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Journalism Training Stories 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

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'

Colleges team up for new journalism courses
Trio of courses launched via new working partnership

Journalism tutor wins trip on Orient Express
Long-serving teacher recognised for outstanding contribution

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

University launches three new journalism masters
Centre expands portfolio with trio of academic programmes

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

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

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

Lifetime achievement award for Paul Delmar
Renowned press photography tutor is 'unsung hero'

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

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

Finest future journalism talent recognised in awards
Rookies and students rewarded in second NCTJ scheme

Shorthand 'more necessary than ever' - NCTJ chief
Fletcher defends skill in multimedia age

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

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

Argus signs up students as community bloggers
New reporting venture for would-be journalists

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

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

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

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?

Press photography student enters twilight world
Football pic earns Australia trip for young snapper

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

Students help out with bomb anniversary coverage
Lucky trio win Brighton placements

Journalism student on the ball with book venture
NCTJ student charts history of the Three Lions

Top trainees rewarded for public affairs exams
Cash and kudos for best performing journalism students

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

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

Journalists to be taught how to tweet
Journalism school launches e-course for Twitterers

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

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

Seven trainee journalists receive bursaries boost
Latest Journalism Diversity Fund beneficiaries announced

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

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

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

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

Students face exam retakes after college blunder
Law paper invalidated by industry training body

Students benefit from training grant boost
Latest batch of hopefuls receive NCTJ funding

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

Discounted workshops for 21st century journalism
Multi-platform training for modern-day reporter

European recognition for journalism school
Lincs centre honoured with unanimous approval

Journalism student lands ITN Washington posting
Trainee goes from Falmouth to Capitol Hill

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

Sports journalism degree praised by broadcasters
UCLan course is first to achieve accreditation

Quartet of accolades for Edinburgh University
Scottish capital leads way in annual journalism awards

Pass rates increase for photography NCEs
Twelve candidates made it through latest exams

Glasgow leads way in student press awards
Shortlist announced for celebration of rookie talent

New centre for journalism officially opens
NCTJ boss to give keynote speech

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

Student gets daily paper splash in first week
Front page Argus scoop for journalism trainee

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

Training body launches digital publishing diploma
New postgrad course aimed at 'traditional' media types

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

PA cancels journalism training programme
Multimedia graduate scheme shelved for now

Cultures converge at European journalism event
UK university plays host to major forum for first time

Masters degree courses praised by training watchdog
Report highlights multimedia course's "dazzling range"

On-the-job training course gains seal of approval
Newspaper group teamed up with college in ground-breaking partnership

Journalism book updated for digital age
Uni lecturer looks at investigations for book's new edition

Jobless hacks offered cut-price training courses
Programme designed to help journalists find new careers

Newspaper petitions Number 10 over train contract
Plus: Record entry for equine journalism awards, new role for crime reporter – and more news in brief

New sports journalism course launched
Distance learning course for would-be sports hacks

Downturn 'will be blessing in disguise' - Satchwell
Future of journalism is bright says editors' boss

University prepares for student journalism event
European scholars flock to Midlands for annual forum

Newspaper launches pioneering digital diploma
New partnership gives students chance to publish work

Journalism student council becomes permanent fixture
Trainees to meet bosses annually – and a round-up of journalism training news

Journalism students told to forget about degrees
NCTJ student council hears vocational training is key

Journalism course applications up despite downturn
Job cuts fail to quell demand for training

Journalism bursaries worth £5,000 up for grabs
Students have just a month to apply for Guardian scheme

Journalism student wins Sky News placement
Memorial prize for would-be sports reporter

Memorial service for ex-Journalists' Charity chairman
Plus: New tips website for photographers – and more news in brief

Community editor moves to senior training role
Glen Oldershaw leaves Essex Chronicle for NCTJ

New public admin book for journalism students
Senior examiner's book aims to ease students through exams

Photographers go 'green' for annual award
Plus: How the police lost £2,000, graduate scheme open for applications – and more news in brief

New figures show shorthand alive and kicking
Pass rates on the rise compared to 2007 numbers

Widow bids for award set up in husband's memory
Trainee journalist aims to follow in late partner's footsteps