What is Coimisiún na Meán?

by Caitríona Ní Chonaill We here at the National Student Media Awards and Oxygen.ie are pleased to announce Coimisiún na Meán as a sponsor this year, continuing on from their sponsorship of the SMEDIA Awards in 2023.  But what is Coimisiún na Meán? The ...

SMEDIAS 2024 Categories

The National Student Media Awards are fast approaching, and here are the categories for this year! Entries will open on the 26th of February 2024 and will close on the 7th of March 2024. Get writing! Collaborative Journalism of the Year Short Story of ...

5 Ways To Manage Uncertainty at University

by Amy Jones The student world is a complicated one. On one hand, you have been granted this amazing opportunity to study for a degree of your choice. On the other hand, you might be facing a degree of uncertainty whether this is what you want to pursue. T...

Young Musicians To Keep An Eye On!

By Sarah Donoghue  Are you interested in getting into the Dublin indie music scene? Do you want to support local bands but don't know where to start? Do you just want an excuse to hang around the grand social club? These 4 indie artists are just ...

Small Self-Care Tips To Give You a Confidence Boost!

by Amy Jones Let's be real, sometimes when we are not looking our best, it can mean that we do not feel our best. Especially whilst trying to juggle university, a part-time job, and everything else that causes chaos. Slacking in our self-care routines is t...

Science Week 2023 & SFI SMEDIAS Announcement!

Science Week 2023 is taking place this week, from the 12th-19th November with events happening all over the country to help celebrate science in our everyday lives. From tours, talks, escape rooms, exhibitions and more, there’s an event for everyone of all ag...

The SMEDIAS are back!

The SMEDIAs are back for 2024! We are proud to announce that BOOST Drinks are bringing the energy by becoming Title Sponsor of the 2024 awards. Boost Drinks offer great tasting energy stimulation, sport hydration and iced coffee drinks to help you take on ...

3 Simple Ways To Look After Your Finances As A Student

by Amy Jones Starting university is a big step for many students and, for a number of new students, this is the first time that they are responsible for their own finances. It’s important that, as a new student, you take some steps toward becoming financia...

The Realities of Travelling on a Budget 

by Sarah Donoghue Travelling is seen as a rite of passage for college students, however, travelling on a budget is a lot less glamourous than the magazines would have you believe. Despite this, my cheap trips away have provided me with some ...