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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…
NCTJ chairman stresses the importance of multimedia journalism skills
The importance of keeping up with the media industry’s digital revolution was stressed by Kim Fletcher, chairman of the National Council for the Training of Journalists, at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on 3 December.
BBC Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson to speak at Journalism Skills Conference
Sally Magnusson, presenter of BBC Scotland’s flagship current affairs programme Reporting Scotland, will speak after the dinner at the Journalism Skills Conference 2009.
Shorthand Week hailed a success
A week-long NCTJ campaign to promote shorthand as a vital skill for aspiring journalists to learn has been hailed a success.
Photography NCE results announced
12 trainee press photographers and photo-journalists sat the National Certificate Examination for Photographers this month with eight candidates demonstrating the gold standard of work needed to achieve the qualification.
NCE for Reporters hailed the most topical ever
An interview focussing on an accident at a fireworks event made the November sitting of the NCTJ’s National Certificate Examination for Reporters ‘the most topical ever’.
Packed schedule announced for Journalism Skills Conference 2009
An MP who, according to Total Politics magazine, writes the best political blog in Westminster and Scotland, will be speaking on the second day of the Journalism Skills Conference at Hampden Park.
Lifetime achievement award for tutor
The work of a well-known NCTJ Press Photography and Photojournalism tutor has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award.
NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2009 presented by BBC director of news
Promising young journalists and photographers were today rewarded for their hard work and commitment when they received NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism from Helen Boaden, the BBC’s director of news.
New shorthand textbook launched
A new NCTJ shorthand textbook was launched today at the Society of Editors’ conference.
