A free Workshop for Students Interested in taking part in the 2025 European Commission Student Media Award with a chance to win a €1000 prize.

The European Commission Representation in Ireland, supported by European Movement Ireland, is running a in-person media workshop in the new Europe House on Friday 22 November 2024 for third-level students who are interested in applying for the 2025 Student Media Awards (SMEDIAs) in the category for Journalism on European Union issues, sponsored by the European Commission. 

This in-person event will provide attendees with the opportunity to:

• Be prepared and equipped to submit a piece for the European Commission Award in the upcoming SMEDIAs competition.
• Leave with the knowledge and confidence to research EU affairs both for this project and into the future.
• Meet with journalists and communications professionals and EU affairs experts who will offer insights on writing about the EU, student journalism, and pathways to a career in media.

Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Format: In Person
Location: Europe House, 11 Chatham Street, Dublin 2, D02 VP46

This year’s guest speakers are:

• Eileen Dunne, Former Journalist and Broadcaster with RTÉ
• Stephanie Costello, Dublin Inquirer and Lecturer at TUD
• Joshua McCormack, Winner of the 2024 European Commission SMEDIAs Award

Moderator: Aisling Brady, Head of Communications, European Movement Ireland

Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and pastries as you take part in a live panel discussion followed by a Q&A session.