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Government responds to NCTJ’s Save Quality Journalism Education campaign
The Department for Education has responded to the NCTJ following the launch of the Save Quality Journalism Education campaign, which calls for the reversal of planned cuts to high-cost subject funding for journalism courses in higher education. In a letter…
NCTJ outlines new international journalism qualification at networking event hosted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation
Journalism course leaders and senior lecturers from across the UK joined the NCTJ today to learn about and discuss a new qualification in international journalism, which the NCTJ is developing.
Local Newspaper Week: Q&A with Josh Parry, Liverpool ECHO
"A good local paper is part of the area's community. It's where people turn to when they've suffered an injustice - and it's often the place where national stories break."
Local Newspaper Week: Q&A with Toby Granville, Newsquest
"Without that 'trusted' voice there is no-one distinguishing between facts and fiction - nor, crucially, holding those in power to account. I can't think of anything more important to society than sustaining that."
Local Newspaper Week: Q&A with April Roach, Romford Recorder
"One of the best things about working for a local paper is that there are so many opportunities to get involved with the community and to report how national issues are affecting your patch on a more detailed level."
Local Newspaper Week: Q&A with Martin Wright, Shropshire Star
"I enjoy the variety of the job - you really don’t know what you’ll be dealing with each day and I also enjoy making a difference, whether it be through our journalism or in promoting or supporting worthy causes."
Local Newspaper Week: Q&A with Laura Drysdale, Wakefield Express
"Local journalism is a great platform for communities, highlighting issues and celebrating achievements. We can make a difference to our communities, changing things for the better."
NCTJ highlights local journalism training in support of Local Newspaper Week 2018
As Local Newspaper Week begins today, the NCTJ is proud to support the campaign, run by Local Media Works.
Shortlisted applicants announced for first Journalism Diversity Fund round of 2018
Ten hopeful journalists have been shortlisted in the first round of the 2018 Journalism Diversity Fund, which could cover the cost of their NCTJ-accredited journalism training.
NCTJ launches new approach to accreditation following a comprehensive review and radical changes to its qualifications
The NCTJ is changing its approach to accreditation to reflect changes in journalism and journalism qualifications, education and training.
