For anyone reading this from the U.K, who is part of a student publication, this is hugely exciting. Student Radio has a national body, Student T.V has a national body, it's about time that student newspapers and magazines had a national body too.
The conference took part in Southampton. It started on thursday night with karaoke, pizza and drinks. On friday we had workshops with some great speakers, before an awards ceremony on friday night. It was great to see so many people there who were passionate about writing for student publications, whether they were independent or affiliated with their student unions. Plus I learnt a lot. It made me feel really privileged to be so involved.
On the saturday the student body for next year was formed. SPA has only just begun but I can predict big things for it!
If you are reading this and you are a writer, editor, or involved in any other way, for a student newspaper or magazine in the U.K, then get involved with the SPA. It's hugely beneficial, and the conference was such a laugh. I can not wait for next years!
Us Cardiff Bunch
At the awards ceremony with Keele
all of us on friday night!
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