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Journalism Training Stories 2008

Autumn 2008 NCE: What the examiners said
An at-a-glance guide to what moderators thought of the latest senior exams

Autumn 2008 NCE: News Interview

Autumn 2008 NCE: News Report

Autumn 2008 NCE: Newspaper Practice

Autumn 2008 NCE: Logbook

Pass rate for seniors exam drops below 50pc
78 out of 161 trainees gain senior status in NCE

Find out who qualified as a senior in autumn NCE
Just under half passed the latest batch of senior exams

Ex regional editor signs up cheeky MP
New political columnist for the Sport, extra training on offer from the NCTJ, and more news in brief

University launches masters in financial journalism
Scottish centre offers first ever postgraduate finance course

Reporter gets in touch with his feminine side
Gazette hack samples some 'guy-liner', accolade for racing editor – and more news in brief

Survey highlights need for mix of skills
Shorthand and video-editing must go hand in hand, report concludes

New direction predicted for journalism exams
Qualifications chief outlines possible vision for the future

Editors in plea to save shorthand
Core skill must not be compromised, conference told

Cardiff and Sheffield named as the top colleges
NCTJ recognises the best UK colleges for future reporters

Assistant editor scoops top NCTJ prize
South Wales news chief honoured for journalism training contribution

Photographers pass new video journalism trial
NCTJ launches new element to photography National Certificate Exam

More MPs join fight against staff pay freeze
EDM opposes pay stall, Evening Chronicle wins green prize – and more news in brief

Sheffield centre awarded top marks for journalism
University ranks highest for courses and student satisfaction

Regional press editors line up for journalism training event
Senior figures to discuss journalism in a multimedia age

Paper celebrates top award for business guide
EDP wins top honours, MEN publisher to go under digital microscope, and more news in brief

New training video for shooting stars of journalism
NCTJ guide for reporters learning the art of video journalism

Training council unveils journalism awards shortlist
Judges note "good use" of Freedom of Information Act

Editors urged to take part in training survey
Results will shape future of journalism training

Journalism students taught to write press releases
Portsmouth college breaks down traditional barriers

21st century journalism course opens its doors
Oldham centre adds first-ever journalism course to university's portfolio

Experienced trio joins university journalism team
Cardiff welcomes new academics as teaching year begins

Lecturer aims to teach "real law for journalists"
New legal beat for financial writer

Journalism teacher to chair Labour conference debate
Political platform for campaigning columnist

Journalism exams to reflect importance of video
NCTJ announces raft of changes to pre-entry courses

University bolsters journalism teaching line-up
Suzanne Franks the latest addition to Medway team

Training body welcomes new board director
Financial expert Alison Moore joins NCTJ

New board appointments for journalism training body
Belfast Telegraph and Guardian supremos join NTCJ decision makers

Two new additions to journalism masters' course
Nick Bevans and Claire Dean join Glasgow's multimedia post-grad programme

Multimedia journalism course set for launch
Three-year degree aims to keep pace with digital revolution

Paper teams up with uni in new training partnership
North Wales students to gain weekly newsroom experience

Reporters named as NCE award winners
Nicola, Ian, Edward and Neil each win £250

Two thirds achieve success in summer journalism exams
Training council hails 'impressive' NCE results

Journalism college to train Nigerian officials
Africans come to UK to learn media skills

Top flight first job for journalism graduate
UCLan student lands radio job covering Premiership football and Olympics

New qualification board for journalism training body
NCTJ brings together chief examiners for new joint-venture to oversee development of multimedia training

Journalism graduate hits presidential campaign trail
Student boosts her CV on prestigious broadcast programme in Washington DC

New photography chief for journalism training body
Steve Phillips is new chairman as NCTJ's announces four additions to its photography board

Journalism students in McCann scoop
Family spokesman Clarence Mitchell doorstepped as he left lecture

Disappointed journalism graduates offered financial lifeline
NCTJ extends grants deadline for shortlisted candidates on Mirror's cancelled journalism training scheme

Journalism trainees invited to rate their course
Next generation of journalists given a voice on new training website run by press sub-editor

Publisher pulls plug on journalism training places
Shortlisted candidate 'gutted' by decision to withdraw sponsorship

Virtual shorthand teachers for journalists of tomorrow
NCTJ's annual shorthand seminar looks at online future for vital journalism skill

Popular ex-editor lands new training role
Murray Morse to be new editorial consultant to develop NCTJ's courses

Journalism training body gives thumbs up to five UK centres
NCTJ panel accredits fast-track and MA courses

PA to launch degree in press photography
Agency joins forces with Grimsby institute to teach next generation of snappers

Training body gives green light to four journalism courses
Stamp of approval for "excellent training"

Off-diary success brings award for journalism trainee
Prize was the culmination of course where students produce weekly news pages with real stories

Journalism training school to launch new Masters course
University of Brighton currently planning new sports course for 2009 launch

YouTube video help for journalism students
Author's free tutorials for NCTJ exams, Evening Post photographer's model mission – and more news in brief

Success for snappers in NCE photography exam
Four photographers from local press pass latest round of training exams

Student journalists complete video training on PA course
Transformation programme for Press Association course as it moves from print to multimedia

'Training standards key' to multimedia future - editors' chief
Work will ensure next generation of trainee journalists is well-equipped

Award-winning reporter opens new £300,000 journalism training centre
University of Brighton welcomes Andrew Jennings for lecture and opening ceremony

Where do trainees study for professional journalism qualifications?
The National Council for the Training of Journalists shows us where its candidates came from...

New journalism degree is ready for students to take their seats
NCTJ recognises University of Kent course at new campus

Prizes for journalists who excelled in their exams
Four newly-qualified reporters have been handed awards

News report 'most difficult' part of spring NCE for journalists - examiners' report
Click through to find out what the examiners thought of this season's candidates

Spring 2008 NCE: News Report

Spring 2008 NCE: News Interview

Spring 2008 NCE: Logbooks

Spring 2008 NCE: Newspaper Practice

Spring NCE results: More than 100 trainees qualify as senior journalists
See who qualified - and read what the examiners thought of the test

Spring NCE results: Find out who qualified as a senior in the recent journalism exams
Check out the full list of successful candidates

News agency opens new north-west office and training base
Free workshops also on offer at company's new Manchester home

Key national training role for former award-winning investigative journalist
Crime reporter, newspaper law expert and published author replaces veteran Peter Cole at the NCTJ

University launches new magazine journalism course
Diploma joins portfolio of newspaper and broadcast courses at Nottingham centre

Journalism training fund secures grants worth £300,000
Training funds can continue helping would-be journalists from socially diverse backgrounds

Transatlantic training bursary is worth at least $40,000
Fulbright Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism is open to applicants

What qualities do newspaper editors look for?
Key information on becoming a journalist

Tips from the top
Anita Syvret, of the Gloucestershire Echo, reveals how to get that all-important job

"Feet flat on the floor... now, smile and breathe!"
Shorthand Part I:
Tips and tricks from an expert

"It is imperative that you attempt writing in shorthand"
Shorthand Part II:
Speed development

"There's no such thing as luck!"
Shorthand Part III:
Preparing for the exam

Journalism workshops gear up for important exams
Nervy trainees can get a boost at tutor sessions

Former Echo editor launches university's latest media training course
The course details practical methods of reaching an audience through effective media management

Journalism training centre to close
But new journalism courses expected to be running at other universities in coming academic year

Trainee hack enjoys Blair interview to kick-start his cuttings file
PA trainee made front page of the Chronicle - and followed up exclusive with inside spread and a local celeb...

Journalism training bursary scheme now embraces digital age
Online course applicants can now apply for funding worth up to £10,000

Would-be hacks to benefit from new online knowledge base
Regional press man asks: "Do you want to beajournalist.co.uk?"

Future journalists meet industry trainers for first student council
"Hugely useful exercise" as training council seeks views of courses and colleges

Journalism students grill training chiefs in landmark meeting
New council gives journalism students their say on key training issues

New journalism studies grant worth nearly £10,000 up for grabs
Guardian owners offer new bursary scheme at Leeds college

Six-month shorthand success for journalism student
Student celebrates passing 120wpm benchmark on his birthday

Sheffield graduate lifts prestigious Cudlipp journalism award
Plus: ID of defendant to remain secret, sensitive inquests debate - and more news in brief

Regional newspaper editor heads up new sports training programme
Training council launches new certificate for would-be sports reporters

New national body to hear student views on journalism training
Aim is to give students a greater say about courses, qualifications and policy

Manchester shootings mapped online
Plus: Trainee scoops byline after first day of course; picture editor's move, and more news in brief

Student journalist could save £10,000 with new scholarship
One lucky journalism trainee could find themselves nearly £10,000 better off in three years time

Fast track journalism training course comes out on top
Sheffield College leads the list of the UK's top ten industry-accredited courses

Student successes take up their first jobs in journalism
Graduates win jobs in global news organisations