Journalism Students Get An Exclusive First Look At World’s Largest Dinosaur At Peterborough Cathedral

Our very own Journalism students were among the first in the city to come face-to-face with a prehistoric giant, as the world’s largest dinosaur officially opened at Peterborough Cathedral.

The Titanosaur, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, towers over the Cathedral’s historic nave. The exhibition, which offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth, is set to be a major draw for the region and will remain on public display until the end of May.

The visit serves as a high-stakes “live-news” training ground for our young journalists, offering them a unique opportunity to sharpen their professional skills in a real-world setting. Throughout the session, the group conducted field interviews with the Cathedral’s Chief Operating Officer, Jack Pishhorn, to discuss the new temporary addition to the Peterborough landmark. 

Assistant Head of Faculty for Creative Arts, Rachel Jolley, said: “It’s fantastic to see our students covering huge events that are happening in the heart of our city, and a big thank you to the Cathedral for allowing us to be a part of this grand opening. Experiences like these give our students the confidence in speaking to the general public and learning key journalistic skills in interviewing.”

Students also engaged with local residents to gauge public reaction and capture the community’s excitement, while the sheer magnitude of the full-scale Titanosaur allowed them to practise descriptive, large-scale reporting on one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders.