In light of our forthcoming centennial and the changes taking place in the newspaper industry throughout the Commonwealth the CPU is undergoing a comprehensive review of its work and future direction. During this time all Fellowships are on hold.






Annually, since 1960, the Commonwealth Press Union has awarded up to ten Fellowships to young editors and senior journalists from Commonwealth countries by way of a memorial to the founder of the CPU, the late Sir Harry Brittain KBE.

Two Fellows are sponsored by The Guardian Foundation and Rolls-Royce plc.


2005 Fellows with Commonwealth Secretary General, Don McKinnon
The Fellowship is the most prestigious of the CPU's extensive programme of training activities.

The Fellows spend six weeks in the United Kingdom, learning how the British media functions and examining its political, economic and social infrastructures. The programme consists of visits to national newspapers, communications and publishing companies, Parliament, Commonwealth organisations, business institutions and finance houses. The Fellows attend lectures on international affairs by university lecturers and meetings are arranged with international business and Commonwealth executives, as well as senior journalists.

A week will be spent in Manchester hosted by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Marketing Manchester. Here, their week will be taken up with visits as well as some journalism training. Another week will be spent on attachment with a regional newspaper and plans are being made for a trip to Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.


Group outside Scotland Yard
The Thomson Foundation - a non-profit organisation dedicated to training and development assistance for news media worldwide - hosts a two-day visit to Wales ( www.thomsonfoundation.co.uk )

The main purpose of the Fellowship is to broaden both personal and professional horizons. It also fosters the development of close international relationships, which for many young journalists who do not often have the opportunity of meeting other nationalities or travelling abroad, is another enjoyable and beneficial aspect of the Fellowship.

During their time in London, the Fellows will be staying at The Goodenough Club. The Goodenough Club is owned by The Goodenough College - an independent residential college exclusively for students undertaking academic or professional studies leading to postgraduate qualifications. The Club welcomes senior academics and professionals from a wide range of institutions and disciplines as well as Alumni of the College. www.goodenough.ac.uk

To read about the 2005 Fellowship and the experiences of the Fellows,
click here.
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Do you know anyone who was a former Fellow? Click here to find out.

For a story on the 2004 Fellowship, click here
For a story on the 2003 Fellowship, click here
For a story on the 2002 Fellowship, click here.
For a story on the 2001 Fellowship, click here.

For further information on the training programme,
contact Jane Rangeley - jane@cpu.org.uk
Tel: +44 20 7583 7733 Fax: +44 20 7583 6868.






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The Fellowship offers the opportunity to broaden the vision of all journalists whose drive is to excel in their careers.

The Fellowship opened up a whole new world to me and was an invaluable opportunity for growth - professionally and personally.

An outstanding trip, a once in a lifetime opportunity - and, friendships that I hope will extend far beyond the six weeks.

The socio-cultural diversity represented in the group was an eye opener on people from other nations. I have never met people from such diverse backgrounds before and this has helped me appreicate the idea of unity in diversity.