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The NCTJ has published new research into the use of artificial intelligence in UK newsrooms as it introduces changes to the Diploma in Journalism to reflect the growing use of AI in journalism. The qualitative research,…
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 NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy is set to launch a new e-learning course on safety and resilience for journalists.
Local healthcare is, quite literally, at the heart of every community. And thanks to the efforts of community reporters, readers in underserved areas are being kept in-the-know about access to local health services and the issues facing them. Reporters hired…
One of Scotland’s oldest journalism prizes is being given a new lease of life. Tom Murray (left) presents Colin Simpson with the first award in 1978 while East Fife Mail editor Ian C. Paterson looks on. The TS…
Callum McCormack Every journalist remembers the thrill of their first front-page splash. For community news reporters, an exclusive story that lands that front page spot is also a testament to their local connections and commitment to getting untold…
Jamie Green A student who received NCTJ training designed for aspiring journalists with disabilities has secured a place on a prestigious traineeship with ITV News. Jamie Green, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, is celebrating starting…
Community news reporter Alex Bowen A community reporter found himself in the middle of a breaking news story when police evacuated his street due to concerns about explosives. Alex Bowen, 22, was barely two weeks into his role…
Six Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
The Queen’s death was news of international significance, but was also a prominent moment that came close to home as communities around the UK expressed their grief and gratitude. As people came together to pay tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch,…
Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry. Picture by Ed Nix. Oxford Mail digital journalist Sophie Perry founded the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network to be “the change she wanted to see in the world”. Sophie, who lives in Oxford, is…
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