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…
“Anyone can do data journalism” delegates told
Delegates attending the NCTJ Data Journalism Seminar on 25 May at Bloomberg in London heard that “anyone can do data journalism but not necessarily well” by Simon Rogers, editor of the Guardian Data Blog and Datastore, as part of his presentation on relevant skills and technology.
“The bursary has allowed me to focus on my studies and develop my skills as a journalist”
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a simple question and one which thousands of children will be asking themselves up and down the country.
NCTJ award-winner crowned Young Journalist of the Year
A former NCTJ Awards for Excellence winner is celebrating after being crowned Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards last Friday, 25 May.
Sports journalism students report on Wembley play-offs
Two talented sports journalism students reported from Wembley at the weekend thanks to a partnership between the NCTJ and the Football League.
Fifth NCTJ skills conference to visit journalism training ‘hotspot’
No price increase for early bird bookings at Journalism Skills Conference. This year the event takes place in Nottingham.
NCTJ award-winner reports from Championship play-off
An award-winning NCTJ sports journalism student reported from Wembley Stadium on Saturday, as West Ham beat Blackpool to secure a return to the Premiership.
NCTJ Awards for Excellence open for entries
The NCTJ’s annual Awards for Excellence in Journalism are now open for entries and this year there is a brand new award to celebrate student publications.
Advice on job applications
Having spent last night shortlisting applicants for the NCTJ’s journalism internship, it’s evident that some students might improve their chances by taking more care with their applications.
Still time to book for Data Journalism Seminar
There are now just two weeks to go until the National Council for the Training of Journalists’ Data Journalism Seminar on 25 May 2012, at Bloomberg in London.
