What is WAZU?
WAZU is a student journalism app where you can follow subjects and authors, save articles, and publish your own work. The community can boost great pieces — our version of a congrats-like button — which helps articles rise and be seen by more readers.
How WAZU Works
Boost Articles
Tap the Boost button to show appreciation for articles. Similar to likes, boosts help highlight popular content.
Follow Authors
Follow your favorite authors to see their latest articles on your feed.
Follow Subjects
Keep track of subjects you care about by following them. Articles from followed subjects appear in your feed.
Submit Articles
Submit your work via email. You can contribute articles, opinion pieces, and essays to Wazu.
Save Articles
Save interesting articles to your personal library for easy access later.
WAZU's Aims
- Promote journalism among young people and inspire a new generation of informed voices.
- Generate creativity and independent thinking within students across all subjects.
- Provide a platform for students to share ideas, opinions, and research with a real audience.
- Help students build valuable experience and strengthen their CV for future careers.
- Connect young writers with academics and professionals for exposure and feedback.
- Encourage open discussion, curiosity, and confidence in expressing complex ideas.
- Celebrate and elevate outstanding student journalism through community Boosts.
- Build a culture where thoughtful writing and critical exploration thrive.
How to Publish
- Prepare your article or essay
- Include your name, age, bio
- Save as PDF or Word
- Email it to Wazu using the button below
Our Story
WAZU was started by three university students who shared a passion for journalism and publishing but found nowhere to display their skills or ideas. Frustrated by the lack of real opportunities for young writers, they decided to build their own platform — one where students could publish their work, gain experience, and have their voices heard by a wider audience. From that idea, WAZU was born — a student-led space empowering the next generation of journalists, thinkers, and storytellers.