NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund reaches 700 bursaries during 20th anniversary year
The Journalism Diversity Fund has awarded its 700th bursary during its 20th anniversary year
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Community reporter Grace Price reflects on training, community journalism and finding her voice
Community News Project reporter Grace Price shares her experience of balancing NCTJ exams with full-time reporting and building relationships with local communities.
Former Community News Project recognised as community champion
A Community News Project reporter has been honoured at a local awards ceremony celebrating community champions. Lise Evans, who completed her NCTJ diploma with Darlington College as a community reporter at the Stratford Herald, received…
NCTJ escalates concerns over government delay in level 6 apprenticeship funding decision
The NCTJ has escalated serious concerns about the six-month delay in approving funding for the revised Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship Standard, which is preventing employers from recruiting apprentices and blocking a vital pathway into journalism. Toby Granville,…
Charlie Moloney appointed as new co-editor of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists
Charlie Moloney, freelance journalist and media law trainer, has been appointed by the NCTJ and Oxford University Press to join Siân Harrison and Gill Phillips as co-editor of the 28th edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, due for…
Specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries awarded to aspiring journalists
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…
NCTJ partners with CNN and Journalists’ Charity to offer exclusive paid internships for Journalism Diversity Fund recipients
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…
NCTJ launches latest Diversity in Journalism report at 2025 Inclusion in Journalism conference
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…
Industry leaders explore the future of inclusion in journalism at NCTJ conference
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.
Essential Journalism: the NCTJ guide for trainee journalists
Author Jonathan Baker’s Essential Journalism returns in a brand-new edition, featuring timely guidance on AI, verification, digital reporting and staying safe online.
NCTJ fundraising quiz night raises £4,000 for Thomas Read bursary
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…
