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Starting a degree in PR? Read this first
Current PR students and recent graduates give their advice to this year’s new students on what really matters. Richard Bailey reports. How to get a First in PR
Bethany Ansell graduated with a first class degree in Public Relations and Communication from Southampton Solent University. Here’s what worked for her in achieving her goal. New figures on the cost of an education
With A Level results out tomorrow (19 August 2010), new research suggests that students starting university can expect debts of almost £25,000 by the time they graduate. Ingenious ways to fund your Master’s degree
You could make 115,200 lattes, take 7924 online surveys or recycle 13,193 lbs of copper to fund your postgraduate course, according to this infographic from postgrad.com. Social car share saves students money
What happens when you mix students’ love of Facebook with their love of travel – and a desire to save money? According to the founders of a new website, it’s GoCarShare.com. The Sun seeks Column Idol 2010
Media Trust has joined forces with The Sun to offer 16-21 year olds the chance to write their own column with the support of some of the Sun’s top journalists, including seasoned political columnist Trevor Kavanagh and Bizarre Editor Gordon Smart. Students pitch to angels at Arsenal FC
Student enterpreneurs are to pitch their ideas to angel investors at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. PR and marketing: two sides of a coin
Public relations and marketing are often confused and sometimes seen in opposition to each other. Nathaniel Southworth-Barlow ACIM discusses what PR can learn from marketing – and vice versa. Boxing clever with 10 Yetis PR tips
Gloucester based PR consultancy 10 Yetis are back with another tip for PR students undertaking the daunting task of ringing journalists. Philips and Ridley Scott invite students to “Tell it Your Way”
Philips has launched an exciting global competition giving aspiring filmmakers the chance to have an original work judged by one of the world’s greatest film directors – Sir Ridley Scott, director of Hollywood blockbusters including Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982) and Gladiator (2000). Grayling Prize winners announced
Final year Leeds Metropolitan University students have battled it out to win the prestigious Grayling Prize 2010 which awards public relations excellence amongst students. Keep your ear to the ground with 10 Yetis Daily Headlines
Gloucester based PR consultancy 10 Yetis is offering students the chance to keep their finger on the pulse, by signing up to their “Daily Headinlines” mailing list. which offers the headlines and brief synopsis from the days national paper’s lead stories and is distributed to a large list of PRs and students. How to get started in PR
You may get a good degree, but will you secure a good graduate job? Hannah Stephenson reports on the challenges facing final year PR students. Media Talent Bank launch first networking evening
Set to be the first of many, Media Talent Bank are holding their first exhibition and networking evening next week for all creative enthusiasts to pop along to. Student voice has never been louder
The student voice has never been louder in Leeds, as it was announced today voting figures at Leeds Metropolitan University Students’ Union had eclipsed the previous years turn out, with over 3600 votes, four times as many as last year. Combine this with the votes cast in the Leeds University Student’s Union Elections and the total for both is nearly 8,000. When it comes to choosing a university its website is king
As prospective university students weigh up their offers of places, a new survey finds the highly competitive battle for new students is fought first and foremost on the university’s own website. None of the above
When it comes to voting, many young people don’t bother. Emma Lister canvasses opinions on why fellow students are reluctant to place an X on the ballot paper. Survival of the specialist
Success in your chosen field depends on your ability to work hard and gain specialist skills and knowledge, argues Jan Felt. Golden rules for getting work experience in a PR agency
Being accepted for PR work experience requires you to show good communication skills. Agency boss Steve McComish reveals what works for him. CIPR launches microsites for students
The CIPR has created two microsites for those studying public relations: CIPR Students and CIPR Study Centre. Students pitch police with drink campaign
Public relations students have devised a responsible drinking campaign for police in Cheltenham. Behind the Spin appoints news editor
Adam Burns has been appointed as news editor for Behind the Spin, the national PR student magazine. Students leave classroom for class war
Forget Paris 1968 and the Kent State anti-Vietnam war protests. The face of student protest in 2009 involves web tools and a heavy dose of irony. Big boys should cry
Male students leave seeking help until it’s too late, according to the Leeds Met Students’ Union which has launched a new campaign to raise awareness amongst men of the university’s counselling service. CIPR student reps announced
The CIPR has announced this year’s student representatives Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger sets up student consultancy
Leeds-based Ptarmigan Bell Pottinger has set up a student consultancy to work on a range of public relations and social media campaigns for national brands. Student bloggers offered rewards for writing
As part of its EuroBlog investigation into the impact of social media on public relations practice, Euprera will make three awards at its February Symposium at Ghent, in Belgium, February 2010. Each winner will receive a prize of 250€. Freshers’ week takes energy
A new energy drink may help students survive fresher’s week and avoid ‘fresher’s flu’. Business leaders urge enterprise route
As A-level results are announced this week, Britain’s entrepreneurs are calling on school and college leavers to consider enterprise as a career option rather than automatically heading for university. Graduates face increased debt
Average graduate debts are expected to reach £20,000 next year, yet the recession means that most parents (74%) are finding it harder to fund their children through university, according to a YouGov poll for the Association of Investment Companies (AIC). How to be a student professional
Tom Lay describes the first year of a not-for-profit, student-run PR consultancy, Raw Sunshine. Face to face or Facebook?
Emma Long explores the approaches PR students can use to make friends and influence people in the industry in a PR student’s guide to networking Get ahead, go digital
Portfolios are a well-established weapon in the PR student’s armoury. Ben Cotton asks if it’s time they went digital. Why I’m leaving PR
Behind the Spin’s news editor Laura Smith tells why she’s leaving public relations. So you wannabe a PR star?
Public relations remains a popular career choice, but many first year students have an unrealistic picture of what’s involved. Richard Bailey discusses what you should know about your chosen course and career. Hard Times or Great Expectations?
With the economy in reverse-thrust, Laura Smith asks what this means for the job prospects of PR graduates. Napier student wins national PR award
A student from Napier University in Edinburgh has been crowned as CIPR Student Rep of the Year.