Students broadcast live TV show from Great Yarmouth
By: Communications
More than 60 journalism and media students descended upon Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Tuesday 20 May, transforming it into a buzzing live broadcast hub.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students on the journalism courses joined forces, working in mixed-year group teams to create TV reports, social video and online content.
Media production students set up the stage for a TV broadcast, which was live-streamed at 3.30pm on the day.
They tackled urgent local issues, from the impact of the post-Brexit EU fishing deal to the soaring demand for food banks and the town's controversial new bus one-way system.
Students grilled key figures like Great Yarmouth Borough Council cabinet member Cllr Daniel Candon and opposition Labour leader Cllr Trevor Wainwright.
The day gave them the chance to put everything they'd learned into practice in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
Course Director Clare Precey (below image, right) said: “Bringing together these two incredible groups allowed them to showcase their unique skill sets. Working across year groups was brilliant for peer-to-peer learning.
“The students were phenomenal – their hard work, teamwork, professionalism, and commitment were outstanding. This is exactly the kind of activity that makes UEA student experience brilliant!”
First year student Charlie Towle said: “It was an awesome experience taking part in the UEA Journalism Great Yarmouth Newsday. Getting out there and learning from the other year groups and developing my skills creating content.”
Third year student Bethan Rush took on the role of TV programme editor: “I had a great day with the best team around me! Thanks to all involved in the making and planning of the show.”
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