University of Sunderland delivers ‘Teen Spark’ bootcamp as part of NCTJ outreach initiative.
The University of Sunderland has delivered an engaging two-day radio journalism bootcamp as part of the NCTJ's 'Into Journalism' outreach project
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Liverpool John Moores University delivers NCTJ-funded ‘Into Journalism’ outreach initiative focused on climate journalism
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has delivered a four-day multimedia programme as part of the NCTJ’s ‘Into Journalism’ outreach project, an initiative designed to encourage young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider careers in journalism. Using grant funding from the…
University of Lincoln brings ‘Into Journalism’ project to life with dynamic three-day outreach programme
The University of Lincoln has delivered a three-day programme as part of the NCTJ’s ‘into journalism’ outreach project, giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds hands-on journalism experience. As one of six education providers awarded a grant from the NCTJ for…
Emerging talent in journalism celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Up-and-coming journalists showcased their talent at the 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s on Friday, 4 April and recognised the outstanding journalism students, apprentices and trainees who are already making…
Champions of diversity in journalism celebrated at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Journalists and educators going above and beyond to promote equality, diversity and inclusion were recognised at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester on Friday, 4 April, and was…
Highlighting Muslim voices in journalism: Aziz Foundation and JDF partnership empowers aspiring journalists
As Eid approaches, the NCTJ is highlighting the ongoing partnership between the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) and the Aziz Foundation, which supports aspiring journalists from British Muslim backgrounds. Since 2021, the Aziz Foundation has awarded specialist bursaries…
NCTJ invests in future journalists with diversity-focused outreach initiative
The NCTJ has launched its ’into journalism’ outreach project, aimed at encouraging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider a career in journalism. The initiative, taking place this spring, is being delivered in partnership with six education providers: Liverpool John…
Six community reporters recruited for next phase of Community News Project
The NCTJ has welcomed six trainee community reporters to the new phase of the Community News Project (CNP), a major initiative to strengthen local journalism and improve newsroom diversity across the UK. The selection process was highly competitive, with over…
NCTJ welcomes government response to House of Lords report backing more support for journalism training
The NCTJ has welcomed the Government’s commitment to engage with the charity to support the training needs of local news, an industry it describes as ‘vital’. The commitment was made in the Government’s response to the…
