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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…
Asperger’s and Journalism – My Journey
My own path towards a career in journalism has not been straightforward, to say the least. As an individual who, aged 18, was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism, I can appreciate the difficulty that people like myself will encounter within a demanding and challenging profession such as journalism.
My NCTJ Journey
Student journalist of the year and Journalism Diversity Fund recipient, George Gigney talks about his NCTJ journey.
My NCTJ Journey
Student journalist of the year and Journalism Diversity Fund recipient, George Gigney talks about his NCTJ journey.
Two wins for diversity fund recipients at NCTJ Awards for Excellence
The Journalism Diversity Fund enjoyed two successes at last night's NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference gala dinner where the Awards for Excellence winners were announced.
Instagram masterclass with Hannah Waldram
Hannah Waldram, search and explore producer at Instagram discusses how journalists can use the platform to add to and enhance their stories. Watch the video now.
Trainee journalists must be prepared for a constantly changing news environment says Birmingham regional editor
Trainee journalists - and the courses they study on - need "total flexibility and total adaptability" to succeed in the future, a leading regional editor told the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference.
Passionate debate at skills conference on the importance of supporting diverse recruitment
Current initiatives and barriers for diverse recruitment in the industry were discussed at the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference on Friday, 27 November.
Diploma in Journalism review and proposal announced at NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference
A draft proposal to revamp the NCTJ’s Diploma in Journalism aims to integrate digital and traditional skills and cater for all sectors of the industry.
It’s time to think about publishing as social-first, Johnston Press head of digital tells NCTJ conference
The move to a social-first strategy for publishing will require journalists to develop new skills, the head of digital for Johnston Press told the NCTJ’s annual Journalism Skills Conference today.
