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As we are all students of journalism and current journalists, I expect there will be little in this article by former News International journalist Gary Thompson that will surprise you.

But it is a thought provoking piece nonetheless on the requirements of the newspaper industry in the digital age.

At this time of year, it's not uncommon for misconceptions to circulate about the concessions process. So it's  worth reminding students of where they can find information about  the system.

It is explained clearly in your student handbooks, and is also set out here on the main University web site.

For the avoidance of doubt: individual coursework marks will never be 'adjusted' by the marker on the grounds that a concession form has been submitted.

All June shorthand exams will be held in M1-22 not PK130 as previously advised.

I've just put last year's Convergent Journalism 3 past paper on the Module Notes section for Year 3 students - apparently it's missing from the library web site. Here's the direct link.

Still hanging on to the forlorn hope that you can get by in journalism without passing your shorthand? Take a look at this new video put together by Sky for the National Council for the Training of Journalists, featuring some of the biggest names in the business.

To date only a handful of students have confirmed that they wish to be entered for the PA exam on 11 June (and paid me).  The deadline for entry is tomorrow 21.05. Talk to me.

The revision session for Reporting and Writing I will need to be pushed back a little on Tuesday, as there's a meeting in the morning I need to go to. Can we get together at 11am in the main newsroom?

Thanks

Rob

Marks and feedback forms for Year 3 projects are now available. You can collect them from me any time today.

For more detailed face-to-face feedback, set up a meeting with your supervisor.

The last copy of the year is here for your viewing pleasure. There are also paper copies in the newsroom and be delighted if you'd like to take a few off my hands, seeing as I have about a thousand of the things.