The news is what we all make it. Together, let’s make it count
Join over 60,000 people making the UK’s youngest, fastest growing newsroom
As a member you get all this
ThinkIns
Unlimited access to live, interactive events with extraordinary guests. As a member you can come to as many as you like
“I’ve been able to meet people from all different backgrounds to talk about different and contemporary topics with invited speakers that I’d have never otherwise met; which isn’t something that other media outlets offer.”
Ruby Ettle, University of Birmingham
“The most impressive thing about Tortoise is the sheer variety of subjects that you will learn about – stories from every continent, about every field, from every perspective.”
Gianni Sarra, King’s College London
“There’s a palpable sense, among young people especially, that things need to change. Tortoise’s model is a vehicle for us, as students, to put forward our ideas and perspectives on the challenges that will define the coming decades.”
Sam Butler-Sloss, University of Edinburgh
Files and long reads
Slow down and wise up with investigative journalism from award-winning writers
Slow Newscast
Stories designed for audio so you can listen when and how you want
Sensemaker email
Delivered to your inbox or direct to the members app once a day. Clear, calm analysis on the stories that matter most right now
Sign up for free
Our first 5,000 student founding members join for free
1. You’ll need a student discount code from Student Beans to redeem your FREE membership. If you haven’t got one yet, you can get one here.
2. Start your membership by clicking here. It’ll take five minutes.
3. Download the app to start reading, listening and joining in.