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March 18, 2010
Student protests after journalism course is axed
Quality of teaching bound to suffer say trainees

March 15, 2010
Student journalists find tweets won't win seats
Would-be reporters carry out BBC Politics Show survey

New prizes on offer in annual student press awards
Herald-run scheme to recognise best columnist and new media

March 12, 2010
Former PA chief to be journalism professor
Paul Potts to pass on wisdom to next generation of students

March 08, 2010
Journalism students launch style magazine
Monthly started life as portfolio project

March 04, 2010
Regional trainer bows out after 33-year career
Cricketing friendship led to return to newspapers

February 25, 2010
Journalism scholarship scheme opens for applicants
Prestigious programme offers bursary for US masters course

February 19, 2010
Journalism students to quiz leading media figures
Yorkshire university prepares for 'Journalism Week'

February 18, 2010
Deadline day coverage provides web hits boost
Transfer window operation gives journalism students 'huge buzz'

February 16, 2010
Press Association to launch London training course
Agency hopes to repeat Newcastle success in capital

Journalism students in call for cheaper exam fees
Industry training body hosts annual feedback session

February 12, 2010
Row erupts over 'celebrity journalism' degree
Senior academic in attack on 'Mickey Mouse' courses

February 04, 2010
Journalism students have their say on training body
NCTJ meets next generation for Q&A and panel discussions

February 02, 2010
New journalism qualifications under forum spotlight
NCTJ's new multimedia exam structure to undergo scrutiny

January 29, 2010
US-born journalist takes on top NCTJ role
New head of accreditation appointed at training body

January 25, 2010
Echo transfers in new team members for deadline day
Rookie recruits to get taste of a busy newsroom

January 21, 2010
College takes media course on the Ho Chi Minh trail
Initiative designed to help country's growing media sector

January 20, 2010
Journalism college to focus on specialist reporting
Training centre to highlight environment and arts coverage

January 19, 2010
Journalism students receive bursary boost
Latest Diversity Fund beneficiaries announced

January 12, 2010
Long-serving journalism tutor bids farewell
Former Northern Echo and Times journalist embarks on retirement

Winners of student shorthand competition revealed
New book on its way to Teeline champions

January 07, 2010
Deadline looms for new sports journalism exam
Time running out to sign-up for first NCE for sports reporters

January 06, 2010
Crime correspondent achieves unusual double
Photographer ditched camera to become wordsmith

December 18, 2009
Pass rate tops 50pc for November NCE
Number of trainees entering exam up 35pc in 2009

Top trainees scoop 'best in class' prizes
Quartet recognised for performance in latest NCEs

November NCE: What the judges said
Full run-down of examiners' comments on each of the four papers

December 17, 2009
Regional daily slaps work-ex ban on students
Move follows launch of student publication

Top trainee photographers named in annual awards
Midlands duo crowned best from 2009's new 'seniors'

December 16, 2009
Colleges team up for new journalism courses
Trio of courses launched via new working partnership

December 10, 2009
Journalism tutor wins trip on Orient Express
Long-serving teacher recognised for outstanding contribution

December 09, 2009
Students to be tested on knowledge of Facebook
Preliminary exam overhauled for multimedia era

Revealed: The best place to study journalism
Top colleges listed in annual NCTJ awards

December 04, 2009
University launches three new journalism masters
Centre expands portfolio with trio of academic programmes

December 03, 2009
It's tough out there admits training chief
NCTJ chairman stresses importance of multimedia skills

December 01, 2009
Top blogger joins line-up for skills conference
Journalist-turned-MP to impart multimedia tips

Pass rate goes up for photography trainees
Two third gain senior status in NCTJ exams

November 30, 2009
Let-down students offered free shorthand tuition
Journalism trainer steps up after class cancelled by unversity

November 27, 2009
Lifetime achievement award for Paul Delmar
Renowned press photography tutor is 'unsung hero'

November 25, 2009
Student newspaper recognised in US press awards
Midlands title first from UK after taking runner-up spot

November 23, 2009
Shorthand course cancelled due to lack of demand
Only 10pc of final year journalism students opted for Teeline classes

Regional editor among 'Question Time' panel
Stellar line-up for Journalism Skills Conference event

November 16, 2009
Finest future journalism talent recognised in awards
Rookies and students rewarded in second NCTJ scheme

November 12, 2009
Shorthand 'more necessary than ever' - NCTJ chief
Fletcher defends skill in multimedia age

November 10, 2009
Watchdog investigates NCTJ over exam gaffe
Students sit same exam paper twice in one year

Shorthand pass rate up says training body
Numbers taking exam rise for third successive year

November 06, 2009
Journalism training chief quits post after six weeks
Commute too far for ex-EADT deputy editor

November 05, 2009
Argus signs up students as community bloggers
New reporting venture for would-be journalists

November 03, 2009
Date set for exam resit after college blunder
Photography students to retake law paper next month

October 30, 2009
Student lands YP splash on second day of placement
School cake tale brings plaudits for trainee

October 28, 2009
Trainee passes shorthand exam - with broken arm
Bad break fails to deter Herts Ad reporter

October 26, 2009
Papers offer paid work-ex to journalism students
Herald and Times teams up with college in new training venture

Annual reunion for City's 'Class of '76'
But where are the two missing alumni?

October 22, 2009
Press photography student enters twilight world
Football pic earns Australia trip for young snapper

October 19, 2009
Sir Harry speaks up for journalism training
Legendary editor started out with "hazy idea of the law"

Multimedia journalism under conference spotlight
BBC Scotland to host second Journalism Skills Conference

October 16, 2009
Students help out with bomb anniversary coverage
Lucky trio win Brighton placements

October 15, 2009
Journalism student on the ball with book venture
NCTJ student charts history of the Three Lions

September 30, 2009
Top trainees rewarded for public affairs exams
Cash and kudos for best performing journalism students

September 28, 2009
New NCE for sports journalists ready for launch
Candidates can now enter the new 'senior sports reporter' qualification

September 23, 2009
Former EADT deputy takes on journalism training role
Tony Loynes joins NCTJ as new accreditation chief

Gala dinner to mark college's 10th birthday
Proceeds of event to go to Journalists' Charity

September 10, 2009
Journalists to be taught how to tweet
Journalism school launches e-course for Twitterers

September 09, 2009
Trainee's life story features in national newspaper
Journalism student tells of travelling childhood in Ireland

September 08, 2009
University launches health journalism degree
Course claimed to be only one of its kind in Europe

September 03, 2009
Seven trainee journalists receive bursaries boost
Latest Journalism Diversity Fund beneficiaries announced

August 18, 2009
Lecturing comeback for axed former editor
Weekly news chief was made redundant in JP shake-up

August 17, 2009
Scots launch new sports journalism degree
Centre claims course is first of its kind in Scotland

August 14, 2009
Reporter achieves highest NCE grade for five years
Vicky Carr scores best grade since new structure introduced

Pass rate for NCE falls 16pc but entrants up
See the full list of candidates who passed exam

Summer NCE: What the examiners said
Candidates shorthand found wanting say training chiefs

August 13, 2009
Students may refuse to retake law exam
Row over college blunder hots up

Olympic experience for would-be sports journalists
University launches new degree in run-up to 2012

August 12, 2009
Students face exam retakes after college blunder
Law paper invalidated by industry training body

August 03, 2009
Students benefit from training grant boost
Latest batch of hopefuls receive NCTJ funding

July 10, 2009
Whatever happened to the class of '74?
Student journalist group shot resurfaces 35 years on

June 30, 2009
Discounted workshops for 21st century journalism
Multi-platform training for modern-day reporter

June 26, 2009
European recognition for journalism school
Lincs centre honoured with unanimous approval

June 19, 2009
Journalism student lands ITN Washington posting
Trainee goes from Falmouth to Capitol Hill

June 09, 2009
Students rewarded for 'priceless' shorthand skill
Journalist's tool remains as vital as ever says editor

June 04, 2009
Sports journalism degree praised by broadcasters
UCLan course is first to achieve accreditation

May 28, 2009
Quartet of accolades for Edinburgh University
Scottish capital leads way in annual journalism awards

May 21, 2009
Pass rates increase for photography NCEs
Twelve candidates made it through latest exams

May 15, 2009
Glasgow leads way in student press awards
Shortlist announced for celebration of rookie talent

May 14, 2009
New centre for journalism officially opens
NCTJ boss to give keynote speech

May 01, 2009
Trainee nails swine flu splash between law exams
Student had 45 minutes to stand-up scoop

April 30, 2009
Student gets daily paper splash in first week
Front page Argus scoop for journalism trainee

April 27, 2009
Parky opens university's new journalism centre
Fully-digital operation to equip students for 21st century journalism

April 24, 2009
Training body launches digital publishing diploma
New postgrad course aimed at 'traditional' media types

April 20, 2009
Almost half of trainees pass latest NCE
Highest entry for two years expected to drop

Cash and plaudits for newly-qualified senior reporters
Find out who took £250 and the examiners' awards in the spring NCE

Spring 2009 NCE: What the examiners said
An at-a-glance guide to what moderators thought of the latest senior exams

Spring 2009 NCE: News Interview

Spring 2009 NCE: News Report

Spring 2009 NCE: Newspaper Practice

Spring 2009 NCE: Logbook

April 15, 2009
PA cancels journalism training programme
Multimedia graduate scheme shelved for now


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