![A photo of our panellists Shingi Mararike, Simran Johal and Tom Ball.](https://newsassociates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-7.png)
JournoFest Manchester 2023: Levelling up the media landscape
This year’s second JournoFest panel focussed on ‘Levelling up the media landscape’ and the differences between regional and national news.
![A photo of our keynote speaker Rachel Burden and Graham Dudman.](https://newsassociates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-63.png)
JournoFest Manchester 2023: BBC broadcast journalist Rachel Burden
BBC Breakfast and Radio 5 Live Breakfast presenter Rachel Burden was the keynote speaker for our first JournoFest in Manchester.
![A screen grab of Claire Rowden, Neha Gohil, Stefan Frost and Helen Thomas on Zoom.](https://newsassociates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-61.png)
Social media journalism Q&A top takeaways
News Associates trainee Harrison Newsham shares what he learnt about social media journalism from our panellists.
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News Associates trainees enjoy night to remember at London Press Club Ball 2023
A group of News Associates trainees got the opportunity to network with top names in journalism at the exclusive London Press Club Ball.
![Our JournoFest Manchester 2023 speakers. On the left-hand side there is a large image of Rachel Burden. To the right of Rachel's photo there are three photos on the top row. From left to right: Simran Johal, Shingi Mararike, Tom Ball. On the bottom row from left to right: David Collins, Dean Kirby and Perisha Kudhail.](https://newsassociates.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JournoFest-panel.png)
Full lineup revealed for first ever JournoFest Manchester
News Associates’ renowned journalism conference JournoFest is back for the second time this year…in Manchester!
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Global Academy partners with News Associates to deliver journalism course
The Global Academy and News Associates have teamed up to offer a journalism qualification to 16-18-year-old students.