JDF blog: My journey into journalism and becoming an award winner – Sharmeen Ziauddin
"What I have learnt is that hard work really does pay off and whatever you want to do, keep going and keep persevering – that’s what I intend to do!"
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‘Numbers of female sports journalists shouldn’t be just a quota’ say industry panellists at NCTJ event to champion women in sports journalism
Breaking down barriers to support gender equality in sports journalism was the subject of a panel discussion hosted by the NCTJ to mark International Women’s Day.
NCTJ partners with The Student View to offer free training to young people who want to work in the media
The NCTJ is to work with media literacy charity The Student View to offer free introductory training to young people who want to work in the media.
NCTJ equality, diversity and inclusion conference brings together journalists and industry professionals to drive for change
Journalists and industry professionals came together at the NCTJ’s equality, diversity and inclusion conference in a bid to tackle the challenges facing journalism and drive for change. Held today at Reuters in London, the conference included panel discussions on topics…
Specialist bursaries awarded to six Journalism Diversity Fund recipients
Six Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) recipients have been awarded specialist bursaries as they begin their NCTJ training.
Journalism Diversity Fund recipients take part in reporting tour of United States
Five NCTJ alumni have participated in a reporting tour of the United States, thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Embassy in London and the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF).
NCTJ publishes work experience best practice guide for employers
The NCTJ has published a best practice guide for work experience and internships for journalism employers, in a bid to tackle inequality.
Progress being made in diversity of journalists, reveals new NCTJ report
Diversity in journalism has come under scrutiny in a new report published by the NCTJ, examining the characteristics of UK journalists.
NCTJ awards highlight innovation and diversity in journalism education and training
Three awards which celebrate innovation and diversity in journalism education and training were presented at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by News UK.
