To help you come to grips with the challenging world of digital media, the School of Journalism & Communication offers free, optional sessions in media production skills. These sessions include shooting and editing video and still images, recording and editing sound, and producing print media. These classes are known as OWL Sessions, and are delivered by the School's MaPS Team (Media and Production Support).
The sessions are held during O-Week, and then on various days every week over the teaching semester.
You'll find the schedule here: http://sjcstudents.eventbrite.com . It currently lists courses running during O-Week. This link stays the same throughout the year and will always list upcoming sessions.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards
Are you aged 26 or under and have created a great piece of journalism in the past year?
It could be your ticket to the top newsrooms of London, Washington and New York – literally.
Entries are now open for the inaugural Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards. Proudly presented by the Walkley Foundation and the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the Young Journo award is the Walkley for, well, young journos.
Best of all, the prize isn’t just a good-looking paperweight. The winning young Australian journalist of the year will be jetting off on a three week trip to the best newsrooms in London, New York and Washington. Oh, and with $5000 cash.
Here’s how it works. There are five categories: print, television, radio, online and photography. The judging panel will draw up a shortlist of three finalists in each category before selecting one category winner to vie for the main prize. Members of the Walkley Advisory Board will judge the category winners to select the Young Australian Journalist of the Year. Winners will be announced at a special event in Sydney in June.
Who’s eligible? All Australian journalists aged 26 and under (on March 14 2009), whether you’re employed full-time or freelance. Final year university students are also eligible. But your work must have been published or broadcast through Australian media outlets between 15 March 2008 and 14 March 2009.
Visit the website http://www.youngjournalistawards.org.au/ for more information and to enter.
The Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards – your passport to the world of journalism. Send us your best work today!
NOW OPEN
Entries close 5pm, Friday 20 March, 2009
It could be your ticket to the top newsrooms of London, Washington and New York – literally.
Entries are now open for the inaugural Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards. Proudly presented by the Walkley Foundation and the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the Young Journo award is the Walkley for, well, young journos.
Best of all, the prize isn’t just a good-looking paperweight. The winning young Australian journalist of the year will be jetting off on a three week trip to the best newsrooms in London, New York and Washington. Oh, and with $5000 cash.
Here’s how it works. There are five categories: print, television, radio, online and photography. The judging panel will draw up a shortlist of three finalists in each category before selecting one category winner to vie for the main prize. Members of the Walkley Advisory Board will judge the category winners to select the Young Australian Journalist of the Year. Winners will be announced at a special event in Sydney in June.
Who’s eligible? All Australian journalists aged 26 and under (on March 14 2009), whether you’re employed full-time or freelance. Final year university students are also eligible. But your work must have been published or broadcast through Australian media outlets between 15 March 2008 and 14 March 2009.
Visit the website http://www.youngjournalistawards.org.au/ for more information and to enter.
The Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards – your passport to the world of journalism. Send us your best work today!
NOW OPEN
Entries close 5pm, Friday 20 March, 2009
Red Cross National Writing Competition
FYI Australian Red Cross has just contacted us with the following invitation to SJC’s undergraduate students to submit entries in the following national competition this Semester, and have asked if we could alert everyone.
In Semester One of 2009 (in conjunction with the International Committee of the Red Cross) Australian Red Cross is running a National Writing Competition for Undergraduate Students of Journalism. They are seeking entries from our journalism students on the theme of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) - or the Geneva Conventions, the rules of war that should afford protection to the wounded, prisoners and civilians during international or internal wars/armed conflicts.
Entries should take the form of 1000-word long feature articles. Topics can include (but are not restricted to) the following:
· military targeting – distinguishing between military objectives and civilian sites;
· rape and sexual violence in war;
· genocide;
· war crimes and their prosecution at international criminal tribunals;
· detention;
· terrorism and suicide bombers;
· weapons – such as cluster munitions;
· child soldiers.
There are significant cash prizes, and the offer of publication for first, second and third place getters. This competition closes at the end of May. A panel of professional journalists will judge the competition in June.
Australian Red Cross hopes that UQ journalism undergraduate students will be keen to learn all about the competition.
http://www.redcross.org.au/ihl/IHL-journalist-competition.htm
In Semester One of 2009 (in conjunction with the International Committee of the Red Cross) Australian Red Cross is running a National Writing Competition for Undergraduate Students of Journalism. They are seeking entries from our journalism students on the theme of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) - or the Geneva Conventions, the rules of war that should afford protection to the wounded, prisoners and civilians during international or internal wars/armed conflicts.
Entries should take the form of 1000-word long feature articles. Topics can include (but are not restricted to) the following:
· military targeting – distinguishing between military objectives and civilian sites;
· rape and sexual violence in war;
· genocide;
· war crimes and their prosecution at international criminal tribunals;
· detention;
· terrorism and suicide bombers;
· weapons – such as cluster munitions;
· child soldiers.
There are significant cash prizes, and the offer of publication for first, second and third place getters. This competition closes at the end of May. A panel of professional journalists will judge the competition in June.
Australian Red Cross hopes that UQ journalism undergraduate students will be keen to learn all about the competition.
http://www.redcross.org.au/ihl/IHL-journalist-competition.htm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
JACS Card Deals and Discounts
The JACS Membership Card entitles holders to the following deals and discounts:
The Alibi Room
See staff for details
Birdie Num Num
See staff for details
Bohemia Bar
See staff for details
The Caxton Hotel
25 per cent off meals seven days a week, not in conjunction with any other offer (i.e. 2-4 Tuesday) or special game days held at Suncorp Stadium.
The Coffee Club – DFO Jindalee and Mt Ommaney
• Buy one coffee, get one free. Valid only once daily.
Earth 'n' Sea – Taringa
• 20 per cent off the total bill, valued up to $20
Embassy Hotel
See staff for details
The Fox
We are happy to offer your group student beverage prices on a Wednesday night. We are running a student night on Wednesday with live DJ's from GPO. Normally we will be running a happy hour for patrons, but we would be happy to extend the prices to your members all night. Additionally I can offer your card holders 10 per cent discount off food in Campari restaurant, Sun - Thursday. Not available on already discounted items & specials.
Friday's Riverside
Free entry before midnight, and half price entry after midnight.
Fringe Bar
See staff for details
GPO Hotel
• Free Entries on Thursdays
• 1/2 price entries all other nights, except for special events. Before midnight.
Grab a Kebab
See staff for details
Hog's Breath Café – Petrie Terrace
• 15 per cent off card holder's meal
Hotel LA
• 50 per cent off A La Carte Meals
• Free Room Hire for Every Private or Group Function
• Coordinating and Hosting Private and Group Functions
• Discounts on DJ’s & Entertainment at Group Functions
Little Jumbo
See staff for details
Mayfield Chocolates
20 per cent bonus chocolate
Mick O'Malley's Irish Pub
• Free entry on special theme nights (excluding Fri, Sat & Sun)
• 10 per cent discount off full priced meals
Monastery Nightclub
See staff for details
My Sweetopia
• Coffee and cake for $6
• Iced frappe and cake for $8
Pancake Manor – Charlotte Street
• 10 per cent off the total bill when paying together
Petrol
See staff for details
Pig 'N' Whistle – Indooroopilly
See staff for details
Pizza Capers – selected stores
• $9.95 regular pizzas any day of the week
Plough Inn Tavern
See staff for details for special deals and discounts during the trading hours of Monday to Thursday and prior to 17:00 on Fridays. Excludes, public holidays, special occasions and ALL University Holiday breaks. Only valid upon presentation of card. Not valid with functions & events.
Qmasters
• 10 per cent off pool hire
Riverlife Adventure Centre
Riverlife is happy to offer mid-week adventures for only $25 for all UQ students (between Monday and Friday). These adventures include: instructed daytime kayaking/abseiling/rock climbing, bike hire, skate hire, kick bike hire and kayak hire.
STA Travel – Myer Centre
• $50 off all international travel
• 10 per cent off travel insurance
Three Monkeys
See staff for details
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Agribusiness Association of Australia media opportunity
Below is a copy of an email from the contact person from the AAA. For more information see the AAA's corporate profile and function schedule.
Agribusiness Association of Australia (AAA):
Our association facilitates the networking of professionals in Agribusiness across all sectors of the industry. As the director for Queensland one of my responsibilities is to foster media awareness. With this in mind the AAA would like to invite a journalism student interested in Agriculture to attend our functions. The student will be asked to write a synopsis of the event, which once approved by the board will be disseminated on our website and by other media networks.
By doing so we hope to create a win win scenario for the student and AAA. The student getting practical experience and media exposure, and AAA obtaining quality journalism skills at our functions.
I am more than happy to discuss this further with any academics who which to suggest students for the role.
I have enclosed a profile of the organization and a list of events that will occur next year.
I look forward to working with UQ and it's students.
Regards
Dr. Theresa M. Craig
TARA - Technical Assistance and Research Analysis Pty Ltd.
30 Royal Terrace,
Hamilton
QLD 4007
PO Box 3186
Brisbane
QLD 4001
tel 7 3256 1911
fax 7 3262 7658
mobile 0419 029 385
tmcraig@ozemail.com.au
http://www.tara-source.com/
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Walkley Foundation and International Federation of Journalists Internships
Information here.
Contact for more info:
Fleur Mitchell
Program Coordinator
Walkley Foundation
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
245 Chalmers Street Redfern 2016
t 02 9333 0956
f 1300 730 543
e fleur.mitchell@alliance.org.au
w http://www.walkleys.com/
Contact for more info:
Fleur Mitchell
Program Coordinator
Walkley Foundation
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
245 Chalmers Street Redfern 2016
t 02 9333 0956
f 1300 730 543
e fleur.mitchell@alliance.org.au
w http://www.walkleys.com/
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2009 The Australian Uni Offer
Keep your eyes and ears open during O-Week for information about signing up for this offer. A $20 subscription gets you The Australian 5 days a week (pick up from the uni newsagency) and The Weekend Australian delivered to your door on Saturdays. Subscription applies for 40 weeks.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
MEAA Freelance Convention
Very special offer - 10% off all Media Alliance student member registrations!
Freelance 2009 – On the road, off the page
This year, international keynote speaker Mark Schapiro joins us from Berkeley, USA to discuss the future of work for freelance journalists. With decades of experience as an award-winning investigative journalist and author, Mark is now editorial director for the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Colin Freeman (Chief Correspondent, Daily Telegraph UK) joins us by satellite, with some serious tales to tell. Colin took himself off to Iraq as a freelance reporter shortly after Baghdad fell to US troops and started filing (getting shot in the backside along the way). He was also released early last month from 40 days of captivity by Somali pirates!
Convention sessions include:
• I am the brand: marketing for established freelancers
• Guerrilla freelancing: from beginners up, a freelance survival guide
• Guns for hire – freelancers are journalism’s future
• Character and narrative: drawing out people’s stories
• Life’s a pitch: tips from commissioning editors to get you work
Speakers include: Mark Schapiro, Margret Simons, Stephen Mayne, Alison Aprhys, John Martinkus, John Andersen, Sophie McNeill (2008 Young Australian Journalist of the Year), Tim Richards, Craig Sherborne, Matthew Ricketson, Gideon Haigh and many more to be announced.
View the updated program at http://freelance.alliance.org.au/
Register now
The early bird registration cut-off is Friday, February 27. Register on or before that date and you’ll not only save, you’ll also go into the draw to be the lucky early bird to win a refund of your registration fee.
Head to http://freelance.alliance.org.au/ for booking details.
March 19 & 20, 2009
Telstra Conference Centre, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
For early bird bookings phone The Alliance Membership Center 1300 656 513.
We hope to see you there!
Freelance 2009 – On the road, off the page
This year, international keynote speaker Mark Schapiro joins us from Berkeley, USA to discuss the future of work for freelance journalists. With decades of experience as an award-winning investigative journalist and author, Mark is now editorial director for the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Colin Freeman (Chief Correspondent, Daily Telegraph UK) joins us by satellite, with some serious tales to tell. Colin took himself off to Iraq as a freelance reporter shortly after Baghdad fell to US troops and started filing (getting shot in the backside along the way). He was also released early last month from 40 days of captivity by Somali pirates!
Convention sessions include:
• I am the brand: marketing for established freelancers
• Guerrilla freelancing: from beginners up, a freelance survival guide
• Guns for hire – freelancers are journalism’s future
• Character and narrative: drawing out people’s stories
• Life’s a pitch: tips from commissioning editors to get you work
Speakers include: Mark Schapiro, Margret Simons, Stephen Mayne, Alison Aprhys, John Martinkus, John Andersen, Sophie McNeill (2008 Young Australian Journalist of the Year), Tim Richards, Craig Sherborne, Matthew Ricketson, Gideon Haigh and many more to be announced.
View the updated program at http://freelance.alliance.org.au/
Register now
The early bird registration cut-off is Friday, February 27. Register on or before that date and you’ll not only save, you’ll also go into the draw to be the lucky early bird to win a refund of your registration fee.
Head to http://freelance.alliance.org.au/ for booking details.
March 19 & 20, 2009
Telstra Conference Centre, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
For early bird bookings phone The Alliance Membership Center 1300 656 513.
We hope to see you there!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Project NEXT
Applications for Project NEXT are now open.
ABC TV and Zapruder’s other films, the people who brought the Chaser team to TV, and the creative force behind The Gruen Transfer, and Enough Rope, are looking for creative young people who are original thinkers with a view about what’s happening in Australia and the world, to work on Project NEXT.
Project NEXT, is the working title of a new topical 10 x 30min program which will be on your screens later this year - on ABC1, ABC2, the web, mobile phones and online.
We are seeking applications from creative people between the ages of 18 and 30 to work as reporters, producers, camera/directors, editors, graphic artists, researchers and web content producers.
Applications to work on Project NEXT close at 5pm Monday, 16 March 2009.
If you want to apply or find out more information go to:
http://www.projectnext.net.au/
ABC TV and Zapruder’s other films, the people who brought the Chaser team to TV, and the creative force behind The Gruen Transfer, and Enough Rope, are looking for creative young people who are original thinkers with a view about what’s happening in Australia and the world, to work on Project NEXT.
Project NEXT, is the working title of a new topical 10 x 30min program which will be on your screens later this year - on ABC1, ABC2, the web, mobile phones and online.
We are seeking applications from creative people between the ages of 18 and 30 to work as reporters, producers, camera/directors, editors, graphic artists, researchers and web content producers.
Applications to work on Project NEXT close at 5pm Monday, 16 March 2009.
If you want to apply or find out more information go to:
http://www.projectnext.net.au/
three things
three things is heading to the Future Festival…
… and we are giving you the chance to join us!
Enter our three things comp and win two VIP tickets to the Future Festival in your nearest capital city.
Visit threethings.com.au/comp.html and tell us ‘three things you could do for a stranger’ to win. Anyone aged 18 or over can enter
Already got your ticket?
On Festival Day, come and chill out at the three things tent. With industrial cooling, funky beats and a giant inflatable TV, it’s the perfect place to unwind and relax between sessions.
So what’s this about anyway?
three things is about sharing thoughts and ideas on what makes our world tick and how we can make it better. We are looking to create conversations and inspire thought by putting out new questions every month and reflecting back the three things that are important to you and the community.
Visit our website or join us on facebook or MySpace to share your three things.
three things is a project of Oxfam Australia: http://www.threethings.com.au/
… and we are giving you the chance to join us!
Enter our three things comp and win two VIP tickets to the Future Festival in your nearest capital city.
Visit threethings.com.au/comp.html and tell us ‘three things you could do for a stranger’ to win. Anyone aged 18 or over can enter
Already got your ticket?
On Festival Day, come and chill out at the three things tent. With industrial cooling, funky beats and a giant inflatable TV, it’s the perfect place to unwind and relax between sessions.
So what’s this about anyway?
three things is about sharing thoughts and ideas on what makes our world tick and how we can make it better. We are looking to create conversations and inspire thought by putting out new questions every month and reflecting back the three things that are important to you and the community.
Visit our website or join us on facebook or MySpace to share your three things.
three things is a project of Oxfam Australia: http://www.threethings.com.au/
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Finland Internship Opportunity
The Finland government is offering journalism students and graduates the opportunity to visit and write about Finland.
The email messages below are self explanatory, and additional information is attached. Please refer your questions to Ewa.
Most recent email (February 5)
Dear All,
Further to my previous email regarding the Foreign Correspondent Program. Attached are: a PowerPoint presentation providing some information on the program, a list of instructions on how to apply and a copy of the Program from 2008 to give you an idea of how it is structured. I would be very grateful if you could forward this on to all your students and all those who fit the criteria. Should you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy.
Regards,
Ewa Walczuk
Information Officer
Embassy of Finland
12 Darwin Avenue
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
Tel: 02-6273 3800
Fax:02-6273 3603
Email:ewa.walczuk@formin.fi
___________________________________________
(Previous email January 1)
Hello,
Australia has been included in the list of countries for 2009 Foreign Correspondents' Programme of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. It is an annual programme within which young (appr. 20-25 years of age) journalists (who are at the final stage of their media studies or have just finished their studies) from some 20 countries around the world are invited to visit Finland for a month (August) to learn more about Finland with the aim of inspiring them to write articles about Finland later on during their careers etc. We will be promoting FCP among leading Australian tertiary education institutions of media/journalism and leading Australian media in February.
Regards,
Ewa Walczuk
The email messages below are self explanatory, and additional information is attached. Please refer your questions to Ewa.
Most recent email (February 5)
Dear All,
Further to my previous email regarding the Foreign Correspondent Program. Attached are: a PowerPoint presentation providing some information on the program, a list of instructions on how to apply and a copy of the Program from 2008 to give you an idea of how it is structured. I would be very grateful if you could forward this on to all your students and all those who fit the criteria. Should you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy.
Regards,
Ewa Walczuk
Information Officer
Embassy of Finland
12 Darwin Avenue
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
Tel: 02-6273 3800
Fax:02-6273 3603
Email:ewa.walczuk@formin.fi
___________________________________________
(Previous email January 1)
Hello,
Australia has been included in the list of countries for 2009 Foreign Correspondents' Programme of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. It is an annual programme within which young (appr. 20-25 years of age) journalists (who are at the final stage of their media studies or have just finished their studies) from some 20 countries around the world are invited to visit Finland for a month (August) to learn more about Finland with the aim of inspiring them to write articles about Finland later on during their careers etc. We will be promoting FCP among leading Australian tertiary education institutions of media/journalism and leading Australian media in February.
Regards,
Ewa Walczuk
Mammoth Media
Quick introduction - my name is David Harrison and I work for a company called Mammoth Media. We have a website devoted to video games called AusGamers (http://www.ausgamers.com) which we're currently expanding with a focus on increasing our news coverage.
As part of our expansion we're looking to hire some journalists and thought offering students work experience might be a good way for us to scout for potential candidates.
Regards,
David Harrison
Mammoth Media
www.mammoth.com.au
P: +61-7-3721-5025
F: +61-7-3721-5001
As part of our expansion we're looking to hire some journalists and thought offering students work experience might be a good way for us to scout for potential candidates.
Regards,
David Harrison
Mammoth Media
www.mammoth.com.au
P: +61-7-3721-5025
F: +61-7-3721-5001
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Australian Youth Forum
You're invited to the first ever Australian Youth Forum event, youTHINK, on 20 February 2009.
If you are aged 15-24 and have an idea or an opinion to share with the Australian Government on the topics of 'Violence and Safety' and 'Contributing to Our Democracy', here's your chance!
Registrations close Sunday 15 February 2009.
Visit: http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf/home.htm
youTHINK. Your voice to government... be part of the conversation.
If you are aged 15-24 and have an idea or an opinion to share with the Australian Government on the topics of 'Violence and Safety' and 'Contributing to Our Democracy', here's your chance!
Registrations close Sunday 15 February 2009.
Visit: http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf/home.htm
youTHINK. Your voice to government... be part of the conversation.
Ideas Festival
The Ideas Festival is a six-day festival of ideas, innovation and invention, and is Queensland’s leading open public ideas event. The festival will be held again soon in March 2009 at the Queensland State Library and we would love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering with us. Volunteers are a critical and valuable part of the Ideas Festival and we require reliable people with enthusiasm and energy!
For more information: www.ideasfestival.com.au
For more information: www.ideasfestival.com.au
Nikon Walkley Press Photo Exhibition
Australia’s most prestigious competition for press photographers, the Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Awards, culminates in this eclectic exhibition.
28 January - 1 March
Get along to this FREE photojournalism exhibition at the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm.
Full details here:
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/nikon-walkley-photo-exhibition/
28 January - 1 March
Get along to this FREE photojournalism exhibition at the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm.
Full details here:
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/nikon-walkley-photo-exhibition/
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Join triple j
triple j program 'Hack' is looking for fresh blood: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/about/jobs/crossmediajournalists.htm
YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is an exciting and unique apolitical youth forum that empowers young people to have a positive impact upon their local communities and the future of Queensland.
Nominations for the 2009 QYP close Friday, February 20.
Click on the following link for more information: http://www.ymcaqyp.org/index.php
2009 World Nomads Travel Podcast Scholarship
Here is your chance to make a difference. Volunteer on a GVI project, work with indigenous Mayan communities, and create your very own podcast documentary under the mentorship of ABC radio producer and author Tim Latham.
For more details about what you need to do to kickstart your career in travel journalism check our website: http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/27876.aspx
For more details about what you need to do to kickstart your career in travel journalism check our website: http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/post/27876.aspx
Why hello!
Welcome, welcome to the University of Queensland Journalism and Communication Students (JACS) Blog – a little virtual place where we can meet and share tall stories about JACS shenanigans, as well as whisper in your ear volunteer and job opportunities we hear about.
Enjoy!
Naomi
JACS President
Enjoy!
Naomi
JACS President
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