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…
NCTJ partners with the Financial Times to broaden access to journalism careers
The NCTJ has partnered with the Financial Times (FT) to launch a new training programme, giving 15 aspiring journalists the opportunity to study for the NCTJ’s Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) through the newly established FT School…
NCTJ launch the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award with The Times
In partnership with The Times, the NCTJ is announcing the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest and most tenacious journalists. The award, open to applicants who hold the NCTJ…
Jersey Evening Post launches new trainee reporter scheme in partnership with the NCTJ
The Jersey Evening Post has launched a new training scheme in partnership with the NCTJ that will see two trainee journalists combine on-the-job experience with online NCTJ training to achieve the industry’s professional Diploma in Journalism qualification. …
Behind the by-line with Emily-Jane Heap
A Q&A with reporter and past JDF recipient Emily-Jane Heap.
NCTJ and Warner Bros. Discovery partner to deliver WBD Press Academy
The NCTJ has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to deliver WBD Press Academy, a journalism training programme designed to provide opportunities for individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. Following a successful six-week pilot programme in 2024,…
No two days in business journalism are ever the same
Q&A with City AM reporter Samuel Norman
The importance to invest in diversity
Reporter Charissa Cheong explains how the Journalism Diversity Fund helped her train to become a journalist.
Breaking barriers: Sammy Mncwabe’s journalism journey
Sammy Mncwabe’s career story highlights how the Journalism Diversity Fund supported her journey as a sports reporter, stressing the importance of diverse voices in journalism.
Sandra Loy appointed NCTJ chief examiner for shorthand
The NCTJ has appointed Sandra Loy as its new chief examiner for shorthand and chair of the shorthand board.
