Oxford & District NUJ
@oxfordnuj.bsky.social
Oxford and District Branch, National Union of Journalists. Branch meetings monthly, third Thursday. #NUJ
Coming up via NUJ Training Wales - Negotiating #Freelancer fees; essential #mobile #video skills; how to make #AI your content co-pilot; maximising your presence on LinkedIn; media #law for social media creators. Huge discounts for all NUJ members, some free. www.nujtrainingwales.org/events/7885/
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Coming up via NUJ Training Wales - Negotiating #Freelancer fees; essential #mobile #video skills; how to make #AI your content co-pilot; maximising your presence on LinkedIn; media #law for social media creators. Huge discounts for all NUJ members, some free. www.nujtrainingwales.org/events/7885/
We've had a very busy year, responding to the challenges of our changing #media environment, developing a #recruitment strategy, and pivoting to focus more on the priorities of under-served sectors of our changing #membership. Take a look!
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Pressing issues in a changing media landscape: Secretary’s report 2024-25
Branch secretary Anna Wagstaff reports on our activity during the past year and our plans for the next.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We've had a very busy year, responding to the challenges of our changing #media environment, developing a #recruitment strategy, and pivoting to focus more on the priorities of under-served sectors of our changing #membership. Take a look!
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@NUJofficial
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@NUJofficial
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So, I wrote a book. It's out in February but there's an offer on this week if you pre-order it from Waterstones. www.waterstones.com/book/atypica...
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
So, I wrote a book. It's out in February but there's an offer on this week if you pre-order it from Waterstones. www.waterstones.com/book/atypica...
We asked: How can we help #freelancers earn more from what we do and branch out into new types of media work? Thanks to all the freelancers who joined us yesterday, online and in person, with great suggestions of the training, panel discussions, and networking they'd like to see.
September 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We asked: How can we help #freelancers earn more from what we do and branch out into new types of media work? Thanks to all the freelancers who joined us yesterday, online and in person, with great suggestions of the training, panel discussions, and networking they'd like to see.
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💻 Making Tax Digital webinar: New HMRC system explained
24 Sept, 10.30 am
Learn about the key elements of MTD and get your questions answered. Free workshop for NUJ members. @Equityuk.bsky.social
Book now:
24 Sept, 10.30 am
Learn about the key elements of MTD and get your questions answered. Free workshop for NUJ members. @Equityuk.bsky.social
Book now:
Making Tax Digital: New HMRC system explained
The union Equity has organised a HMRC-led webinar to help creative professionals navigate ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD) - a new system for recording and reporting income rolling out in April 2026.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💻 Making Tax Digital webinar: New HMRC system explained
24 Sept, 10.30 am
Learn about the key elements of MTD and get your questions answered. Free workshop for NUJ members. @Equityuk.bsky.social
Book now:
24 Sept, 10.30 am
Learn about the key elements of MTD and get your questions answered. Free workshop for NUJ members. @Equityuk.bsky.social
Book now:
Great coverage of our protest by Charlotte Coles in @theoxfordmail.bsky.social www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2542176...
Oxford journalists protest over killings in Gaza
Oxford journalists joined a nationwide protest held in Bonn Square against the killing of more than 200 journalists in Gaza.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Great coverage of our protest by Charlotte Coles in @theoxfordmail.bsky.social www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2542176...
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The NUJ has responded to Reform's refusal to speak to Nottinghamshire Live by affirming journalists’ right to report without fear or favour.
Media scrutiny of elected politicians is fundamental to the functioning of a healthy democracy.
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Media scrutiny of elected politicians is fundamental to the functioning of a healthy democracy.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ responds to Reform refusing to speak to local journalists in Nottinghamshire
The NUJ is deeply concerned by Reform UK’s decision to ban its councillors in Nottinghamshire from speaking to local journalists at Nottinghamshire Live.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The NUJ has responded to Reform's refusal to speak to Nottinghamshire Live by affirming journalists’ right to report without fear or favour.
Media scrutiny of elected politicians is fundamental to the functioning of a healthy democracy.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
Media scrutiny of elected politicians is fundamental to the functioning of a healthy democracy.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
"We're here in solidarity with journalists who have been killed [in Gaza]... We want Israel to stop deliberately targeting journalists." @Justajourno speaking at the @oxfordnuj protest today @NUJofficial
August 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"We're here in solidarity with journalists who have been killed [in Gaza]... We want Israel to stop deliberately targeting journalists." @Justajourno speaking at the @oxfordnuj protest today @NUJofficial
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Oxford NUJ @oxfordnuj.bsky.social protest in #Oxford Stop killing #journalists in #Gaza @nujofficial.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Oxford NUJ @oxfordnuj.bsky.social protest in #Oxford Stop killing #journalists in #Gaza @nujofficial.bsky.social
Today @oxfordnuj protested against the killing by Israeli military of 219 Palestinian journalists in Gaza and called for those responsible to be held to account. Journalists must not be targeted for reporting on what is happening in Gaza. Killing journalists is a war crime! @NUJofficial
August 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today @oxfordnuj protested against the killing by Israeli military of 219 Palestinian journalists in Gaza and called for those responsible to be held to account. Journalists must not be targeted for reporting on what is happening in Gaza. Killing journalists is a war crime! @NUJofficial
STOP KILLING JOURNALISTS IN GAZA! #Oxford protest and vigil tomorrow 1.00pm in Bonn square. Please join us to remember more than 200 Palestinian #journalists killed in #Gaza by the Israeli military. The killing must stop! Killing journalists is a war crime! oxfordnuj.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/s...
Stop killing journalists in Gaza!
1.00pm, Wednesday August 27th, Bonn Square OxfordSupport the Oxford NUJ vigil More than 215 journalists in Gaza have been killed by the Israeli military since the conflict began. On Wednesday 27 Au…
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August 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
STOP KILLING JOURNALISTS IN GAZA! #Oxford protest and vigil tomorrow 1.00pm in Bonn square. Please join us to remember more than 200 Palestinian #journalists killed in #Gaza by the Israeli military. The killing must stop! Killing journalists is a war crime! oxfordnuj.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/s...
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✍️ Protecting journalists, defending truth in Gaza
Add your name to the open letter from UK journalists to @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy. @IFJGlobal.bsky.social @InfoPJS @warchilduk.bsky.social #pressfreedom
Read in full here:
Add your name to the open letter from UK journalists to @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy. @IFJGlobal.bsky.social @InfoPJS @warchilduk.bsky.social #pressfreedom
Read in full here:
Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza
The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
✍️ Protecting journalists, defending truth in Gaza
Add your name to the open letter from UK journalists to @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy. @IFJGlobal.bsky.social @InfoPJS @warchilduk.bsky.social #pressfreedom
Read in full here:
Add your name to the open letter from UK journalists to @Keir_Starmer @DavidLammy. @IFJGlobal.bsky.social @InfoPJS @warchilduk.bsky.social #pressfreedom
Read in full here:
URGENT ACTION: letter to send to MPs re UC bill via Disabled People Against Cuts. dpac.uk.net/2025/07/urge...
URGENT ACTION: letter to send to MPs re UC bill - DPAC
Subject line: UC bill: crucial amendments
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July 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
URGENT ACTION: letter to send to MPs re UC bill via Disabled People Against Cuts. dpac.uk.net/2025/07/urge...
Disabled People Against Cuts are launching in Oxford tonight, 2 July. 7pm, online. oxforddpac@gmail.com
July 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Disabled People Against Cuts are launching in Oxford tonight, 2 July. 7pm, online. oxforddpac@gmail.com
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Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament.
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NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament
The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament.
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I made it clear from the start I could not support the proposals on personal independence payments. It is an in-work benefit, designed to ensure disabled people can live independently.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As a visibly physically disabled MP, my view on the welfare bill is clear: we need a reset and fast | Marie Tidball
I’m still waiting for sufficient reassurance that the plans match Labour’s manifesto promises to disabled people, says Marie Tidball, co-chair of the disability parliamentary Labour party
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I made it clear from the start I could not support the proposals on personal independence payments. It is an in-work benefit, designed to ensure disabled people can live independently.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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UPDATE - Day of action is 1 July not 3rd. More info: dpac.uk.net/2025/06/abou...
About the UC and PIP money bill and what we can do - DPAC
On Wednesday 18 June the government published the Universal Credit (UC) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) bill.
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June 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
UPDATE - Day of action is 1 July not 3rd. More info: dpac.uk.net/2025/06/abou...
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Calling NUJ members 📢 - here's our starter pack to connect you with other union members and officials on Bluesky so you can keep up to date with happenings.
More folks are joining! DM me if you want to be added & let us know what branch you're in.
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More folks are joining! DM me if you want to be added & let us know what branch you're in.
go.bsky.app/JyaRxx
March 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Calling NUJ members 📢 - here's our starter pack to connect you with other union members and officials on Bluesky so you can keep up to date with happenings.
More folks are joining! DM me if you want to be added & let us know what branch you're in.
go.bsky.app/JyaRxx
More folks are joining! DM me if you want to be added & let us know what branch you're in.
go.bsky.app/JyaRxx
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#Gaza: “It’s all out with the British media. I feel it’s dawning on the people, that actually they’ve been part of the complicity, and they’ve got blood on their hands.” Full report on our May meeting with @OborneTweets on complicity in genocide.
Blood on whose hands? - Peter Oborne meeting report | The Freelance
Peter Oborne on the UK mainstream media’s misinformation and misreporting of the destruction and devastation of Gaza
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June 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#Gaza: “It’s all out with the British media. I feel it’s dawning on the people, that actually they’ve been part of the complicity, and they’ve got blood on their hands.” Full report on our May meeting with @OborneTweets on complicity in genocide.
Useful info for members: courses from NUJ Training Wales are open to NUJ members not resident in Wales, at very low fees. Several are online. Topics include: Survive and thrive as a freelancer; Making green claims; Strategically choose your social media platforms. www.nujtrainingwales.org
NUJ Training Wales | Learn More Today
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May 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Useful info for members: courses from NUJ Training Wales are open to NUJ members not resident in Wales, at very low fees. Several are online. Topics include: Survive and thrive as a freelancer; Making green claims; Strategically choose your social media platforms. www.nujtrainingwales.org
The Equality Act 2010 gives disabled employees protection against discrimination and the right to reasonable adjustments at work. Find out about reasonable adjustments and neurodiversity at NUJ legal training session coming up on 28 May. Vital info for union reps. www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Equality Act 2010 gives disabled employees protection against discrimination and the right to reasonable adjustments at work. Find out about reasonable adjustments and neurodiversity at NUJ legal training session coming up on 28 May. Vital info for union reps. www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...
Branch meeting this week – join us to hear about recent NUJ Delegates Meeting and plot our next steps. Thurs 15 May, 7pm – Oxford town hall or Zoom.
May 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Branch meeting this week – join us to hear about recent NUJ Delegates Meeting and plot our next steps. Thurs 15 May, 7pm – Oxford town hall or Zoom.
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We’re looking forward to the arrival of members at this year’s Delegate Meeting in Blackpool. Tag us in your posts as we prepare for lively debate and solidarity ✊
#NUJDM2025
#NUJDM2025
April 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We’re looking forward to the arrival of members at this year’s Delegate Meeting in Blackpool. Tag us in your posts as we prepare for lively debate and solidarity ✊
#NUJDM2025
#NUJDM2025
Our branch delegates are keeping busy at the @nujofficial.bsky.social delegates' meeting. #NUJDM2025
April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Our branch delegates are keeping busy at the @nujofficial.bsky.social delegates' meeting. #NUJDM2025
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Today Press Gazette publishes an investigation into how journalist-request services appear to have fuelled a rise in widely quoted experts who either do not exist or have questionable credentials pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/d...
Virtual reality: The widely-quoted media experts who are not what they seem
Press Gazette investigation into the widely-quoted national media experts who either do not exist, or whose credentials have not been checked.
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April 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today Press Gazette publishes an investigation into how journalist-request services appear to have fuelled a rise in widely quoted experts who either do not exist or have questionable credentials pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/d...