The NCTJ has held a series of virtual meetings of its student council after coronavirus restrictions left it unable to hold a conference in person.

The organisation has hosted three bespoke virtual events to give student representatives on its accredited courses the chance to meet with each other, quiz editors and give feedback to the NCTJ team.

Students attended the events via Zoom according to which sector they are studying in: further education and independent courses, undergraduate, postgraduate, and as apprentices and community news reporters.

The NCTJ says this has allowed it to deliver “a succinct and dedicated event to students in each sector”.

Student representatives on one of the virtual meetings

Emma Robinson, accreditation manager at the NCTJ, said: “Connecting with our student representatives is a highlight of the NCTJ’s calendar and it’s been fantastic to still meet with these students through our virtual student council events.

“We have still been able to give students the opportunity to meet with each other, ask questions to the NCTJ team and feedback any concerns, as well as quizzing editors about starting careers in the journalism industry.”

The final student council event for apprentices and community news reporters will take place on Tuesday from 10am to 12pm.

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