Is there an issue you feel strongly about? Want to be a published writer? Here at The Day, we stay objective about the news — but you don’t need to. Submit your articles and videos to us for the chance to reach thousands of people around the world — and make a real difference.
2025/26 entry pack
Includes submission information, guidelines and top tips!
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What is Student Voices?
A space for students from The Day member schools to share their opinions and tell stories that they care about.
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Can I take part?
If your school or college is a member of The Day or a BrainWaves research school, you can take part in Student Voices. You can be any age under 19 and from anywhere in the world.
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Are there any guidelines?
Submissions must either be written articles between 250 and 500 words long or videos between one to two minutes. They must be your own work and not published in any other publications (other than school publications). Your school or educational institution must be a member of The Day.
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What can I write about?
You can write about anything that inspires you. Is there something you feel passionate about? Did you have a strong response to an article you read in The Day? Do you disagree with any of your friends, parents or teachers? Have you had an unusual experience? Is there a story you think the media is not telling? All of these things could make for a good article. Make sure you include your opinion! This is what Student Voices is all about.
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How do I submit to Student Voices?
Download the submission form below (make sure you choose the right one for your age!). Once you have filled it in, you can email it to us at studentvoices@theday.co.uk alongside a PDF or Google doc of your written article, or a link to your unlisted YouTube video.
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Will my article definitely be published?
Only submissions that meet our editorial standards will be published — but if we don’t publish your submission, we will send you feedback on how to improve it. The best way to maximise your chances of publication is to read and watch our submission advice below. You should also make sure your chosen topic is as original as possible.
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Are there any prizes?
Yes! All articles submitted between now and 17 May 2026 will be eligible for the Student Voices Young Journalist Awards! Five winners will be chosen to receive a prize of £100 or equivalent in summer 2026.
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Can a whole class take part?
Yes, a whole class can submit articles to Student Voices. If a whole class send in entries, we will normally send feedback via your teacher and select a small number of entries to publish. If we receive a large number of entries in one go, it may take longer to provide feedback!
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What will happen to my data?
You can read our Data Privacy Policy here.
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