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      • Invest in Nottingham supports NCTJ conference
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      • Shorthand “as important as ever” says NCTJ chairman
      • Press photographers pass November NCE
      • 53 journalists achieve senior status in November NCE
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      • Sports Journalism award winner reports on Championship play-off final
      • Mike Atherton OBE speaks to NCTJ students
      • Leveson Inquiry calls for information on ethics training
      • Sports journalism students report on Wembley play-offs
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      • Top appointments boost NCTJ’s broadcast credentials
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      • Cardiff graduate wins double NCE award
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      • NCTJ director to launch journalism training programme in Africa
      • Shorthand performance rewarded at seminar
      • NCTJ student secures traineeship with Daily Mail
      • Technology talk at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • Top-performing shorthand students rewarded
      • NCTJ students contribute to election night coverage
      • New developments discussed at NCTJ annual conference
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      • NCTJ anniversary conference now open for bookings
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      • Journalists and academics to discuss the media in Northern Ireland
      • Championship Play-Off covered by NCTJ award-winner
      • Increase in pass rate of first-timers suggests trainees better equipped when joining papers
      • 48 journalists achieve senior status in March NCE
      • Journalists at Work 2012
      • NCTJ Photography Exhibition now open in Sheffield
      • ALUMNI BLOG: Mark Easton
      • NCTJ photography tutor gives evidence at Leveson Inquiry
      • Supporters celebrate success of Journalism Diversity Lunch
      • The Journalism Diversity Fund “is exactly what is needed” says BBC Radio 5 presenter
      • Editors face questions from students at NCTJ Student Council
      • Sky News exhibition
      • New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists
      • Two new courses awarded NCTJ accreditation
      • Wolverhampton College students celebrate success
      • Head of exams to leave the NCTJ
      • NCTJ announces new head of accreditation
      • "NCTJ training is badge of quality" says Guardian reporter
      • Two awards for Westmorland Gazette journalist
      • NCTJ Photography Exhibition opens at The Guardian
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      • NCTJ principal examiner honoured at Journalism Skills Conference
      • Student Council representatives share views with NCTJ directors
      • NCTJ chairman to discuss shorthand on BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth programme
      • Sir Michael Parkinson recalls 61 years in journalism at NCTJ gala dinner
      • Stellar line-up for NCTJ Digital Journalism Seminar
      • NCTJ launches entry level industry standard qualification for broadcast journalism
      • Award-winning reporters celebrate NCE results
      • Ray Snoddy OBE to speak at NCTJ anniversary conference
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      • NCTJ course at Nottingham Trent tops Unistats tables for graduate employment
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      • NCTJ Business and Finance Journalism now available via distance learning
      • Editors debate regulation and ethics in journalism training at conference
      • Honorary degree for NCTJ board member
      • NCTJ board re-accredits twenty one courses
      • Trainees sit National Qualification in Journalism exam for the first time
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      • Katie Dixon is our 'Star of the Future'
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      • 56 journalists achieve senior status in November NCE
      • News edition of Essential Public Affairs textbook launched at NCTJ seminar
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      • Joy for two photographers who passed first NCE exams held at The New Granary
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      • More than one hundred trainees sit National Certificate Examination in November
      • NCTJ award-winner crowned Young Journalist of the Year
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      • Journalism Diversity Fund celebratory lunch
      • Trainee reporters put to the test in first NCE of 2011
      • 21st edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists available to pre-order
      • NCTJ to fund comprehensive journalism research
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      • Discounted flights for those attending NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference
      • Record number of applications received for cohort one
      • Top journalists praise new edition of public affairs book
      • “McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists has become an institution” says Lord Hunt
      • Sri Lanka Press Institute Chairman visits NCTJ
      • Still time to enter NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2011
      • Celebrations for first NQJ award winners
      • NCTJ student to recreate adventure
      • Sir Michael Parkinson to deliver after-dinner speech at NCTJ conference
      • NCTJ celebrates 60 years of quality journalism training
      • Pre-order new Essential Public Affairs text book
      • Gala dinner closes with a speech from Ray Snoddy
      • Sky supports growth of the Journalism Diversity Fund
      • Still time to enter NCTJ Stars of the Future competition
      • NCTJ updates professional qualification for reporters
      • NCTJ launches new health journalism short course
      • EMPLOYERS, TUTORS AND STUDENTS BACK NEW BROADCAST JOURNALISM QUALIFICATION
      • Archant to sponsor NCTJ shorthand award
      • NCTJ graduates dominate East of England media awards shortlist
      • Learn more about technology in journalism at anniversary conference
      • Fifth NCTJ skills conference to visit journalism training ‘hotspot’
      • Hastings reporter bags two NCE awards
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      • John Pienaar entertains delegates at NCTJ Public Affairs Seminar
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      • Training is 'vital' says award-winning Sky News presenter
      • NCTJ students secure coveted positions with News International Graduate Trainee Scheme
      • Journalists across the UK celebrate recognition of seniority
      • NCTJ launches e-logbook for trainees
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      • “You cannot be a reporter without shorthand” says Sun managing editor
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      • Minister opens Journalism Skills Conference in Belfast
      • Award-winning student journalist joins NCTJ
      • One month until NCTJ Photography Exhibition opens
      • NCTJ announces compulsory ethics module for diploma students
      • Northern Ireland Ministers to open NCTJ conference
      • First speakers announced for Data Journalism Seminar
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2011 launched
      • Scottish journalist wins annual NCE award
      • Regional editors to debate regulation and ethics at Journalism Skills Conference
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence open for entries
      • NCTJ anniversary conference to visit Belfast
      • NCTJ at Huntingdonshire Business Fair
      • NCTJ chief executive discusses training developments at Society of Editors Conference
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      • Crime reporter wins award for NCE
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence deadline extended
      • Trainees sitting July’s NCE tackle stories of heroics and rare sightings
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      • NCTJ chairman calls for action to “remind the world of the merits of a free press”
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      • John Pienaar to speak at Public Affairs Seminar
      • NCTJ PUBLISHES FIRST INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM SURVEY
      • Student council to visit MediaCity
      • Success for former Journalism Diversity Fund recipient
      • Ryman to sponsor NCTJ shorthand award
      • Students learn what it takes to be a journalist at NCTJ Event
      • Top performing NCTJ-accredited courses receive awards at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • NCTJ training initiative for local businesses
      • Student videos capture the excitement of the Royal Wedding for Sky News
      • Top performing NCTJ-accredited courses recognised at Journalism Skills Conference
      • NCTJ board accredits new course
      • New courses awarded NCTJ accreditation
      • NCTJ announces Data Journalism Seminar
      • Four new courses awarded NCTJ accreditation
      • Two sports reporters achieve senior status
      • “Social media skills are vital” agree experts at digital seminar
      • Ryman increases support of NCTJ students
      • Just three weeks left to apply for the first round of diversity bursaries
      • Journalism students deliver political news and comment to 50,000 homes
      • NCTJ chief executive to speak at Society of Editors Conference
      • Celebrations for NCTJ 'Star of the Future'
      • ALUMNI BLOG: Chris Cramer
      • University of Ulster honours NCTJ board member
      • New shorthand CD available
      • NCTJ celebrates milestone birthday
      • McNae's Essential Law available for Kindle
      • Media coverage of political issues discussed at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • NCTJ submits further evidence to Leveson Inquiry
      • New shorthand workshops from the NCTJ
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      • NCTJ student wins prestigious journalism bursary
      • Talented journalist wins annual award
      • NCTJ photography student wins Emerging Talent Award
      • Herbert Smith LLP announced as key sponsor for NCTJ conference
      • Senior editors to speak to NCTJ students
      • A bright future in journalism for award-winning talent
      • “Anyone can do data journalism” delegates told
      • Three time RTS winner is May's alumnus of the month
      • Excellence in journalism celebrated at NCTJ conference
      • Supporters celebrate success of Journalism Diversity Fund
      • NCTJ and Sky Sports News debut video about why shorthand is crucial for journalists
      • NCTJ trainee honoured at Media Awards
      • More than one hundred trainees sit National Certificate Examination today
      • Nosweat Journalism Training - Updated
      • NCTJ achieves Investors in People Silver
      • Reporting devolution at the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference
      • More than half of NCE candidates pass
      • Trainees prepare to sit July NCE
      • Student Council becomes a firm fixture
      • Impressive programme for Journalism Skills Conference
      • Students help out with emergency services training
      • NCTJ training “brilliant preparation for a career in journalism” ITV News at Ten presenter tells
      • Students grill NCTJ leaders
      • NCTJ course “has served me well in broadcasting” says ITV News at Ten presenter
      • Lee wins a place on the BBC news training scheme
      • Hunt for next generation of diverse journalists begins
      • Groundbreaking journalism training scheme to pay students
      • Journalism Diversity Fund recipient achieves senior status
      • NCTJ Diploma in Journalism launched at London forum
      • Two picture editors appointed to NCTJ photography board
      • Vicky achieves best NCE result for five years
      • Top media speakers join line-up for journalism skills debate
      • Student sports journalists write for 60,000 football fans
      • NCTJ students have chance of Daily Mail scholarship
      • Lifetime achievement award for tutor
      • Videojournalism specialist option in development
      • Senior editor and writer moves to NCTJ accreditation role
      • Clive Jones CBE joins stellar line-up for Journalism Skills Conference next week
      • BBC Scotland director says multimedia training has "never been as important"
      • Students' skills recognised by daily newspaper
      • Top-performing NCE reporters named
      • NCTJ journalist named Young Journalist of the Year
      • Conference told internet is over - market news for iphones
      • New exam format backed at Shorthand Seminar
      • New accreditation chief appointed
      • Ninety trainees aim for NCE success
      • NCTJ students to access exam results online
      • Quality sports journalism celebrated at Student Council
      • Packed programme for media law seminar
      • ITV Anglia news chief to lead work on NCTJ broadcast qualifications
      • Last chance to book for Qualifications forum
      • NCTJ training gives you 'important edge' says Welsh Rugby chief
      • Celebration of shorthand planned
      • Welsh minister to open Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff
      • Journalism students express their views at Student Council meeting
      • Clive Jones CBE entertains guests at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • Seven student journalists receive bursaries
      • Football League to sponsor sports journalism exam award
      • Regional trainer bids farewell after 31 years in journalism
      • Kingston University student paper scoops award
      • NCE for Reporters hailed the most topical ever
      • Sheffield College confirms the current status of NCTJ-accredited photography course
      • NCE for sports reporters on the starting blocks
      • Harlow College reunion party
      • Top performing students receive cash prizes
      • Preparation continues for introduction of new NCTJ qualification
      • NCTJ photographer is awarded freedom of city
      • Time to enter NCTJ journalism awards 2009
      • Mike Dodd to co-author new edition of McNae
      • Journalists achieve senior status with the help of the Journalism Diversity Fund
      • NCTJ student gets a permanent reminder of training
      • BBC Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson entertains guests at the Journalism Skills Conference dinner
      • Record number of interviews for the Journalism Diversity Fund
      • Get a job tips for student journalists
      • Editorial decision making in the digital age
      • NCTJ students make the news on election night
      • Diversity fund recipient celebrates first year in journalism with team recognition at East of Englan
      • Shorthand still a vital skill for postgraduates
      • NCTJ accredits two new courses
      • Two new journalism training courses receive NCTJ accreditation
      • Two more trainees pass the NCE for sports reporters
      • Shorthand exam sittings rise for third year in a row
      • Journalism diversity intern appointed by the NCTJ
      • Further education forum welcomes broadening of NCTJ remit
      • Walter Greenwood receives NCTJ Chairman’s award for outstanding contribution to training
      • NCE for Sports Reporters ready for kick-off
      • NCE entries hit by downturn in recruitment, but pass rate increases
      • Students speak with NCTJ head of communications
      • New broadcast option outlined at Journalism Skills Conference
      • Shorthand Week hailed a success
      • Record number of Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries awarded
      • Diversity bursaries awarded to five aspiring journalists
      • NCTJ pays tribute to former accreditation chief
      • Trainees applaud the life-changing power of the Journalism Diversity Fund
      • Rosemary wins four at the Write Stuff student journalism awards
      • NCTJ strikes gold
      • NCTJ students shine in Scottish awards
      • New marketing and communications expert joins the NCTJ
      • Two journalists achieve NCE for sports reporters
      • Diploma in Journalism distance learning available from February
      • Kick-off for sports journalism distance learning course
      • New format shorthand distance learning
      • Pasties and politics mix for trainee reporter Kimberly
      • Award-winning presenter to speak at Student Council
      • Top trainees pick up prizes for outstanding law exams
      • A dream career or true love? The dilemma for one NCTJ student
      • NCTJ-trained journalist on British Press Awards shortlist for reports from Baltimore
      • Pass rate remains high for NCE
      • Industry heavyweights to debate future of quality journalism at Journalism Skills Conference 2009
      • Trainer to feature in travel writing anthology
      • Special event to discuss new multimedia qualification proposals
      • Top performing NCTJ-accredited courses receive awards at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • Top performing NCTJ accredited courses announced at the Journalism Skills Conference
      • 26 centres commit to delivering NCTJ Diploma in Journalism from September
      • First sitting of brand new NCTJ qualification
      • ‘New world’ journalists debate convergence in journalism
      • Pace, drama and excellent shorthand are the hallmarks of award-winning NCE reports
      • Time to enter Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2010
      • Shorthand exam numbers rocket
      • Journalists for the future
      • Students get the inside track on a journalism career
      • Students told ‘find the story, find the job’
      • Shorthand prize winners named
      • 2009/10 shorthand exam figures released
      • ITV broadcasts NCTJ-students' news video report
      • Walter Greenwood reviews eighth edition of Scots Law for Journalists
      • BBC director of news to present NCTJ awards to winners
      • Two more trainees pass the NCE for sports reporters
      • NCE exam times change
      • Students to share their opinions at annual meeting
      • Six trainee journalists receive bursaries
      • New NCTJ accreditation board meets to review strategy and re-accredits six courses
      • Sky News names NCTJ student as Bob Friend memorial scholar
      • NCTJ course “proved life-changing for me” says successful BBC Online reporter.
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2009 presented by BBC director of news
      • Broadcaster announces editorial placements for students
      • NCTJ vice-chairman and board appointments announced
      • Award winning display from NCTJ-trained press photographers
      • Question time panel debate the future of quality journalism
      • Board members discuss Student Council feedback
      • Innovative new course accredited by the NCTJ
      • ITV Regional News Trainee Scheme open for applications
      • Accuracy, shorthand, media law and great content ideas are skills we want say editors
      • Journalism skills debated by top editors from Welsh media
      • NCTJ chairman stresses the importance of multimedia journalism skills
      • Helen Skelton: NCTJ qualifications "relevant and respected"
      • Distance learner is Archant Newcomer of the Year
      • Updated short course pages
      • NCTJ students to access exam results online
      • Top media law performers recognised
      • A fond farewell to three long-serving NCTJ board members
      • Stellar speakers at the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff
      • Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries available to aspiring journalists
      • Be part of the Royal Wedding coverage on Sky News
      • Former NCTJ student wins The Times/Canon Young Photographer of the Year 2009
      • Piers Morgan: NCTJ training was “the perfect skill base”
      • Journalists find romance on NCE refresher
      • Dunfermline Press reporter wins prestigious TS Murray award
      • Trainees determined to pass NCE despite recession
      • Award-winning BBC presenter John Inverdale is the NCTJ’s alumnus of the month
      • Managing editor of Guardian News and Media to chair new NCTJ accreditation board
      • BA (Hons) Journalism at Brunel University becomes latest NCTJ-accredited course
      • Packed schedule announced for Journalism Skills Conference 2009
      • New chair and chief examiner of Public Affairs examination board
      • NCE assessor awarded New Year MBE
      • Success for NCTJ photography trainees
      • Winners of photography NCE awards announced
      • Courier award seals a winning week for NCTJ-accredited course
      • Successful magazine editor pays tribute to her NCTJ training
      • Surge in NCE candidate numbers
      • Trainee wins two prestigious awards
      • NCTJ is up to task of training new generation of multimedia journalists says MP and blogger
      • Shorthand prize winners announced at seminar
      • Invaluable PA book published
      • Centre for Journalism releases unique iPad app
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2010 launched
      • First Sky News scholarship winner bags newspaper reporting job
      • Trainee journalists prepare to sit the NCE
      • “Journalism Diversity Fund helped kick-start enjoyable career to be proud of,” says senior repor
      • NCTJ-trained journalist wins Cudlipp award at British Press Awards
      • NCE Prize winners announced
      • NCTJ exam procedures strengthened
      • Shorthand exam format to change from September
      • Record NCTJ Student Council attendance anticipated
      • Journalism Skills Conference opened by topical Welsh Minister
      • Multimedia skills event to shape future of journalism training
      • Diversity fund to help 19 budding journalists pay for their training
      • NCTJ-trained journalists launch magazine in retro style
      • NCTJ course was “one of the best career decisions I’ve ever made” says motorsport features edi
      • Photography NCE results announced
      • Students scent a journalism career at NCTJ event
      • Winners of shorthand competition announced
      • NCTJ students set up news website
      • Sir Harold Evans endorses NCTJ training
      • Call for entries to NCTJ photography exhibition
      • Diversity fund recipient selected for ITV News’ award-winning trainee scheme
      • Photographers make the grade
      • NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist announced
      • Evocative writing and entertaining style are hallmarks of NCE award-winning journalists
      • Regional talent recognised at the North East Press Awards
      • Joint Journalism Training Council consultation
      • HE journalism chiefs stress commitment to quality education despite cuts
      • Sophie scores an election scoop
      • Another award for talented press photographer
      • Reporting restrictions tackled by new edition of McNae
      • The NCTJ presents two awards at annual public affairs seminar
      • Volunteers help NCE to progress smoothly
      • Pass rate remains high for NCE
      • NCTJ chairman on Radio 4
      • Book early for Diploma in Journalism workshops
      • NCTJ-trained journalist to lead the BBC College of Journalism
      • Convergence in journalism survey results
      • Journalist, examiner, tutor and author receives NCTJ Chairman’s award for outstanding contribution
      • NCTJ board re-accredits 18 journalism training courses
      • McNae author joins libel reform working party
      • NCTJ chairman highlights importance of high standards of journalism
      • BBC Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson to speak at Journalism Skills Conference
      • Call for NCTJ exhibition photographs still sounding
      • Diversity intern moves to trainee reporter position
      • Celebrating excellence in journalism training
      • Talented top guns on awards shortlist
      • Geordie Greig: NCTJ training was "a bedrock"
      • NCTJ Chairman honours Walter Greenwood for exceptional service
      • Shorthand is here to stay, says editor
      • Recognition for top performing students in media law exams
      • 97 journalists achieve senior status in a topical NCE
      • Talented trainee wins prestigious award
      • Diversity fund supporters to meet aspiring journalists
      • July NCE awards feature one of the highest newspaper practice marks in recent years
      • Journalists still pursuing excellence
      • "The NCTJ set-up my career" says former Sun editor
      • NCTJ backs Local Newspaper Week
      • NCE review gets underway with national online survey
      • New intern to help promote the Journalism Diversity Fund
      • Celebration of a record year: Daily Mail to host Journalism Diversity Fund lunch
      • Tribute to respected journalist and tutor
      • More than five hundred sittings for first ever NCTJ diploma exams
      • New shorthand textbook launched
      • Full circle as lecturer takes up council seat
      • NCTJ re-opens itself to scrutiny at annual Student Council
      • Journalism Diversity Fund recipients report from Cardiff
      • Radical new structure for NCTJ multimedia qualification outlined at Journalism Skills Conference
      • NCE for Press Photographers and Photojournalists results announced
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