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…
No two days in business journalism are ever the same
Q&A with City AM reporter Samuel Norman
The importance to invest in diversity
Reporter Charissa Cheong explains how the Journalism Diversity Fund helped her train to become a journalist.
Breaking barriers: Sammy Mncwabe’s journalism journey
Sammy Mncwabe’s career story highlights how the Journalism Diversity Fund supported her journey as a sports reporter, stressing the importance of diverse voices in journalism.
Sandra Loy appointed NCTJ chief examiner for shorthand
The NCTJ has appointed Sandra Loy as its new chief examiner for shorthand and chair of the shorthand board.
Finding my voice through journalism
A blog by Lisa Valentine
Ten years of the Thomas Read bursary celebrated at Sky Sports News
The tenth anniversary of the Thomas Read bursary was celebrated this week with a tea party hosted by Sky Sports News, held on what would have been Thomas’s 36th birthday. The event was attended by friends, family and supporters of…
Witnessing momentous moments with journalism
A blog by Keiran Southern
NCTJ celebrates 20 years of the Journalism Diversity Fund
Over 600 bursaries awarded with target to reach 700 by the end of next year
