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.
Sky Sports News placement: Insights from the Thomas Read Bursary winner
A blog by 2024 Thomas Read Bursary recipient, Gareth Hamill.
NCTJ publishes examiners’ report celebrating year of NQJ success
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 welcomes NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2024 shortlisters for exclusive newsroom tour and insights session
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…
NCTJ welcomes government recognition of journalism’s role in democracy but urges action to protect education pathways
The NCTJ has welcomed the government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on media literacy, which acknowledges that “trusted journalism and strong media literacy are essential to a healthy democracy.” The committee recommended stronger cross-government…
Lincoln pupils win NCTJ Into Journalism competition
Pupils from Cleethorpes Academy and John Spendluffe Technology College, Alford, have been named winners of this year’s Into Journalism competition for a project delivered through the University of Lincoln as part of the NCTJ’s outreach initiative. A highly commended award…
What the JDF meant for my journey through UK journalism
By Nadine White
What makes a winning podcast entry? Advice from podcast editor Daniel McLaughlin
Daniel J. McLaughlin, podcast editor at Reach PLC and judge for the NCTJ Awards for Excellence podcast category, shares his insights on what he looks for in winning entries.
NCTJ partners with the Financial Times to broaden access to journalism careers
The NCTJ has partnered with the Financial Times (FT) to launch a new training programme, giving 15 aspiring journalists the opportunity to study for the NCTJ’s Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) through the newly established FT School…
NCTJ launch the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award with The Times
In partnership with The Times, the NCTJ is announcing the launch of the Andrew Norfolk Investigative Journalism Award, created to honour one of Britain’s bravest and most tenacious journalists. The award, open to applicants who hold the NCTJ…
