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Journalism Training Stories 2006

NCTJ holds first higher education forum
Trent University hosts 17 journalism trainers at NCTJ event

Court sentencing guidelines explained to journalism students
Legal chief puts students in the picture

Multimedia journalism course launched with help of the Gazette
New opportunity for trainees will tap into evening paper's expertise

Autumn 2006 NCE: News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE
- read the full reports here

Autumn 2006 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE
- read the full reports here

Autumn 2006 NCE: News Interview
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE
- read the full reports here

Autumn 2006 NCE: Logbooks
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE
- read the full reports here

Successful NCE candidates - Autumn 2006
Fifty per cent of candidates pass NCTJ exams - see the full roll of honour here

Four to step down from NCTJ board: replacements named soon
Bernie Saunders and Jim Raeburn are among those to retire from director roles

Prizes awarded for regional journalists' exam success
Top performers are rewarded for the NCTJ October NCE

Journalists' National Certificate pass rate is 50% - 143 qualify as seniors
Read extracts from the examiners' reports here

Training body reports increased take-up of accredited courses
More students on NCTJ courses; big plans for '07

Journalism students win praise after mock 'nuclear leak' press conference
Trio of trainees receive prize money after firing probing questions

Northcliffe launches training academy
In-house training initiative brings fresh boost to meet new industry challenges

First-year journalism student edits her own 1,000-circulation magazine
Monthly magazine launched by media hopeful is proving popular

Inside track from the experts gives key tips to journalism starters
'How to write news' - we review a new textbook about news journalists

Journalism students' crime reporting praised by police staff
Trainees are congratulated on their professionalism and useful coverage

NCTJ joins forces with BJTC to meet demand for multi-media journalists
New video journalism qualification and skills summit will result from closer working partnership

Bursaries on offer after Diversity Fund gets cash boost
Bid to attract more people from ethnically and socially diverse backgrounds into industry

Journalism training delegation heads for Brussels
Group will tour European Parliament, meet MEPs and see debates and press briefings

Sports professionals sign up for new journalism course
Nineteen footballers and a cricketer are studying for new career for the future

Journalism student signs Sky Sports man for rugby league website
TV journalist will write a fortnightly column for site created by sports reporting hopeful

Legal hot topics feature on new pocket reporting guides
Reference cards cover contempt, libel, children, magistrates' courts and court challenges

Notts journalism course tops exam pass league table
New figures show 57 per cent of university's students who sat prelim exams passed all seven subjects

NCTJ announces changes to prelim exams
Sub-editing option is introduced as Handout and Newspaper Journalism exams are replaced

Surge in number of trainees sitting NCE
More than 290 candidates will face testing time today

Triple front page scoop for journalism hopeful on work experience
Three work placements bring three front page bylines for student journalist

'Youngest student' passes journalism exams
Wannabe journalist was only 16 when she sat NCTJ exams

Diversity fund awards journalism bursary

'Old-fashioned' Oxdown Gazette ceases publication
Paper for fictitious town features in exam papers for last time as NCTJ continues its modernisation

Former regionals man Chambers joins NCTJ
Man who began his career on the Hunts Post joins training body as head of accreditation

'My journalism experience', by bursary winner Sarah
Competition winner learns her skill in arts and heritage placement

Euro parliament writing contest for trainee journalists
Chance to win a cash prize and visit to Brussels is on offer to best talent

So you want to work in the creative industries? Try these work-ex tips

So you want to work in the creative industries? Try these work-ex tips
A journalism hopeful shares her secrets of a getting work placements and a foot in the door

Bursaries handed out in move to increase diversity in the newsroom
Trainees will begin studies later this year after first candidates are chosen

'Best student' picks up award
Coveted prize is handed out in memory of former Post journalist

PA journalist scoops local government reporting prize
Award for NCTJ's top student on local authority reporting

Popular degree course leads journalism department to expand
De Montfort boosts its reputation and targets double the student numbers

Former editor Dooley takes on training ombudsman role
Newspaper man will oversee the quality and fairness of NCTJ qualifications

TV man Austin praises work of NCTJ
ITV News journalist opens training body's new HQ

Uni offers free journalism training to under-19s
New NCTJ-accredited course aims to give students a firm grounding in essential skills

Press agency awarded training accreditation
Courses which are taught in a working newsroom are given industry thumbs up

Role of NCTJ to come under spotlight at journalism seminar
Assessment methods and accreditation will also come under discussion by media trainers

Spring 2006 NCE: News Report
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

Spring2006 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

Spring 2006 NCE: News Interview
Examiners have their say on how candidates fared in the Spring '06 National Certificate Examination, plus:

Spring 2006 NCE: Logbooks
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

Successful NCE candidates - Spring 2006
Who qualified from your newspaper? See the full pass list here

Distance learning accreditation for popular training centre
Quality Council accolade for Cleland Thom's training organisation

Sports journalism course wins prize for innovation

Photography NCE results
Half the candidates get their pass at key exam in Sheffield

Masters diploma in web journalism wins full accreditation
Three MA courses get the thumbs-up from assessors at Sheffield University

Uni's trio scoops half all places on popular Sun/PA subbing course
Trainees beat competition from 1,000 applicants for great start in the industry

Journalists to go back to 'school' to brush up on investigative skills
Three-day summer school set for London in July

'Judge each story on its merits and be responsible', trainees are told
Journalism hopefuls join debate as MediaWise man pays a visit

Press man's lecture reveals student journalists 'unfamiliar with blogging'
News editor's surprise as blogging topic was met with blank looks

Newly-qualified journalist wins job on nationals
Birthday job offer after Angela makes the grade

Journalism trainer offers pay-as-you-go shorthand
Walk-in classes offer Teeline tuition from basic theory to 120 words per minute

Exam first for springtime journalism candidates
Changes to NCE put more emphasis on note-taking and accuracy

Student journalist's report makes splash for Evening Post
University newspaper story gets wider audience thanks to newsdesk contacts

Feature Writing, A Practical Introduction
All the tips of the trade and key advice for aspiring feature writers keen to make their mark

Former Sunday Mirror editor joined by daughter for student lecture
Media hopefuls get tips on work experience and getting their first job

New appointments for NCTJ
Training body's diversity and communications work is strengthened

Journalism degree students get low-down on editors' Code of Practice
"When you've got it wrong, put it right," advises former editor

Privacy, morality and the reputation of the press
Society of Editors chief on why journalists should always think twice

Shorthand speed success for 37 students
Eleven certificates for 100 per cent accuracy at 100wpm are handed out

Careers in gear as trainees get on the road to success
Students publish their own magazine financed by advertising

Guernsey Press launches journalism diploma
New in-house scheme will help Island publisher grow its own talent

Regional papers team up with Sky to find future journalism talent
Budding reporters could see their work published in their local paper

Jim fixes it for student mag by penning new column
Students sign up sporting legend for a weekly 'chin-wag'

National newspaper exposure for student journalist
Guardian article gives perfect platform for undergraduate's retort

Student press awards are launched
Cash and work experience at The Herald are among the prizes up for grabs

Fellowship offers chance to work on the Washington Post
Winner will spend three months on paper's national desk

Motoring journalism focus for Cardiff postgrads
Specialised work placements and guest lectures introduced for students with a passion for motoring

Journalism hopefuls to get industry insight
Working journalists will offer advice on getting a foot in the door

Networking event offers tips on working in TV
Journalists share their experiences to help wannabes get first step on the career ladder

Journalism research centre to be set up at Oxford University
Reuters gives £1.75m backing to new institute

City University launches professorship in reporting
Post aims to ensure principles of reporting and writing are passed down to future generations of journalists

PA takes over Trinity Mirror training centre
Companies' agreement aims towards creating top-flight training provision

Workshop offers tips on how to get funding to train as a journalist
Journalism hopefuls will hear from NCTJ chief executive as students also share their experiences

Changes announced to 'prof test' logbook section
Extra key tasks and a more user-friendly format introduced following consultation with editors

Heady excitement at the prospect of 100wpm by May!
The dreaded shorthand script looms large in the life of trainee Sacha Markin...

Journalism professors to boost uni's offering
Two new appointments as visiting professors at the University of Lincoln