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75 years of change. One standard.
In 2026, the NCTJ marks 75 years of championing journalism training and professional standards.
Over the past seven and a half decades, thousands of people have studied, trained and built careers using the skills they developed through the NCTJ. Some have gone on to work in local, regional and national newsrooms. Others have built careers in broadcasting, digital media, communications, publishing and beyond.
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, we’re inviting alumni from across the decades to help tell the story of the NCTJ through their experiences, memories and career journeys.
We’d love to hear from you
Whether you qualified recently or many years ago, your story forms part of the NCTJ’s history.
You might want to share:
- Memories of your training and qualification
- Your first journalism job or byline
- Career highlights and lessons learned
- Reflections on how journalism has changed
- The skills you still use today
- Advice for the next generation of journalists
- Photographs, certificates, press cuttings or other archive material
You can submit a written story, share photographs and memorabilia, or, if you’d like to, record a short video in your own words. Video submissions are welcome but entirely optional.
Help us celebrate 75 years
Selected contributions may be featured as part of our anniversary campaign across the NCTJ website, social media channels, newsletters, publications and events throughout the year.
Together, these stories will help showcase 75 years of journalism training, celebrate the people who have been part of that journey and inspire those who will shape the future of the profession.
Ready to take part?
Complete the form below to share your story.
