NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
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NCTJ summer reception launches Journalism Diversity Fund 20th anniversary celebrations
The NCTJ’s summer reception, hosted by Dow Jones and News UK in London, marked the launch of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF). Managed by the NCTJ, the JDF provides financial support and mentoring to aspiring…
Liverpool John Moores University delivers NCTJ-funded ‘Into Journalism’ outreach initiative focused on climate journalism
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has delivered a four-day multimedia programme as part of the NCTJ’s ‘Into Journalism’ outreach project, an initiative designed to encourage young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider careers in journalism. Using grant funding from the…
Community reporters enhance multimedia skills at NCTJ bootcamp
Six trainee community reporters have sharpened their multimedia journalism skills during an intensive three-day bootcamp at Darlington College as part of the NCTJ’s Community News Project (CNP). Trainees Grace and Evie practicing their mobile journalism skills…
A Q&A with NCTJ ambassador Dani Desouza
To find out more about what being an NCTJ ambassador involves, we spoke to Dani Desouza about her experience.
NCTJ taking on new ambassadors to expand outreach and inspire future journalists
The NCTJ is expanding its ambassadors’ group and is looking for NCTJ-qualified journalists from all sectors and backgrounds to join the initiative. This growing network champions quality, trust and diversity in journalism and plays a vital role in inspiring the…
My experience backpacking Latin America while studying the MA Journalism
Alan Palazon shares insights on how to balance adventure and his remote study with the University of Portsmouth.
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…
Through the palace gates: an unforgettable evening at Buckingham Palace
By Yasmin Al-najar, Journalism Diversity Fund recipient
Emerging talent in journalism celebrated at NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Up-and-coming journalists showcased their talent at the 2024 NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s on Friday, 4 April and recognised the outstanding journalism students, apprentices and trainees who are already making…
Champions of diversity in journalism celebrated at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence
Journalists and educators going above and beyond to promote equality, diversity and inclusion were recognised at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Reuters. The ceremony took place at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester on Friday, 4 April, and was…
