Journalism Diversity Fund deadlines for 2024 revealed
Aspiring journalists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for a JDF bursary, which provides financial help to cover the costs of NCTJ course fees and living expenses.
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Journalism Diversity Fund alumna named investigative fellow by justice organisation
A Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) alumna, Dahaba Ali Hussen, will spend 2024 on a year-long investigation after being named an investigative journalist fellow 2024 by the Bertha Foundation.
‘Fantastic opportunities for journalism skills and training in digital age’ hailed in NCTJ’s Annual Report 2022-23
The NCTJ has published its Annual Report for 2022-23, this year alongside video updates from the NCTJ team.
NCTJ holds Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2023 at BBC in Salford
The NCTJ brought journalists, students, trainers and media organisations' representatives from around the country together to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry today (November 29).
Journalism Diversity Fund recipient named in 100 Future Leaders Role Model list
PinkNews reporter Sophie Perry has been named in an Outstanding 100 Future Leaders Role Model list for her contribution to LGBTQ+ journalism.
Five student journalists announced as 2023 winners of specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries
Five talented student journalists will benefit from exclusive networking opportunities, invaluable newsroom placements and further mentoring as this year’s recipients of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) specialist bursaries.
NCTJ teams up with Fitness Focus gyms to travel 1,000km and raise more than £5,000 for the JDF’s Thomas Read bursary
The NCTJ’s fitness fundraiser smashed its target by raising more than £5,000 for the specialist Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) bursary dedicated to the late Thomas Read.
NCTJ celebrates successes of Claire Prosser bursary as it closes
The NCTJ is celebrating the success of a specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursary dedicated to the late Claire Prosser as it draws to an end.
Journalism Diversity Fund recipients hail scheme’s mentoring programme
Recipients of the NCTJ’s Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) have hailed its mentoring offer, through which they gained access to invaluable industry advice and guidance.
