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…
Court reporting expert addresses delegates at NCTJ Shorthand Seminar
Award-winning journalist Sarah Chapman shared some shocking stories and interesting tales of her time as a court reporter at the NCTJ Shorthand Seminar in Manchester yesterday (20 June)
Sky supports growth of the Journalism Diversity Fund
The Journalism Diversity Fund is expanding into broadcast media with support from Sky
Top-performing shorthand students rewarded
Two NCTJ students have been rewarded for achieving one hundred per cent accuracy in the NCTJ shorthand exams.
Award-winning student journalist joins NCTJ
Award-winning student journalist, Lisa Nelson from Belfast Metropolitan College, is to join the NCTJ as the new Journalism Diversity Fund Intern from July 2012.
Increasing diversity in journalism
The careers of seven trainee journalists are off to a flying start after receiving bursaries from the Journalism Diversity Fund.
Student Council representatives share views with NCTJ directors
Three students joined NCTJ directors at their board meeting in London on Thursday, 7 June, to share their views about their training and qualifications.
NCTJ training initiative for local businesses
Local businesses are being offered the chance to boost their skills thanks to introductory workshops delivered by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Cabinet Office report highlights concerns about the lack of social mobility in journalism
A Cabinet Office report published yesterday has highlighted concerns about the lack of social mobility in the professions with journalism one of the industries focused on.
Diversity in Journalism
A Cabinet Office report published yesterday has highlighted concerns about the lack of social mobility in the professions with journalism one of the industries focused on.
