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…
Essential Journalism: the NCTJ guide for trainee journalists
Author Jonathan Baker’s Essential Journalism returns in a brand-new edition, featuring timely guidance on AI, verification, digital reporting and staying safe online.
NCTJ fundraising quiz night raises £4,000 for Thomas Read bursary
The NCTJ hosted a special fundraising quiz night raising £4,000 for the Thomas Read bursary, which supports aspiring journalists with disabilities through their NCTJ training. The Thomas Read bursary was established in 2015 in memory of Sky Sports News journalist…
Sky Sports News placement: Insights from the Thomas Read Bursary winner
A blog by 2024 Thomas Read Bursary recipient, Gareth Hamill.
NCTJ publishes examiners’ report celebrating year of NQJ success
The NCTJ has published this year’s National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) examiners’ report, celebrating the achievements of journalists who excelled in the 2024-25 exams. This year, 280 candidates sat the exams across three sittings, with an impressive 71 per cent…
Reuters welcomes NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2024 shortlisters for exclusive newsroom tour and insights session
Reuters, headline sponsor of the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, invited shortlisted entrants from the 2024 ceremony for a behind-the-scenes visit to its Canary Wharf newsroom on a historic day that saw the organisation’s editorial team respond to the announcement of…
NCTJ welcomes government recognition of journalism’s role in democracy but urges action to protect education pathways
The NCTJ has welcomed the government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on media literacy, which acknowledges that “trusted journalism and strong media literacy are essential to a healthy democracy.” The committee recommended stronger cross-government…
Lincoln pupils win NCTJ Into Journalism competition
Pupils from Cleethorpes Academy and John Spendluffe Technology College, Alford, have been named winners of this year’s Into Journalism competition for a project delivered through the University of Lincoln as part of the NCTJ’s outreach initiative. A highly commended award…
What the JDF meant for my journey through UK journalism
By Nadine White
What makes a winning podcast entry? Advice from podcast editor Daniel McLaughlin
Daniel J. McLaughlin, podcast editor at Reach PLC and judge for the NCTJ Awards for Excellence podcast category, shares his insights on what he looks for in winning entries.
