We are pleased to announce Griffith College as one of the sponsors for this year’s SMEDIAS. Griffith College are sponsoring the category Feature Writer of the Year – News and Current Affairs. See submission guidelines below.
Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third-level institution, with locations in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick. The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen’s Green on Dublin’s South Circular Road.
Griffith College enjoys a national and a growing international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award-winning reputation for providing students with first-class lectures and
excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions – in Griffith College, there is something for everyone. Today, just under 8,000 students are studying in the College, which is a designated educational institute of the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC).
Feature Writer of the Year – News and Current Affairs Submission Guidelines
Judges will be looking for authoritative criticism that offers a fresh, illuminating view of a news or current affairs story.
This prize is awarded to the best student features writer of the year covering news and current affairs. This can include campus, national, and international news. Judges will be looking for analytical skills and a fluent and compelling writing style.
Submit three articles published in student media since February 2024. We would prefer you to include a link to your article but if you are unable, please upload a pdf of your article. If you have any problems with submitting your work get in touch with us at smedias@generationy.ie.
Submissions open 14th February 2025 and close 12th March 2025.