NCTJ secures expert industry judges for 2026 Awards for Excellence
Expert industry judges have been secured for the NCTJ's 2026 Awards for Excellence, the deadline for which is 11.59pm on 12 November.
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Recipients of 2026 specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries revealed
The winners of this year’s specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries have been revealed. The NCTJ congratulated the three successful aspiring journalists at its Inclusion in Journalism conference at Sky today (6 November). The annual…
NCTJ celebrates journalism apprenticeships for National Apprenticeship Week 2026
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,…
NCTJ launches latest action plan to support journalist safety and resilience
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…
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.
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…
ITN announced as new Journalism Diversity Fund supporter
ITN, which includes ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, has joined more than 20 organisations as a backer of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF), helping make a career in journalism more accessible for a wider range of candidates. ITN has…
NCTJ publishes Annual Report highlighting commitment to quality, trust and diversity in journalism
This year’s Annual Report underscores the NCTJ’s dedication to attracting, qualifying, and developing outstanding journalists from all walks of life during a period of significant change for the industry. Joanne Forbes, NCTJ chief executive, says the charity’s reach, influence and…
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…
