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Journalists, lawyers and educators came together to celebrate the launch of the 27th edition of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists.
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.
Three awards which celebrate innovation and diversity in journalism education and training were presented at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence, sponsored by News UK.
Karen Ballam, NCTJ chief examiner for shorthand, has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to journalism training and education with the NCTJ chairman’s award.
"Although women are out there doing amazing things around the world 24/7/365, International Women's Day is a time to hone in on their achievements, raise awareness of their contributions and tackle inequality."
"I am proud that the NCTJ is an equal opportunities employer and that gender will never be a barrier for any work that I’ll undertake as an employee."
"I feel very blessed to enjoy my work. I’m in a position where I can enjoy learning and developing my skills for the future and take on any challenges that may come my way."
"Could it not be argued that bias comes about from not only how women are viewed by society but how we view ourselves?"
Student representatives have had their questions answered in a virtual Student Council event on Instagram Stories.
Award-winning broadcast journalist Nick Powell is to host this year’s NCTJ Awards for Excellence at Hallé St Peter's in Manchester.
Fourteen publishers are joining the Community News Project (CNP), as the scheme expands with £6 million funding from Meta.