Media students gain professional insight

Stuart Maconie, Edge Hill alumnus, broadcaster, journalist and author recently returned to campus to open Media Week with an inspirational careers talk to third year media students.

Media Week is organised by the Careers team and Media department to give advice and guidance to final year students preparing for employment.

During his lecture, Stuart gave students an invaluable insight into the Media industry, drawing upon his own career experiences in print, radio and television and how they have developed over the years through the growth in technology. Finally he gave tips on how to break into the industry and how, through perseverance and motivation to get known, Edge Hill graduates too can achieve their dream.

Debby Murray, Careers Adviser said: ‘‘It is great for our students to hear first hand advice from an experienced media professional. Stuart highlights the success of our alumni and is an outstanding example of what they can achieve.''

Stuart Maconie recently received an Honorary Degree from Edge Hill University. He graduated in 1982 with a BA in English and Social Sciences and then went on to teach English and Sociology before pursuing his media career.

Read an interview with Stuart in the next issue of our Alumni magazinewhich will be sent to all former students of Edge Hill in May 2010.

Stuart will be returning to the University at the end of April to deliver an evening talk, to register your interest to attend, please email alumni@edgehill.ac.uk.