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The NCTJ has published a new report on diversity in journalism, examining the characteristics of journalists in the UK.

Twelve bursaries have been awarded in the first Journalism Diversity Fund round of 2021. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to begin NCTJ-accredited courses in the 2021-22 academic year, and bursaries can help fund their course fees and/or living…

Twelve bursaries have been awarded in the first Journalism Diversity Fund round of 2021. These aspiring journalists were awarded funding to begin NCTJ-accredited courses in the 2021-22 academic year, and bursaries can help fund their course fees and/or living…

Twenty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the first of five Journalism Diversity Fund application rounds this year. Four panels of industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates remotely on Friday, 30 April. Bursaries are awarded to those who…

Twenty aspiring journalists have been shortlisted in the first of five Journalism Diversity Fund application rounds this year. Four panels of industry figures will interview the shortlisted candidates remotely on Friday, 30 April. Bursaries are awarded to those who…

Mark Hanna, co-author of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to journalism training and education with the NCTJ chairman’s award.

Victoria Scholes has become the first student from Ability Today’s Academy for Disabled Journalists to pass the NCTJ Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ).

As a trained journalist, there are lots of different journalism jobs you can do. Whether sport is your passion or you’re a natural presenter, there are roles to suit all interests – not all of them in traditional fields. We spoke to two journalists who are using their skills in two very different roles.

The NCTJ has partnered with News UK to train up to 100 out-of-work young people through the Government’s Kickstart Scheme.