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Journalism Training Stories 2007

Traders tested in cigs law probe by student hacks
Study was carried out by a group of five investigative journalism students

KMG boss takes up new role at Kent Uni's new journalism centre
New degree programme in journalism is officially launched at the Medway campus

Launch of new journalism workshops for distance learners
Revamped foundation course offers wider range to trainees

Seminars focus on journalism training
Events were organised in response to the increased number of requests for careers info

High pass rate in press photography exams
Results "outstanding" with a 90 per cent pass rate

Journalism training chief offers stark standards warning
"Neccesity for change should not be an excuse for bad journalism", says NCTJ man

Web-savvy journalists face testing time with ground-breaking qualification
Fast-track students become the first in the country to sit new exams

Autumn 2007 NCE: News Interview

Autumn 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice

Autumn 2007 NCE: Logbooks

Autumn 2007 NCE: News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Autumn NCE - read the full reports here

South Wales university named top for journalism studies
89 per cent satisfaction rate in higher education survey of students

Improved pass rate for journalists in latest round of NCEs
200 took September test - 130 passed, with success rate for first-timers up to 68 per cent

Improved pass rate in latest round of NCEs

Full list of successful NCE candidates
- Click through to read the full list of successful candidates

Prizes for top trainee journalists in autumn exams
- Five receive cash prizes for outstanding work gaining their qualifications

Thumbs-up for journalism training at Cornwall College
Post-grad course is being hailed as one of the best in the country

Two leave training body's photographic board
Departures from National Council for the Training of Journalists' photo forum

‘Outstanding training methods' win award for journalism body
NCTJ training commended after judges saw the new logbook training system

Reality TV show rewards student with a university journalism scholarship
BA chance for Scholar Hunt competitor after scooping top talent show prize

NVQ and NCE will merge to create single journalism qualification
Move will see Newspaper Society transfer training responsibilities to NCTJ as NVQ is phased out

First trainees sit exam to test skills on reporting 'as it happens'
Candidates asked to write a breaking news story for publication online

Diversity Fund helping wannabe journalists achieve their goals
Event hears how 28 bursaries have been handed out in two years - as new £81k pledge is made

First graduates join The Argus from neighbouring subs training centre
Trainees secure newspaper jobs thanks to course from The Journalist Works

NCTJ hands out public affairs prize
Winner is announced at annual seminar in Westminster

Former editor joins university as honorary visiting professor
Ex-government minister will share his experiences of journalism and politics

Scots journalist appointed honorary professor at university
Investigative journalism lecturer's appointment is part of creative industries programme

Online journalism exam added to training body's tests
"Interview" exam will ask students to write a same-day story for their website

Hostile Environment course helping young journalists stay safe
Graduates of short course find themselves thinking in a new way to stay out of trouble

UCLan launches journalism course with BBC
Joint venture is aimed at those "who never thought a career as a journalist was within their grasp"

Investigative journalism tour planned after summer school success
Training demand prompts expansion by Centre for Investigative Journalism

Europe articles required for journalism contest
Trainee journalists urged to pen well-reserached, accurate and original work

Charity fund bursaries give wannabe journalists a helping hand in training
Twelve candidates to take courses at UK universities thanks to NCTJ initiative

Journalism students brave the floods to sit exams
Truck rides and epic journeys ensure would-be reporters make it into college

Investigative journalism course to give students chance to crack live case
Groundbreaking MSc students could hand new leads to the authorities

Journalism courses rubber-stamped by NCTJ prior to launch
News courses at University of Teesside and Kingston University are accredited

Trainees scoop prizes for reporting skills
Young journalists are tipped for the top as they begin their newspaper careers

Summer School to teach investigative journalism skills
Three days of workshops, seminars and talks for specialist area of work

News group's in-house journalism training is opened up to the public
Accredited course back and looking for trainee reporters

Press snappers win their stripes - more exam success for trainees
Two photographers gain distinctions - see the full pass list here

Colleagues and students pay tribute to journalism tutor
Cardiff University's Bob Atkins has died, aged 64

Fatboy Slim scoop courtesy of journalism trainees
First students make headlines within weeks of starting unique course

Prizes awarded for best NCE performances
Four journalists have been singled out for awards on the back of how they fared

Spring 2007 NCE:News Report
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE: Newspaper Practice
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

Spring 2007 NCE:News Interview
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

50% pass journalism NCE exams- full list of successful candidates
"Excellent individual answers on many papers," say the examiners - see if you know anyone who passed

Spring 2007 NCE:Logbooks
Examiners give their verdict on the Spring NCE
- read the full reports here

League table for journalism courses to be launched by training body
Some colleges to win "course of excellence" label while others will gain standard accreditation

Law exam changes afoot to reflect growing use of online media

Journalism hopefuls in reality TV bid
Next reality show Scholar Hunt seeks new talent for skill-related show

Student newspaper stories taken up by national press
Postgrad trainees set target for flogging to the professionals

Journalism students to undergo 'hostile environment' training
Former military personnel will teach skills on personal safety, first aid, and kidnap and ambush avoidance

'Lost' shorthand exam papers are returned to journalism college
Students who were due to retake tests have now had their original papers marked

My path to working in newspapers - a sub's story: Part 4
Preparation is the key to a successful interview

My path to working in newspapers - a sub's story: Part 3
Career focus is vital to get your message across in a CV

My path to working in newspapers - a sub's story: Part 2
A week at a weekly proved crucial to getting a foot in the door

My path to working in newspapers - a sub's story: Part 1
A journalist shares his experience of getting qualified to boost his career and his salary

Multimedia qualification devised after positive press feedback
Video, blogs and online writing to come into new preliminary exams

Distinctions for first two students on investigative journalism MA
New vocational course believed to be the only dedicated investigative journalism MA in the UK

Journalism students to take exams again after papers are lost in post
College offers to cover extra costs as steps are taken to ensure papers don't go missing again

Low pass rate fear sparks extra exam date for journalists
So many people are expected to fail NCE paper that a new re-sit date has been added

Poole based journalism training company wins NCTJ backing
Course programme upgraded with multi-media options as trainer wins recognition

Subs training centre at The Argus wins NCTJ approval
Formal accreditation for course that will welcome first students next month

BBC reporter tells all on trip to Coombeshead College
Journalism hopefuls get the low-down from broadcaster

Newspapers led student to story - but seemed to have missed it themselves
Trainee followed story up after spotting comments on web forum

Brush with the law for media student vox-popping the locals
Trainee managed to turn the situation around after his credentials were called into question

Journalism students face retakes as shorthand exam papers are lost
Candidates' work was sent by recorded delivery but failed to arrive at NCTJ offices for marking

Subbing skills shortage tackled by new training centre at The Argus
Students will learn production skills in busy newspaper environment

Journalists' training body moves to launch online option
Prelim exam to help reporters operate in a multi-media environment is piloted

Award win follows exam success for Scots reporter
Inverness Courier reporter Helen Paterson lifts TS Murray Award

First candidates pass new NCTJ subbing exam
Three out of four gain qualification launched to meet industry needs

Sports journalist wins 1st team spot with Hawks
Ice hockey team place for scholarship news trainee

Glasgow students show professionals the way in news exercise
Naval base incident test wins Caledonian students a brace of awards

Former journalist takes on training role at industry body
Darlington College's Sue Campbell joins NCTJ board