By the Journalism team
London Met’s next Newsweek, which is open to all, will explore student mental health and what we can do about it.
Newsweek is a series of events run as part of the University’s journalism course, which sees students produce magazines, online blogs, and television and radio programmes focused on a topical issue over the course of a week. This session will take place on campus on 25th January, 5 – 7pm.
London Met Newsweeks
Newsweeks in the past have focussed on a variety of topics, including diversity in fashion; the ramifications of Brexit; whether human rights conflict with national security, cultural appropriation and whether fashion should go vegan.
Other newsweeks have centred on such diverse topics as what makes a Londoner, and whether sustainable fashion is real or just greenwashing.
But it’s not all about the topic.
“Newsweeks are a great way to prepare students for professional work in life. They don’t just teach us about specific [journalistic] roles; they teach us also how to work in a team and build relationships with each other,” said Claire Shaw, a second-year BA Journalism, Film and Television Studies student originally from London.
“I think it’s hugely beneficial to students.”
Annagiulia Mura, a second-year BA Journalism student from Italy, said she really likes the theme of this year’s Newsweek. “It is something different and very sensible, especially in this moment,” she said.
“It’s not a trivial topic, like fashion. Mental health affects a lot of students. In the last year, we were all alone.”
Expert panel
An expert panel will join in the debate tomorrow. It will be comprised of:
- Yannick Yalipende, Founding Director Black People Talk CIC
- Aaron Patel, Mental Magazine Editor-in-Chief and London Met alum
- Sean Fletcher, journalist, presenter and ambassador for Young Minds mental health charity
- Amara Howe, Advocacy and Mental Health Specialist Recruiter
Please note that to enter the event, you will need to do a lateral flow test, report it to the NHS, and show the confirmation email on your phone. Masks should be worn during the event.
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