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…
21st edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists available to pre-order
The 21st edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists is now available to pre-order from the NCTJ online shop.
NCTJ Student Council
Olivia Heath, student journalist at Brunel University and a bursary recipient of the Journalism Diversity Fund, reports on the NCTJ Student Council meeting at MediaCityUK.
Write and tell stories that represent the world you live in
Let me begin by writing that the best stories come from journalists who are invested in the subject matter.
NCTJ photography tutor gives evidence at Leveson Inquiry
An NCTJ press photography tutor gave evidence at The Leveson Inquiry into press ethics this week.
Celebrations for top sports journalism students
The three top NCTJ sports journalism students have been awarded prizes from The Football League for their outstanding exam performance.
Crime reporter wins award for NCE
A talented NCTJ-trained journalist from the Shields Gazette has been presented with a prestigious journalism award at the North East Press Awards in Sunderland.
Fourth group of JDF bursaries awarded
The Journalism Diversity Fund is continuing to offer much needed help to socially and ethnically diverse students committed to a career in journalism.
Honour for talented NCTJ trainee
A talented trainee reporter who completed his NCTJ training just six months ago, has been presented with the Leanne Gibbons Memorial Award 2012 for most promising trainee.
University of Ulster honours NCTJ board member
NCTJ board member Ed Curran is to be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of Ulster in recognition of his services to journalism.
