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Jade Bullen

I am a final year journalism student at the NCTJ and PPA accredited course at the University of Sheffield and looking to expand my career in broadcast journalism.

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Katy Roberts

Hi! I'm Katy, a third-year journalism student at the University of Sheffield. I have experience in news writing, features, and broadcast journalism. My primary interest is in sports journalism, especially …

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Anastasia Christodoulou Journo

Student journalist at the University of Sheffield. BA English Literature Graduate from the University of East Anglia (2:1)

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Charlotte Smith

Final year Journalism student working towards Gold-standard NCTJ Diploma with a keen interest in a graduate role and work experience that is focused in news, feature and music journalism.

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Florrie Andrew

A dog-loving Londoner usually found writing about arts and culture.

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Latest Articles

Twenty-Five and Chronically Online: Holly Humberstone’s Cruel World

Holly Humberstone has been a slow burn climber in British pop music over the last five years. Steadily building a small, dedicated fanbase who have followed the 26-year-old English singer-songwriter from her 2021 Brit Award for Rising Star through to open for international star Taylor Swift at a Wembley Stadium …
By Eve Hutchinson
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The Sheffield organisation tackling bigotry on our streets - Forge Press

Street harassment is an unfortunate reality of everyday life, with 27% of women and 16% of men having experienced at least one form of harassment on the street in 2022, according to a report by the ONS. This disproportionately impacts women and girls, for whom the likelihood of experiencing cat-calling, …
By Faye Bramley
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A Symphony of Defiance: Rosalía’s Lux - Forge Press

Rosalía’s three-year-in-the-making record, Lux (Latin for ‘light’), reaffirms that her experimental spirit always meets and often exceeds expectations. From her breakthrough flamenco and traditional Spanish album El Mal Querer in 2018, to experimental pop and reggaeton in 2022’s Motomami, Rosalía’s latest release is certainly an ambitious, radical and genre-defying record. …
By Charlotte Smith
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‘Dopamine Dressing’: Can your outfit really boost your mood? - Forge Press

Lucky for you fashionistas, the simple answer is yes. The psychology of clothes has long been studied and appreciated. Between colours, silhouettes, textures, and patterns, what you choose to decorate yourself with can most definitely have an influence on how you feel. It’s known that when your clothes look good, …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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University of Sheffield seal Varsity victory to make it 11-in-a-row for the Black and Gold - Forge Press

University of Sheffield have lifted the Sheffield Varsity trophy for the 11th consecutive year, following an 11 point win over Sheffield Hallam University. In the closest Varsity for years, the Black and Gold made their lead unassailable on the penultimate day of competition following a bumper haul of points in …
By Alex Simpson
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"Culture, Confidence, and Collaboration: South Yorkshire Aims to Reignite Its Creative Spark" - Forge Press

This Wednesday Showroom Cinema here in Sheffield hosted all manner of local creatives in an event held by the South Yorkshire Cultural and Creative Industries Network (SYCCIN). The event brought together key figures from politics, music, dance, and the wider creative industries to discuss how to strengthen South Yorkshire’s creative …
By talhah azher
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Dating in the 21st Century: Should we be swiping right on dating apps? - Forge Press

Whether you like them or not, dating apps have become an integral part of meeting romantic partners. With roughly one in ten online adults in the UK using them, and the top sites seeing over half-a-million active users per day, it’s clear that they are a relevant contemporary phenomenon. But …
By Faye Bramley
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'Fight for our Future': Students mobilise against rising fees in emergency meeting. - Forge Press

Students at the University of Sheffield have launched a campaign against tuition fee hikes, disparities in student loans, and a worsening student cost-of-living crisis. The ‘Emergency General Meeting’ saw students rally behind the ‘Fight for our Future’ campaign for reforms and greater government support for higher education. Sheffield Students’ Union …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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Sheffield Hallam’s Enterprise Market showcases students promoting sustainability within small businesses - Forge Press

From clothing brands, artworks and candles, to hand-wrought jewellery and small batch baked goods, the students produced a wide variety of products, using their skill sets to make something unique. In the world today, we are more troubled than ever before with avoiding fast fashion, choosing ethically sourced products and …
By Joseph Murphy
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Resilient Blades claim a solid point against Durham - Forge Press

Sheffield United Women drew 1-1 with Durham after soaking up the pressure from the title contenders all afternoon. The visitors knew they could move to the top of the Women’s Championship with a win, and had already beaten Blades twice so far this season, including on the opening day. The …
By Alex Simpson
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Sheffield United mauled by clinical finishing as Hull claim all three points - Forge Press

Sheffield United fell to a frustrating 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Yorkshire rivals Hull City. Coming into the match, Hull had failed to win in the league at Bramall Lane since 2010, but took control of the game early when Matty Crooks rifled home after just five and …
By Alex Simpson
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Sheffield meeting bridges gap between students and local community - Forge Press

On Thursday evening, the Foundry hosted ‘Your City, Your Voice Matters’, a meeting bringing together the SU Council, Sheffield City Council, and various community organizations to address young people’s concerns. The event was opened by Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Local Area Committee, and featured groups such as Community Youth …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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Student activist group blockade careers fair - Forge Press

Student campaign group People and Planet staged a protest against the University of Sheffield’s careers on the 14th October, gathering at the Octagon Centre from 11:30 a.m. The protest drew around 50 people and marked the third coordinated action in the UK’s #FossilFreeCareers month of activism. Alongside the Pro-Palestine Society, …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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Burglaries create concerns over student safety - Forge Press

Following a series of burglaries in the student-heavy area of Crookes, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have issued warnings and advice, urging residents to keep their properties safe. In a letter sent to some residents, the police stated, “Please make sure your property is always secure, even if you are just …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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Why you shouldn't worry if your Freshers' Week didn't live up to the hype - Forge Press

Everyone who participates in the welcome period for University of Sheffield students— the infamous ‘Freshers Week’— has wildly different experiences. My attempt to navigate those seven days proved no exception to that rule. I presumed stress and anxiety would dissolve after A-Levels and before university. I was wrong. The approach …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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VARSITY 2024: Defeat for Uni of as Hallam takes assertive win in men's swimming - Forge Press

The University of Sheffield showed great ability and resilience at Sheffield swim varsity yesterday morning, although unfortunately, did not come out as winners this year. Atmosphere wise, Uni of did take the lead, with friends, family and of course many of the swim club showing their support the whole morning. …
By Anna-Louise Adepegba
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‘United we are stronger’: Q&A with the founder of the Ukrainian society

The 24 February 2024 marked two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Ukrainian Society at the University of Sheffield was founded in September 2022 with just four members and has grown massively since. The Ukrainian society organises events that people can attend to help raise money …
By Demi Koutouzi
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