Shortlist announced ahead of NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Brighton
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence will take place at the Brighton Dome on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
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NCTJ returns to Financial Times for Student Council 2026
Student representatives from NCTJ-accredited courses across the UK will come together for the NCTJ’s Student Council 2026. Representatives, elected by their peers, will gather at the Financial Times in London for the all-day event. They will have the opportunity to…
“Democracy dies in darkness.” – Journalism Matters Week 2024
The NCTJ is standing alongside the industry in celebrating Journalism Matters Week 2024. From 28 October to 3 November, the News Media Association’s annual campaign highlights the vital role trusted news media journalism plays in our democratic society. Martin Wolf,…
Outstanding journalists honoured for top results in NQJ exams
The NCTJ has announced the winners of this year’s National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) awards, celebrating the achievements of outstanding journalists who excelled in the 2023-24 exams. This year, 203 candidates sat the exams across three sittings, with a 66…
Thomas’ Triple Challenge pushes NCTJ team to physical limits and raises over £2,700 for Thomas Read bursary
The NCTJ team and supporters have completed Thomas’ Triple Challenge, raising over £2,700 for the Thomas Read bursary.
NCTJ launches Community Reporting Fund to continue the legacy of the Community News Project
The NCTJ announces the launch of the Community Reporting Fund (CRF), a new initiative to continue the vital work of the Community News Project (CNP).
NCTJ ambassadors inspiring the next generation of journalists at careers events
NCTJ ambassadors are attending careers events up and down the country to inspire young people about careers in journalism.
NCTJ team to tackle triple challenge to raise £5,000 for Thomas Read bursary
The NCTJ and its supporters are taking on Thomas’ Triple Challenge to reach an ambitious fundraising target of £5,000 for the Thomas Read bursary. The bursary is awarded each year through the Journalism Diversity Fund to help an aspiring journalist…
NCTJ ambassadors offer insightful discussion on key issues from Journalists at Work report
A lively panel discussion, chaired by the NCTJ’s chair designate Sue Brooks, saw NCTJ ambassadors reflect on the report’s findings and share their personal experiences.
NCTJ launches landmark Journalists at Work 2024 report
Exploring AI, safety and wellbeing, and remote working for the first time.
NCTJ launches new careers guide to inspire next generation of journalists
The NCTJ has published a new edition of its journalism careers guide, sponsored by the Financial Times. Distributed to schools, colleges, and job centres across the UK, this invaluable resource is designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in…
