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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…
Family of diversity champion, Claire Prosser, establish new bursary award
A new named bursary award, the second of its kind for the Journalism Diversity Fund, has been set up by the family of a BBC journalist who was a champion of diversity..
First distance learners achieve the Certificate in Foundation Journalism Qualification
After two rounds of coursework marking, the very first distance learners have passed all 13 of the required credits to gain the Certificate in Foundation Journalism. Introduced in October 2015, the distance learning certificate programme is an opportunity to get started in journalism and to develop some essential journalism skills.
Third diversity fund 2016/2017 cohort shortlisted for interviews
Ten hopeful journalists have been shortlisted for Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries to cover the cost of their NCTJ-accredited journalism training. 23 applications were received from across the UK.
Death of long-serving former chairman of the photography board
Peter Dash, who served for many years as our chairman of the press photography and photojournalism examinations board, died yesterday.
NCTJ to appoint new head of development
The National Council for the Training of Journalists is entering an exciting new chapter and is to appoint a senior manager to help take the charity to the next stage of its growth.
From first step to first shift – breaking into journalism
Newly graduated journalist, Beth Baldwin, touches on her experiences at work, on course and with the Journalism Diversity Fund.
From first step to first shift – breaking into journalism
Newly graduated journalist, Beth Baldwin, touches on her experiences at work, on course and with the Journalism Diversity Fund.
NCTJ graduates scoop sports awards and trip to NFL press box
Three top NCTJ sports journalism students have been awarded prizes from NFL UK for their outstanding exam performance in the academic year 2014-2015.
NCTJ staff pound the pavement in 5k race to support Thomas Read bursary
Members of NCTJ staff took to the streets of London today to run a 5k race as part of our continued efforts to support the Thomas Read bursary.
