Louise Anderbjörk, Edinburgh
Louise is a recent graduate of the University of St Andrews, where she earned a degree in International Relations and Sustainable Development.
Alongside her studies, she founded PRISMA Photography Magazine in 2022 and gained experience in photojournalism and radio production through various student media outlets. Now based in Edinburgh, Louise works as a freelance photographer specialising in theatre and sports.
With a strong passion for photography and sports journalism, her article for Journo Resources will explore how photojournalism can be a powerful tool to enhance the coverage and visibility of para sport within the growing field of sports media.
You can follow Louise on LinkedIn.
Vining Ogu, Bolton
Vining Ogu is a Nigerian filmmaker, video journalist and digital content producer with a combined experience crafting visual narratives from Africa that resonates with global audiences. Over the years, Vining has had the privilege of working with renowned organisations like BBC News as a video journalist, Thomson Reuters as a video producer, and in Nigeria’s thriving movie industry, Nollywood, as a storyteller, cinematographer, creative director and video editor.
His skills in video production, news reporting and storytelling have allowed him to deliver high-quality digital content that shaped public perception and policies while maintaining the highest journalistic standards. Currently studying MA Visual Journalism and Storytelling, Vining’s fellowship piece will focus on African local journalists who are making big impacts on international global news reporting without getting desired recognition.
You can follow Vining on LinkedIn.
Amelia Jones, Cardiff
Amelia Jones is a PPA-accredited journalist based in Cardiff. She holds an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and a BA in History from the University of Exeter.
She’s written and sub-edited for titles such as Woman & Home and DIVA Magazine, and she has a deep interest in culture, music and storytelling that connects communities.
Outside journalism, Amelia runs a Substack newsletter about emerging indie bands and often shoots photos at live music events.
You can follow her on LinkedIn.
Olivia Griffin, Cardiff
Olivia is a final-year English Literature student at Cardiff University. In January 2025, she was recognised as ‘Best Journalist in Wales’ by the Student Publication Association. She has previously written for Country & Town House Magazine, Cardiff Life, and the South Wales Argus, among other publications.
Olivia previously served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Quench (Cardiff University’s student magazine), leading a team of 40 editors and commissioning work from more than 250 contributors.
Her fellowship piece will explore the BBC’s Last Pundit Standing and what its reality-show format reveals about the line between journalism and entertainment, questioning how turning broadcasting into spectacle impacts credibility and the next generation of journalists.
You can follow her on LinkedIn.
Saniya Udeshi, London
Saniya is a final-year Linguistics student at UCL with a strong background in writing, editing, and content creation across print and digital platforms. Her passion lies in the lifestyle and culture columns of media publications.
Along with her education, she is currently one of the editors-in-chief for her university newspaper, where she manages a team of handpicked section editors and freelance writers.
Her fellowship piece will controvert the idea that journalism is a dying art. She believes that if journalism is a corpse, it is the most talkative one in history!
You can connect with her on LinkedIn here.
Grace Allsún, Cambridgeshire
Grace is a multimedia journalist and photographer from Northern Ireland based in Cambridgeshire and Newcastle upon Tyne. Grace graduated from Newcastle University with a BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture and, during her time there, served as the Head of Current Affairs of The Courier Online and as Producer of The Weekly Bulletin.
Grace’s work has been published notably on ITV News, BBC Studios, The Northern Echo, The Courier, and The Advertiser. Her work focuses on human rights, education and social inequalities, helping to connect communities with stories that matter most to them. At Journo Resources, Grace will explore protest reporting and the role of journalism ethics in ensuring fairness beyond belief.
You can follow Grace on LinkedIn here or visit her website here.
Isabel Thompson, Essex
Izzy is an Essex-based journalist who has just completed her NCTJ Diploma to Gold Standard with PA Media Academy. She is also a graduate from the University of Leicester with a first-class degree in English and American Studies.
Izzy has previously completed work experience with PA Media and ITV News Meridian, conducting interviews and gathering research in live broadcast and video environments. In her spare time, she is a keen runner, theatre enthusiast, and enjoys writing for her own blog, ‘Izzy’s Insight’.
Her fellowship piece explores how hospitality roles can help to develop transferable skills, from time management to resilience, that are incredibly valuable for the newsroom.
You can follow Izzy on LinkedIn or visit her blog.
Feyi Adebanjo, London
Feyi is an entertainment presenter based in London, currently studying an NCTJ fast track course with PA Media Academy. She loves her film, TV, and all things pop culture, and digging deep into how media reflects society and vice versa.
She comes from a marketing background, and from there pivoted into doing celeb interviews and film related Q&As — naturally! She hopes to hone her journalistic voice and improve her writing skills, and inject some nuanced thinking back into entertainment journalism,
You can follow her on LinkedIn here.
Matteus Labiak, Hertfordshire
Matteus is a bilingual freelance photographer, digital artist and graphic designer from Hertfordshire, with a fully Polish background.
He has a background in History and focuses on niche internet-based LGBTQ+ adjacent communities and Polish history, as well as exploring the growing internet-based subcultures creating their own spaces, unique tourism and travel across the world, and current affairs.
He has produced an independently graphically designed, researched and written magazine on the environmental dangers of cryptocurrency, Virtual Downfall, and aims to kickstart greater efforts in photography and journalism after recently graduating the University of Southampton.
Matteus’s fellowship piece will explore the role journalism has to play in its ability to shed wanted or unwanted light on growing internet subcultures and communities, and journalistic responsibilities when entering unknown and untold spaces.
You can follow Matteus on LinkedIn.
Aniqa Lasker, London
Aniqa is a freelance journalist from London and has a background in science. She is particularly interested in culture, climate change and health journalism and she used to work in healthcare as an MRI radiographer.
Originally from Bangladesh, she is passionate about reporting on the challenges facing the region from flooding and pollution to health inequalities and climate resilience, amplifying the voices of those most affected.
She has written for The Telegraph, Climate Home News, Inside Housing, The British Medical Journal, and Women’s Health Magazine, among others.
You can follow Aniqa on LinkedIn.
Lucie Richardson, Oxford
Lucie Richardson is an NCTJ-qualified journalist, comedian and presenter with a degree in Education, English and Drama from the University of Cambridge. Her work spans nature, women’s issues and pop culture, blending humour with journalistic rigour.
She has worked as a presenter at the British F1 Grand Prix and produced content for BBC Oxford, JACKfm, and The Daily Mash. She also managed social media and press for The Great Kaikōura Whale Count, a citizen science project in New Zealand monitoring migrating whales.
Her fellowship piece will explore Gen Alpha’s relationship with media and share research-backed strategies for engaging young audiences.
You can follow Lucie on LinkedIn.
Neha Suraj Mathew, London
Neha Suraj Mathew has just completed her MA in Magazine Journalism at Nottingham Trent University. With experience spanning from print, broadcast, and digital platforms, she has built a diverse portfolio that reflects adaptability and an eye for narrative detail.
She enjoys exploring how people, places, and ideas connect across different cultures and communities. Through internships and work experiences, she has developed skills in interviewing, researching, and creating narrative stories. She is always on a hunt for a new story.
You can connect with her on LinkedIn
Connor Ost, Lincoln
Connor is a graduate from the University of Sheffield, where he served as Head of News for the student paper, Forge Press. There, much of his reportage covered student empowerment and democratic action. He seeks the thrill of the newsroom’s breakneck pace, and would be nowhere better at home than reporting and investigating.
He continues to pursue his NCTJ accreditation in the meantime, and his personal and career interests lie in politics, social issues, and international affairs.
His Journo Resources fellowship piece will highlight audience media literacy and ask what journalists can do to help consumers understand how news is made and how they can answer the eternally bemoaned question: “Why is this news?”
You can follow him on LinkedIn.
Alice Linn, Oxford
Alice is a creative and aspiring writer pivoting from a background in healthcare and sports coaching. During her time working in these sectors, her favourite part of the job was listening to people’s life stories. Now, she’s honing that passion and those storytelling (and listening) skills to build a career in journalism.
She wants to tell the stories of everyday people — the kind that inspire readers and shine a light on real human experiences through the good, the bad and the relatable. Interviewing is a keen interest she hopes to explore further, using it to uncover stories from authentic voices and perspectives.
Her current work has been aimed towards sports journalism and she has published articles with GIVE ME SPORT.
You can follow her on LinkedIn.
Khushi, Newcastle
Khushi is a freelance journalist and a graduate of Newcastle University’s MA International Multimedia Journalism program. She focuses on geopolitics and human rights, using data and multimedia to tell compelling stories. Her time as a news writer in India, covering grassroots movements and social justice issues, fueled her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices.
For her Journo Resources fellowship, she will investigate the growing crisis of UK universities closing journalism and humanities courses. Her piece will analyse the impact of these cuts on media diversity, local storytelling, and the future pipeline of journalists, questioning what is lost when these essential courses disappear.
You can follow her on LinkedIn here.
Hugo Harvey, London
Hugo Harvey, also known as Kogan, is a freelance music journalist and presenter based in the UK. He runs Culture with Kogan, an interview platform featuring conversations with artists such as Maverick Sabre, Kojey Radical, and Lynda Dawn, and coverage of festivals including Cross The Tracks and Wide Awake.
Alongside his own platform, Hugo has presented on Voices Radio and Noods Radio, completed Reprezent Radio’s training programme. He has also written non-fiction for outlets such as The Irish Times and conducted political interviews with figures such as Zack Polanski and Noam Chomsky. You can follow Hugo on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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