Cambridge Journalism
Cambridge Journalism · Shanghai
Official collaboration with the Cambridge University Classics Society
Officially supported by the International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest
Model Press Conference, New Meida Operation, News Writing, Type Writing, Magazine design and illustration, Media Marketing, Breaking news
Date: July. 29th - Aug. 5th, 2020 (8 days)
Cambridge Journalism
Programme Introduction
Varsity
Varsity is a student-run newspaper which has served members of the University and Cambridge city since its creation in 1947. Many of its stories have been picked up by national and international news organisations including The Guardian and the New York Times. Varsity has helped launch the careers of some of Britain's top journalists and broadcasters, including Jeremy Paxman and David Frost, and has been the recipient of numerous student journalism awards including the Guardian Student Media Awards. Varsity's output includes news and investigations, interviews and opinion pieces. Varsity also publishes a magazine called Vulture, which covers content on music, theatre and the arts, fashion and lifestyle. Apart from the weekly print editions published during term, Varsity has become increasingly more oriented towards online content in recent years. Varsity also has a growing digital media team, including video and audio podcasts. Varsity prides itself on being a passionate team committed to providing high-quality, relevant and accurate content.

“If a nation can be compared to a large vessel at sea, then the journalists are its watch-keepers who timely report the treacherous shoals and hidden dangers to ensure the safe journey of the vessel.”
——Pulitzer
Program Highlights:
- Cambridge University's largest and most credible independent student newspaper is coming to China to teach international media courses
- News writing, field trip, model press conference, breaking news, experience a collision of traditional news with emerging media
- This program is officially supported by the International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest. Program participants can submit their works to the competition free of charge.
- Help students develop self-confidence, inspire enthusiasm and unearth their true potential
- Double Certicates: "ASDAN Careers and Experiencing Work Award" accredited by UCAS and Ofqual; "Certicate of Completion" by Varsity
Teaching Faculty

Oliver Rhodes

Sophie Huskisson

Eliza Pepper

Joseph Powell

Sam Crawley
Agenda
Day | Week | Morning | Afternoon | |
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Day 1 | Wednesday | Registration | Opening ceremony Introduction to Varsity & Icebreaker games |
Social media management: learn the importance of social media promotion for good journalism |
Day 2 | Thursday | Interview: Students will learn how to organise and conduct live interviews Intern Reporter: interview practice, public speaking practice |
Opinion: Students will be introduced
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News Writing: familiar with the writing rules & reading habits, ensure the authentic English expressions and accurate content |
Day 3 | Friday | Field Trip 1: students will be taken to a local tourist site, taking notes and footage for their travel writing project |
Field Trip 2: put together a 500-word travel blog and travel video |
Short Film Making: explain an issue through film- show, analyse what makes a good short film |
Day 4 | Saturday | Personal Reflective: students will be exposed to 'personal reflective' writing, which often form the foundation of newspaper columns and magazine editorials Arts Review: learn arts reviews and previews, theatrical critiques, drawing also on their personal experiences with theatre, music and to write critiques and personal reflections |
Breaking news: writing news journalism, including covering a 'breaking news' story scenario Debating Workshop: the class will focus on debating skills, including researching and presenting an argument, persuasive techniques and confidence in public speaking |
Magazine design and illustration: Students will be introduced to 'zines', small hand-made publications which allow students to employ photography, illustrations and creative writing |
Day 5 | Sunday | Fashion Show: designs, photos and videos taken from the catwalk will go towards writing a fashion article |
New Meida Operation: new media production & typesetting, public account article topic selection & production, activity planning |
Podcasting: explore the world of broadcast editing. Students will be tasked with producing a 2-minute podcast on their experiences |
Day 6 | Monday | Media Effect: network media, video media and TV media are the best media publicity modes and extensive communication effect for products or activities |
Media Marketing: new product publicity, daily relations publicity, event marketing, activity publicity, crisis public relations, etc |
Being a student at Cambridge University Talk/ Q&A |
Day 7 | Tuesday | Model Press Conference: developing important journalistic skills, including taking notes in shorthand, summarize large amounts of information in a concise and engaging way |
News Analysis: researching and writing an analysis on a current affairs issue (in collaboration with World Youth Economic Forum, TBC) |
Magazine production and editing: bring their written work as part of a printed publication using online publication software (Canva) |
Day 8 | Wednesday | Closing Ceremony: Students will be presented with a publication of their work and certificate of achievement. |
Return home from Shanghai |
Outcomes



Application Information
Sponsors
- ASDAN CHINA
- Varsity
Date:
July. 29th - Aug. 5th, 2020 (8 days)Language:
EnglishRefund Policy
If, for some reason, a student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please notify us in writing before July 14th, 2020 and 60% of registration fee and logistic fee will be deducted. If after July 22th, 2020, 90% registration fee and all logistic fee will be charged. Attention: No refund is allowed after the start of the projectAdmission Quota
60 Secondary School StudentsDeadline
15th, July 2020Who can apply
- High school students who are passionate about Journalism
- Students who wish to apply for a journalism major abroad
- Students who have a good English level and have been taught in English