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New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists published
The ninth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists by James Morrison has been published by Oxford University Press, in partnership with the NCTJ. A long-established core text for NCTJ-accredited courses and beyond, the latest edition has been fully…
Outstanding journalists celebrated for top NCTJ diploma results
Twelve high-flying journalists have been recognised for achieving the best results in the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. A total of 11,158 diploma exams were sat throughout the last academic year by students, distance learners and apprentices. The top-performing candidates receive…
Challenging Imposter Syndrome: How the JDF mentorship scheme helped build my self-confidence
JDF recipient Sheldon Chambers talks about his JDF experience
NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
NCTJ summer reception launches Journalism Diversity Fund 20th anniversary celebrations
The NCTJ’s summer reception, hosted by Dow Jones and News UK in London, marked the launch of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF). Managed by the NCTJ, the JDF provides financial support and mentoring to aspiring…
NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2025 open for entries
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters, are now open for entries.
Government responds to NCTJ’s Save Quality Journalism Education campaign
The Department for Education has responded to the NCTJ following the launch of the Save Quality Journalism Education campaign, which calls for the reversal of planned cuts to high-cost subject funding for journalism courses in higher education. In a letter…
NCTJ to explore new ways of preparing journalists to report on family courts following court reporting symposium
The NCTJ will explore new ways to prepare journalists to cover family courts, following the Journalism and the Courts symposium hosted by the University of Salford in association with the NCTJ. The event, held at MediaCityUK on…
NCTJ campaigns to save quality journalism education against government funding cuts
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is co-ordinating a ‘Save Quality Journalism Education’ campaign, calling on the government to reverse planned cuts to journalism course funding in higher education. The move follows new guidance from the Secretary…
Tips from a CNP reporter on using video to bring stories to life
Community News Project reporter Evie Flynn explains how she turned a hobby into a key tool for storytelling in her role – using video to reach new audiences, humanise the news, and make local stories go viral
