Smedias 2022

5 questions to ask yourself before you click ‘buy now’!

Let’s face it, the majority of us are doing some form of online shopping during COVID-19. It’s convenient, quick and there are plenty of online sales/discounts. Plus, it allows us to stay out of...

Minister for Education Approves New Technological University for the Midlands & the Mid-West

Today, the Minister for Education, Simon Harris approved a new Technology University for the Irish midlands and mid-west. This approval is based on an application submitted by Athlone and Limerick IT. ‘This...

‘My room was damp and the oven didn’t work’: How well do you know your tenant rights?

Private landlords in Ireland have a legal duty to make sure your home meets minimum standards. Whether you live in an apartment or a house, your rented accommodation must be free from damp and be in a good sta...

USI Launches Initiative to Support Students Speaking Irish

Last week, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and Conradh na Gaeilge launched the Gníomhaí Gaeilge scheme. This will support third-level students and representatives who promote the use of Irish at their c...

MABS Supports Students Writing News and Current Affairs Features

We’re thrilled that Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) sponsors the SMEDIA category, ‘Best Feature Writer’ covering news and current affairs. MABS is the State’s free, confidential, independent ...

Citizens Information Services Supports Student Websites Making Information Accessible

We are delighted that the Citizens Information Services (CIS) sponsors the ‘Website of they Year’ award at The National Student Media Awards. CIS is a free, confidential service that is funded the Citizens ...

5 things you need to do when starting a new job

Congratulations on your new role. Your CV was ace and you obviously nailed the interview. Your financial situation is suddenly looking up and the future appears bright (is that a socially distant shopping spre...

Irishmirror.ie Returns as Sponsor at The National Student Media Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that Irishmirror.ie has returned to sponsor the ‘Sports Writer of the Year’ award at this year’s National Student Media awards! Irishmirror.ie is one of the leading voices in I...

What is it that stops us from creating a budget?

Many of us have mental barriers that stop us from taking the time to make a budget. Maybe we think it’s boring, or maybe we think “that’s for adulting, and we’re just not ready for that yet”. It could be as si...

SFI Award for Journalism relating to Science and Technology

All applications for this category are open on March 1st 2022. The Science Foundation of Ireland Award for Journalism relating to Science and Technology will be awarded to any student who was writte...

SMEDIAS 2025 Announces ISIC as Title Sponsor

At the time of a cost of living crisis, gaining sponsorship from traditonal media can be a challenge. That's why we're ...
Virgin Media Sponsorship Announcement

We are pleased to announce Virgin Media as one of the sponsors for this year’s SMEDIAS. Virgin Media is sponsoring ...
Journalist of the Year Nominees

We are delighted to announce the nominees for Journalist of the Year at this year’s SMEDIAS! The nominees ...

Why Get Married?

Why Are We Still Sensationalising Celebrity Deaths? How the Media Exploits the Tragic Narratives of Celebrity Passings

The Robert Pattinson Renaissance

We Need to Talk About Ye: When a Bad Artist Makes Good Music

Milan and Paris Fashion Week

Sally Rooney: The Author who Kept us Sane Through a Worldwide Pandemic

Pokémon GO – A dangerous game for society?

Europe can Replace America, but America can’t Replace Europe

Why Get Married?

Why Are We Still Sensationalising Celebrity Deaths? How the Media Exploits the Tragic Narratives of Celebrity Passings

Vincent Browne To Go Fully Naked In Bid To Boost Viewership

Trump’s Sports

Dublin Bus Passenger Begins Couple’s Therapy as They Struggle to Get Over the 145

Taoiseach Insists he Likes Women after Appointing Less Female Ministers

Trinity Students to be Provided with Crayola Colours after Boredom Led to Vandalism Last Year

UCD’s LnH’s New Year Resolution to Stop Hating Women

Unconventional Places to Look for your Next Sexual Partner

Magazine of the Year Entry Guidelines

SMEDIAS 2025 Announces ISIC as Title Sponsor

Virgin Media Sponsorship Announcement

Journalist of the Year Nominees

Award for Journalism Relating to the Environment Nominees

Journalist of the Year Nominees

Journalist of the Year – National Media Nominees

Radio DJ of the Year Nominees

TV Production of the Year Nominees

Short Film of the Year Nominees

Journalism Relating to Travel Nominees