Is it wrong that I am sat in my room in quarantine cos of some random illness that makes me look like a hamster and I'm supposed to be resting but all i can think about is various projects that i am supposed to be doing at UPSU ?

Last night was the Boxing, thankfully the wonderful people at PureFM kept me filled in; Graeme, Andy and Jenny kept me very well informed and entertained but it felt odd not being ringside to take photos and have had comments saying how wierd it was me not being there with my camera. It's started me thinking - what's gonna happen when i have to hand over taking of photos at the union to other people? 

Anywho i thought i would be able to write more, but my heads screwed so gonna go grab some pain killers. Good luck to the paper team who are working this weekend without me!!!

I'll be back soon! I promise!

Okay so the News of the World may not be everyones cup of tea but doing a bit of 'research' and i discovered this graduate scheme that people might be interested:

 http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/graduates/

News of the World scholarship

The News of the World is delighted to announce its 2008 Graduate Scholarship in journalism.

If you’ve always wanted to train and work on a newspaper at the highest level, this is your chance. The winner of our scholarship will receive the most comprehensive training in our industry.

Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All we ask is that you have a university degree (or equivalent qualification) or be in the final year of a degree course. Of course, you must also be able to demonstrate a passion for the News of the World.

Our scholarship, run in conjunction with The Journalism Centre at Harlow College in Essex, lasts for two years during which our successful candidate will receive a salary. The News of the World will also pay tuition fees at Harlow College.

This is how the two years will be broken up:

September 2008 - Feb 2009

Our successful applicant will attend the 19-week postgraduate course at Harlow College’s Journalism Centre. This is an intensive, all-encompassing course providing a solid foundation on which to build and develop your journalistic talents. During the course you’ll spend all your available free time (apart from your holiday entitlement) at the News of the World. Working in various departments, you’ll cover everything from a Premiership match to major political and showbiz stories.

Feb 2009 - September 2010

You’ll gain experience of every relevant department in the News of the World. Apart from working on our news, features, picture and sports desks – plus Sunday magazine and our website – you will look at the work of our circulation, marketing, production and advertising departments. You may also spend time at the News of the World’s Scottish or Irish offices.

How Do I Apply?

Applications must be typewritten and submitted by post. They must also include the following:

•A full CV

•An explanation of why the News of the World should choose you, in not more than 100 words.

•Your three favourite News of the World front pages and a 50-word comment on each.

•Details/examples of any newspaper/magazine/website work experience.

Applications should be sent to: Paul Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, News of the World Scholarship, News of the World, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1NW

All applications must be received no later than Friday, May 23, 2008

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