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…
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…
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…
