Student Council
Students on NCTJ-accredited courses across the country are able to communicate their views on journalism training thanks to their elected student representatives.
Each year, students on each course elect one of their number to take the position of student representative. This student maintains contact with the NCTJ, keeping the organisation informed of developments at their university, college or private provider. Student representatives are also kept informed of developments at the NCTJ, and are a vital link between the charity and all students.
Each student representative is invited to the annual Student Council meeting. This year the meeting was held on Friday 12 February at Guardian News & Media in
Transparency is a core value of the NCTJ and the Student Council is one opportunity for the charity to uphold this value. All representatives attending the council ask their fellow students for their views and NCTJ staff, including the chairman and the chief executive, attend the council and answer questions formed by the representatives.
The council also provides a forum for students to discuss aspects of the industry’s training scheme and contribute to its ongoing development. It is also a networking opportunity for students, as experienced journalists are involved in the day, sharing a wealth of insider knowledge.
Students representing accredited courses across the country have a range of backgrounds and experience.
This year’s NCTJ student representatives are listed here in alphabetical order of centre.
