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…
First senior journalists complete NCTJ Leadership and Management for Journalists qualification
Abbey Maclure and Kit Gillet have become the first to complete the NCTJ’s Leadership and Management for Journalists qualification, following its launch in 2024. Developed in response to industry demand, the level 7 qualification is designed for editorial leaders in…
A-Level results day 2025: want to study journalism?
Are you hoping to study journalism and your A-Level results aren’t what you were expecting? Do not be disheartened. Here’s what you need to know: there are still plenty of opportunities available to you to train to be a journalist…
My experience writing outside my comfort zone as a community reporter
A blog by Jennifer Cartwright
Lessons learned from my time as a local news reporter
A blog by Mirek Gosney
New edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists published
The ninth edition of Essential Public Affairs for Journalists by James Morrison has been published by Oxford University Press, in partnership with the NCTJ. A long-established core text for NCTJ-accredited courses and beyond, the latest edition has been fully…
Outstanding journalists celebrated for top NCTJ diploma results
Twelve high-flying journalists have been recognised for achieving the best results in the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. A total of 11,158 diploma exams were sat throughout the last academic year by students, distance learners and apprentices. The top-performing candidates receive…
Challenging Imposter Syndrome: How the JDF mentorship scheme helped build my self-confidence
JDF recipient Sheldon Chambers talks about his JDF experience
NCTJ expands ambassador programme to champion quality, trust and diversity in journalism
Sixteen new NCTJ ambassadors have been appointed.
NCTJ summer reception launches Journalism Diversity Fund 20th anniversary celebrations
The NCTJ’s summer reception, hosted by Dow Jones and News UK in London, marked the launch of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF). Managed by the NCTJ, the JDF provides financial support and mentoring to aspiring…
