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The NCTJ has appointed Laura Michael to the new role of head of professional development, expanding its support for journalists and news organisations as the industry adapts to rapid technological change.
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,…
Five NCTJ students have been awarded specialist bursaries through the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) in partnership with the Aziz Foundation, Sky Sports News and PA Media, and the Thomas Read bursary scheme. These specialist awards provide targeted support to individuals…
Four aspiring journalists are taking their first steps into a world-leading newsroom, after being selected for a six-month paid internships at CNN London. Carolyn Conway, Charlotte Reck, Lucinda Dodd and Alanah Hammond are all recipients of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity…
The NCTJ has published its latest Diversity in Journalism report, revealing the state of representation across the journalism workforce and highlighting the progress still needed. The report was launched at the 2025 Inclusion in Journalism conference, underlining the importance of…
Journalists, students, trainers and media representatives from across the UK gathered at Bloomberg in London for the NCTJ inclusion in journalism conference, which celebrated 20 years of the Journalism Diversity Fund and explored the challenges facing journalists today.
Author Jonathan Baker’s Essential Journalism returns in a brand-new edition, featuring timely guidance on AI, verification, digital reporting and staying safe online.
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…
A blog by 2024 Thomas Read Bursary recipient, Gareth Hamill.
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, 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…
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