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University of Lincoln brings ‘Into Journalism’ project to life with dynamic three-day outreach programme
The University of Lincoln has delivered a three-day programme as part of the NCTJ’s ‘into journalism’ outreach project, giving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds hands-on journalism experience. As one of six education providers awarded a grant from the NCTJ for…
Tribute to respected journalist and tutor
Frank Warner, a respected journalist and tutor on NCTJ-accredited courses, has died aged 82.
NCTJ-trained journalist on British Press Awards shortlist for reports from Baltimore
An NCTJ-trained journalist has been shortlisted for a prestigious British Press Award after completing a unique assignment inspired by the US television show The Wire.
Sky News names NCTJ student as Bob Friend memorial scholar
Daniel May, a student currently studying on the NCTJ-accredited BA (Hons) Journalism and the News Industry course at the University of Kent’s Centre for Journalism Studies, has been named the Bob Friend memorial scholar for 2010.
Regional trainer bids farewell after 31 years in journalism
Neil Webber, editorial training manager at KM Group, is retiring on Friday after 31 years working in regional journalism.
Managing editor of Guardian News and Media to chair new NCTJ accreditation board
Chris Elliott, managing editor of Guardian News and Media and an NCTJ director, will chair a new board set up to develop the NCTJ strategy and standard for accrediting pre-entry journalism courses.
Student sports journalists write for 60,000 football fans
An online project run by sports journalism students studying an NCTJ-accredited course achieved more than 60,000 unique readers on the last day of the football transfer window.
NCTJ achieves Investors in People Silver
Following two inspection visits in January the NCTJ achieved and surpassed a key benchmark for people development and best management practice.
First sitting of brand new NCTJ qualification
The first sitting of a brand new qualification, the NCE for Sports Reporters, takes place on Friday.
NCTJ-trained journalists launch magazine in retro style
Four entrepreneurial journalists who met on an NCTJ-accredited course have launched their very own style magazine.
