspired to explore a career in teaching!

From primary to adult education, our courses cover every stage of learning and development - helping you turn your passion for education into a rewarding career.

Interested in finding out more? Visit our website:

🌐 ntu.ac.uk/teachntu

21/10/2025

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Philip James Lynch, an MA Journalism graduate, who has achieved outstanding recognition in the industry this year.

Philip has been named one of the winners in the Press Gazette’s 30 Under 30 Awards 2025, which celebrates the next generation of leading journalists across the UK. In addition, he has been shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year (Regional) at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2025 - a prestigious honour recognising journalistic excellence, integrity, and impact.

🌟 Philip’s success highlights the creativity, commitment, and high standards of journalism fostered here at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). His achievements exemplify the impact our graduates continue to make across the media industry, telling stories that inform, inspire, and hold power to account.

Congratulations to Philip on this incredible double achievement and look forward to seeing where his journalistic journey leads next!

🌐 Read more about Philip’s achievements on our website:

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/10/ma-magazine-journalism-graduate-celebrates-double-success-in-top-journalism-awards

25/09/2025

👏 Huge congratulations to Amy Stokes, Khadiza A., Trisha Chopra, and Lily Sibanda for contributing to the The British Psychological Society’s Teachers’ Toolkit!

Their work has been published in the latest booklet, “A student’s guide to university transition”, an incredible achievement that will support pre-university psychology students across the UK.

📖 The Teachers’ Toolkit, developed by the BPS in collaboration with the The Association for the Teaching of Psychology (ATP) and the British Psychological Society Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology (DARTP), provides free, BPS-approved resources to help psychology teachers deliver engaging and impactful learning.

Professor Julie Hulme commented:

“It’s great to see Nottingham Trent University (NTU) students listed as authors, you’ve offered fantastic advice for future students. Not only will this support A-level teachers in preparing their classes, but it also showcases NTU in the best light. We’ll also be able to share it with our own new students!”

We’d also like to thank Professor Helen Brown, Dr Jessica S. Dunn, Ph.D., and Dr Russell Turk for their dedicated support throughout this project.

🌟 Well done to all involved, a brilliant example of NTU students making an impact beyond the university.

If you’d like to explore the booklet, visit the link below. From the dropdown menu, select Personal statements and transition to university, then choose A student’s guide to university transition.

🌐 https://www.bps.org.uk/member-networks/division-academics-researchers-and-teachers-psychology/teachers-toolkit

We’ve teamed up with the Association for the Teaching of Psychology (ATP) to create a free toolkit to support your teaching.

27/08/2025

We are excited to share that one of our MA Magazine Journalism graduates, Cara Wheeldon, has been recognised in the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism Awards!

Cara received the Mark Allen Group Practical Magazine Journalism Award for her column in The Country Smallholder, a feature she began while studying here at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

The NCTJ awards celebrate the highest achievers from more than 11,000 candidates across the UK, with prizes being sponsored by leading organisations including ITV News, Sky Sports news, The Independent, The Premier League, and The Telegraph.

Speaking about this year’s results, Joanne Forbes, Chief Executive of the NCTJ, praised the winners for their “outstanding achievements” and said they are names to watch as the next generation of journalists.

This recognition highlights both Cara’s talent and the strength of NTU’s MA Journalism course, which equips students with the practical skills, industry insight and creative expertise needed to thrive in a competitive sector.

🎉Congratulations to Cara on this outstanding achievement!

Find out more by reading the full article:

🌐 https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/08/ntu-journalism-student-wins-prestigious-nctj-journalism-award

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21/07/2025

Can memes be more than just jokes?

A new report by Nottingham Trent University in the UK and Aarhus University in Denmark reveals how internet memes are being used as digital weapons in the fight against Russian disinformation.

From grassroots groups like NAFO to wider efforts supporting Ukraine, memes are helping to challenge propaganda, boost morale, and improve media literacy.

But the rise of meme warfare also raises ethical questions around graphic content and moderation.

🔗 Find out how humour is reshaping the online information battlefield:

A new report by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) reveals how internet memes have become powerful tools in the global fight against information disorder during the war in Ukraine.

16/07/2025

🚗 Motorcyclists make up less than 1% of UK traffic yet account for almost 20% of road fatalities.

New research from Nottingham Trent University’s School of Social Sciences reveals how psychology may be contributing to these alarming figures and how a simple intervention could make a real difference.

🧠 Our brains are wired to detect what we expect to see. For many drivers, that means motorcyclists can go unnoticed, especially in blind spots.

Led by Professor David Crundall and funded by The Road Safety Trust, our research team found that a short video tutorial helped drivers better understand motorcycle-related hazards:

🔹 92% reported improved awareness
🔹 88% said they would change their driving behaviour

By addressing the cognitive causes of missed detections, this tool could help save lives.

📺 Read more and watch the videos
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Research which explores why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road has revealed how a simple video intervention could help save lives.