Journalism
Delve into the inspiring works of our students from the Journalism department.
Student work
Find out more about our students' projects from the Journalism department.
Last Orders: Death of the British Pub - Rosie Matthews
The British pub is a community hub in decline. Changing social habits, rising costs and tax have threatened British pubs with social and cultural erasure. Rosie Matthews considers pubs’ history, sociology and future by talking to historians, trade professionals and those opting out of going at all.
Deep Roots and Homegrown: How Brighton’s Grassroots Music Scene Planted its Lifeline - Adri Whittingham
Blending live gig colour writing, interviews, and reporting, Adri Whittingham’s feature explores Brighton’s DIY music scene through the lens of Homegrown Festival and its driving forces. Following the band 'Really Big Really Clever', it traces the interwoven roles of Brighton’s musicians, promoters, and venues fighting to preserve the city’s grassroots venues amid economic pressure, venue closures, and gentrification.
The Rise in Female Weight Lifting - Ruby Wheeler
Female strength training is beset by misconceptions, despite such forms of exercise being on the rise. Ruby Wheeler explores how female weightlifters are challenging stereotypes around their representation, by speaking to the owner of a female-only gym, a sports psychologist and those embarking on their first strength-training journey.
The Struggle for Racial Equality in a Republican Heartland - Owen Waters
Owen Water’s project considers how the far right in the United States have become emboldened since the re-election of President Donald Trump, and the impact this is having on African Americans in the American South. The story is based in the small city of Graham, in central North Carolina, home to a prominent Confederate monument and significant far-right presence.
