News and features

Online editors on the new site Varsity

Online editors on the new site Varsity

Cambridge’s Varsity newspaper has had a sizeable revamp. Online editors Charlotte Wu and David Rosenberg explain why they gave up their Christmas break to redesign the site.

Bailrigg FM: Interview with Head of News

Bailrigg FM: Interview with Head of News

Adele James of Lancaster Uni’s radio station tells StudentMediaWire about life at the helm of a busy news team.

Lib Dems dumped by student electorate

Lib Dems dumped by student electorate

Fresh research shows Lib Dem have quickly lost the majority of their student vote. Released for use in student and youth media.

DJ Kershaw backs NUS fees campaign

DJ Kershaw backs NUS fees campaign

Families Against Fees gets the backing of DJ and mother of students Liz Kershaw

3 streetwear brands to watch in 2011

3 streetwear brands to watch in 2011

The Guardian’s Student Media Awards 2010 Digital Journalist of the Year writes for StudentMediaWire and reveals three streetwear brands to look out for next year.

Train firm wants cheapskate mate stories

CrossCountry Trains launches a Facebook page encouraging students to anonymously reveal their cheapskate mates

Inbetweeners star in student safety video

See Greg Davies in a new campaign from National Grid promoting gas safety in student accommodation.

Student gold rush

From Richard Branson to Mark Zuckerberg, students have often shown their entrepreneurial flair while still at university.