Teaching associate @sheffjournalism @sheffielduni. Former deputy editor @sheffieldstar. Also, @timhopkinson.bsky.social
Sheffield, UK
Joined March 2009
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Tim Hopkinson retweeted
This what we’re up against:
AI videos being made in Sri Lanka, shared here in Britain to stoke fear and division.
The next time someone tells you something MUST be true because they’ve seen it on Facebook…send them this video.
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
“This is extreme, this is inhumane, and it is a government of cowards.”
Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, responds to the government's changes to Britain's asylum system.
#Newsnight
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Glad to announce: This year's International Journalism Week #IJW2025 @sheffielduni begins on Mon 3 November. Theme: #journalism in the age of drone warfare.... Click to see fantastic events and live streaming link: sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/p…;
@sheffjournalism
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Now for the equality, diversity and inclusion award (organisation), sponsored by @FT 🏆
Congratulations to @sheffjournalism and @lisabjourno for the Inclusive Voices project, embedding diversity in journalism education 👏
#NCTJAwards
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
First up, the innovation of the year award, sponsored by @NewsUK!
Congratulations to @sheffjournalism and @Lindsay_Pantry for winning with their immersive VR newsgathering workshop 👏
Judges praised it as innovative and groundbreaking.
#NCTJAwards
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Looking for #freelance work? BBC Yorkshire is looking for news journalists to join on an ad-hoc basis across online, radio and TV.
If you have a journalism qualification &/or paid professional experience at newspapers/websites, commercial radio, TV etc then...
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Safe Square is a place in Sheffield city centre where people on a night out can go if they need help
It will operate over Christmas but needs long term funding to continue in 2025
📱bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ex…
🎧@DouglasJSheff talking to @elliecolton_
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jwcx7…
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
First @sheffjournalism MA Journalism & MA Broadcast newsday done. 🤩
Phenomenal amount of stories covered for @Sheffield_Wire
Breaking news ✅
Community News ✅
Video ✅
Collaboration ✅
FUN ✅
Even Garth had a great day. 🥰
Well done team. 👏👏
We are VERY proud of you all!
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.
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Sheffield Diving head coach Tom Owens reacts to the sport being axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of rising costs.
Read more: bbc.in/3UmwEOt
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
SMASHED IT! A genuinely heartfelt thanks to
@sheffjournalism
class 2024 for their NSS surveys - we're NUMBER ONE for UG Journalism teaching in all Russell Group universities. So proud and humbled to work with all our teaching staff, leaders and foot soldiers of news.
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
I’m here at @yorkracecourse representing @SkyNews at York Central and Outer declarations. Let’s see how the night unfolds!🗳️ #electionnightLIVE #skynewselection24
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
🚨 Freelancers! Please pitch me. We've increased our monthly budgets so we can commission more writers and pay for larger projects.
If you're in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Manchester, Glasgow or Sheffield, check out our pitching page. And pls share.
millmediaco.uk/write/
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
❌ We NEVER want to see a sign like this ever again. ❌
The next government has the power to make that happen.
They can end the need for food banks.
ALT A sign with two arrows on. One arrow points left and is labelled 'food bank'. The second arrow points right and is labelled 'election'.
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
excited to announce that tonight I'll be working with Sky News to bring you the general election results from Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk!
If you haven't voted yet there's still time before polls close at 10pm!
#electionnightLIVE
#skynewselection24 – at Kelso, Scotland
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
It’s election day!!! Super excited to be reporting the results tonight for Sky News, so remember to have your say and vote (and bring your ID!)
#skynewselection24 #electionnightLIVE #GeneralElection2024
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
Less than 2.5h to #vote now. Make sure to go to your local polling station to have your say.
I will be covering the results live from #Barnsley for @SkyNews.
Who is there staying up for the results as well?
#electionnightLIVE #skynewselection24
#justplacement
Tim Hopkinson retweeted
I've arrived in Castle Point ready to provide election coverage tonight for @SkyNews!
There's two more hours to cast your vote! (Remember ID) 🗳 🪪 #electionnightLIVE #skynewselection2024 #GeneralElection2024
