NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
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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
NCTJ launches new safety guidelines to support journalists in the field
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has published new guidelines to help journalists stay safe in the field, as part of a wider initiative to improve safety and resilience in the media industry. The…
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…
Breaking into journalism: Dani Desouza on her journey, niche, and the future of the industry
Journalism is a career that is complex and varied, and Dani Desouza has heard all the questions—from pay expectations to the potential impact of AI on the industry. Achieving her gold-standard diploma as an apprentice, we spoke to her about…
NCTJ celebrates National Careers Week 2025
The NCTJ is celebrating National Careers Week 2025 (3-8 March) by offering expert guidance to aspiring and working journalists and highlighting the pathways into the industry. As part of the nationwide campaign, which aims to help young…
Mr. Right could be sitting to your left: how NCTJ awards sparked a love story
Chris and Sian at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence A chance seating arrangement at the 2017 NCTJ Awards for Excellence ceremony at Hampton Court Palace turned into the beginning of a lasting connection for journalists Chris McKeon and…
NCTJ to launch new safety training resource in response to rising threats against journalists
The NCTJ has pledged to develop a new training resource providing safety guidance for journalists following last year’s UK-wide riots, which saw an unprecedented level of physical threats against reporters in the field. The NCTJ will work closely with members…
