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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…
Accuracy, shorthand, media law and great content ideas are skills we want say editors
Accuracy, shorthand, media law knowledge and ideas for great content will get you journalism jobs, a panel of editors told student journalists at the NCTJ Student Council.
Journalism students express their views at Student Council meeting
Fees, feedback and more practical exam questions were among the topics raised at a lively NCTJ Student Council.
Record NCTJ Student Council attendance anticipated
Student journalists will tomorrow participate in the NCTJ Student Council, an event which places students at the heart of NCTJ decision-making.
McNae author joins libel reform working party
David Banks, co-author of the latest edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists is sitting on a Ministry of Justice working group looking at reforming libel law.
Students speak with NCTJ head of communications
The life-changing benefits of studying an NCTJ-accredited course were clearly outlined to sixth form and undergraduate students at a university careers event.
Further education forum welcomes broadening of NCTJ remit
Plans to broaden the NCTJ’s remit were well-received by heads of journalism and course leaders from further education colleges a recent training forum.
NCTJ-trained journalist to lead the BBC College of Journalism
Jonathan Baker, the new head of the BBC College of Journalism, started his journalism career at the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo and gained a distinction in his final NCTJ exams.
NCTJ vice-chairman and board appointments announced
The editorial director of the award-winning Newbury Weekly News Group has been appointed vice-chairman of the National Council for the Training of Journalists.
NCTJ re-opens itself to scrutiny at annual Student Council
Student journalists will be encouraged to outline their vision and aspirations for multimedia training and qualifications at the NCTJ Student Council 2010.
