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The NCTJ is looking for a runner to take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon after securing its first charity place in the event. Applications are now open for someone to represent the charity and raise at least £2,500…
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) has expanded its ambassador network with the appointment of a new group of journalists from across the UK, strengthening its ability to inspire future journalists and encourage more people to consider…
Sky Sports News presenter and NCTJ alumna Hannah Wilkes will present this year’s NCTJ Awards for Excellence, taking place on Tuesday, 24 March at the Brighton Dome. Her involvement comes as the NCTJ announces it…
The NCTJ is pleased to welcome KMTV as an accredited course provider, bringing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism back to Kent. KMTV’s “Year in Journalism” newly accredited course will be available to students from September, offering a full-time, in-person programme…
The government has confirmed a £14,000 funding band for the revised Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship Standard, following NCTJ escalation over a delay of nearly nine months that had stalled recruitment and created uncertainty for employers and trainees. In a…
Community news reporter Emily Gray has marked her first year at the Newcastle Chronicle with a record month for online engagement, a growing portfolio of human-interest stories and increasing responsibility in the newsroom. Emily joined the Chronicle as a Community…
Around 50 student representatives from NCTJ-accredited courses across the UK came together at the Financial Times in London today for the NCTJ Student Council. The Student Council brings together students and apprentices elected by their peers to represent the views…
The NCTJ is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by highlighting the role journalism apprenticeships play in developing skills, opening doors, and supporting a more diverse and resilient news industry. Journalism apprenticeships offer a practical and accessible route into the profession,…
The NCTJ has launched an action plan to strengthen the safety and resilience of journalists across their careers. Building on its existing work to support journalists in the field and online, the plan sets out the NCTJ’s priorities for the year ahead, following…
The NCTJ Awards for Excellence will take place at the Brighton Dome on Tuesday, 24 March 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…
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