Journalists urged to use new edition of McNae’s to challenge court decisions on reporting restrictions
Journalists, lawyers and educators came together to celebrate the launch of the 27th edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists.
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Apprentice wins TS Murray award for top NQJ marks
The TS Murray award carries a £500 prize and is presented annually to the top-performing NQJ candidate employed by a news publisher in Scotland.
Guidance for NQJ candidates and trainers on the Defamation Act 2013
The NCTJ has issued guidance for the March NQJ exam following the commencement of the Defamation Act 2013.
Journalism Diversity Fund: The best decision I’ve ever made
Journalism Diversity Fund recipient Neil Kingston uses the New Year to reflect on his journalism experiences and showcase some of his best work so far.
Death of Charlie Harris, a former chairman of the NCTJ
President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and former NCTJ chairman Charlie Harris has died aged 60.
MBE for NCTJ board member
Congratulations to Northern Echo editor Peter Barron who has been recognised in the New Year's Honours.
Apply now for Sky Sports News’ graduate placement scheme
The Sky Sports News’ graduate placement scheme for 2014/15 is now open. The closing date for applications is 25 January 2014.
Annual awards celebrate best of NQJ 2013
Two senior journalists have been awarded prizes for exceptional performance in the National Qualification for Journalism (NQJ).
NCTJ student wins shorthand award
The top-performing NCTJ student at the University of Ulster was presented with a shorthand award by chancellor James Nesbitt on Tuesday 17 December.
Journalism Diversity Fund awards final bursaries of the year
Four aspiring journalists have been awarded bursaries by the Journalism Diversity Fund to complete NCTJ-accredited training courses.
Candidates achieve highest pass rate of the year in November NQJ
Candidates sitting the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) have achieved the highest pass rate since the National Qualification in Journalism (NCE) became the NQJ in March 2013. Fifty-four reporters achieved senior reporter status – a pass rate of 62 per cent.
