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The NCTJ has welcomed the publication of the government’s green paper, Watch This Space: A New Strategic Direction for UK Media, and its recognition of the importance of trusted news. However, the charity is urging ministers to place greater emphasis…
As football captures national attention, it’s the journalists behind the scenes who bring those stories to life. Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipient and 2025 Football Journalism Bursary winner Angelina Nayar has spent the past year finding exactly how they…
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…
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…
The 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence shone a spotlight on the innovative ways journalism educators are preparing students to navigate an increasingly complex and digital media landscape. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Reuters, took place on Friday, 4 April at…
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…
Alex Crawford, Sky News special correspondent and patron of the NCTJ, will present this year’s Awards for Excellence.
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…
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 newly recruited community reporters have begun their NCTJ Diploma in Journalism training at Darlington College, marking a significant milestone in the latest phase of the Community News Project (CNP). This initiative is designed to strengthen local journalism and improve…
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…
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