JMU Journalism students were given an unforgettable insight into the fast-paced world of media during a two-day tour of some of the UK’s leading news and sports organisations in London.
The group visited Sky Sports News, Sky News, Bloomberg, CNN, News UK, and The Telegraph, gaining first-hand experience of how major newsrooms operate and the opportunity to meet some of the industry’s most respected professionals.
The trip began with an early morning departure from Liverpool Lime Street, as students travelled to the capital ready for a packed schedule of visits, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Journalism and Sports Journalism students explored the studios of Sky Sports News and Sky News at their headquarters. They met editors and producers who explained how teams collaborate to deliver stories across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the live gallery and newsroom provided a close-up look at how breaking news is produced in real time.
Students also had the opportunity to meet award-winning broadcaster Mark Austin, who shared stories from his distinguished career and offered practical advice on succeeding in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Finishing off my leg of the @JMUJournalism London trip with fascinating insights @Telegraph from @oliverbrown_tel and @SarahJMockford. Thanks to one and all for your time amid always busy times. pic.twitter.com/oJJxROH9sE
— Tim Abraham (@JustMrTimNow) November 7, 2025
At News UK, home to The Times and The Sunday Times, the group met chief sports correspondent, Matt Lawton, and head of sport, James Restall, before heading to TalkSport to watch presenters Sam Matterface and former Arsenal and Everton player, Martin Keown, live on air.
The visit to CNN offered a more hands-on experience, as students met correspondent Salma Abdelaziz and field producer, Natalie Wright, to discuss their work in international reporting. Students also had the chance to try their hand at news presenting in the studio.
At Bloomberg, the group learned how the global broadcaster delivers financial news around the world. Producers Yuan Potts and Samuel Etienne shared insights into the operation and provided valuable career advice.
The tour concluded at The Telegraph, where chief sportswriter, Oliver Brown, led an engaging Q&A session about the responsibilities and challenges of modern sports journalism.
Throughout, the students demonstrated professionalism, curiosity, and a clear passion for their future careers in the media.
The London trip once again proved to be an invaluable experience — bringing their learning to life and providing a real-world perspective on the fast-moving, ever-changing world of journalism.