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…
97 journalists achieve senior status in a topical NCE
97 journalists were successful in a topical National Certificate Examination for reporters which called for candidates to write a news report on planned industrial action by airline staff.
Two journalists achieve NCE for sports reporters
Two journalists have passed a brand new NCTJ qualification, the NCE for sports reporters, which was sat for the first time in March.
Evocative writing and entertaining style are hallmarks of NCE award-winning journalists
Four newly-qualified senior journalists are to be rewarded for their excellent performance in the March 2010 National Certificate Examination.
Journalists achieve senior status with the help of the Journalism Diversity Fund
Two journalists who started their careers with the help of the Journalism Diversity Fund have this week achieved senior status by passing the National Certificate Examination.
NCTJ-trained journalist wins Cudlipp award at British Press Awards
An NCTJ-trained journalist is a member of the investigative team who won the Cudlipp award for outstanding tabloid journalism at the British Press Awards on Tuesday.
Last chance to book for Qualifications forum
The NCTJ’s new multimedia qualifications for trainee journalists will be explained at a special forum at Bloomberg in London on Tuesday 20 April.
Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries available to aspiring journalists
Student journalists from diverse backgrounds could receive help with course fees and living expenses by applying for bursaries from the Journalism Diversity Fund.
Lee wins a place on the BBC news training scheme
A student soon to complete an NCTJ-accredited course has won a place on the prestigious BBC journalism training scheme.
ITV broadcasts NCTJ-students’ news video report
A news video created by students studying NCTJ-accredited courses at the University of Sunderland was this month broadcast on ITV.
