To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the CIPR Corporate & Financial Group (CFG) has launched a '50-for-50' initiative, offering 50 free memberships to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The programme aims to improve access to the PR profession and support greater diversity and inclusion.

Open to students on year-long courses, the scheme includes access to CIPR resources, networking events and summer immersion days with leading PR agencies. Applicants must submit a short statement outlining how they would benefit. CFG committee members will also visit universities nationwide to promote careers in public relations.

The initiative is part of a wider anniversary programme, including events and panel discussions throughout the year.