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The growing use of data protection law and barriers to open justice are creating new legal and practical challenges for journalists and news organisations, media law experts have warned.
The NCTJ has appointed Laura Michael to the new role of head of professional development, expanding its support for journalists and news organisations as the industry adapts to rapid technological change.
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…
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…
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