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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…
Nearly at Tipping Point– my unique work experience experience
Kal shares how he turned around a disappointing situation into a busy week filled with work placements.
Goodbye ‘Duzza’: NCTJ trainer and examiner Paul Durrant dies
Paul Durrant, an NCTJ trainer, examiner and a member of the journalism examinations board, has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.
Student Council 2016: The future of print
“It’s not whether printed press will die, it’s whether it should be free.” For all students either completing their NCTJ qualification or those that have finished, this past year has been one of change and progress – and this was certainly the main focus of the NCTJ student council meeting 2016.
Student Council 2016: The future of print
“It’s not whether printed press will die, it’s whether it should be free.” For all students either completing their NCTJ qualification or those that have finished, this past year has been one of change and progress – and this was certainly the main focus of the NCTJ student council meeting 2016.
Student Council representatives advised to ‘never stop learning’
Sky Sports News executive editor Andy Cairns has rallied NCTJ journalism students to sell their skills to employers and never stop learning.
ITV’s Charlene White presents NCTJ diploma exam awards at annual Student Council
Nine students are reaping the rewards for their hard work in the Diploma in Journalism exams after being presented with prizes at the annual NCTJ Student Council meeting in London.
Westmorland Gazette reporter scoops third NCTJ award in a year
A senior reporter has won an annual award for exceptional performance in the National Qualification for Journalism (NQJ), making it her third NCTJ award in a year.
Death of former Darlington College media law tutor
Robin Crowther, long-serving journalism trainer at Darlington College and former member of the NCTJ media law examinations board, has died aged 74.
Full programme unveiled for Google News Lab workshop
A host of top speakers have been lined up for the Google News Lab and NCTJ digital tools and skills for journalism workshop on Wednesday, 2 March.
