Blog
Read the Journalism Diversity Fund blog to find out how current students are finding their journalism training, and learn about life as a trainee journalist from past bursary recipients.
NCTJ Student Council – “Never give up”
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
I recently attended the NCTJ Student Council at the University of Salford in MediaCityUK.
NCTJ Student Council - “Journalism should be fun”
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
I have been pulled to various parts of the UK for the sake of NCTJ training.
Write and tell stories that represent the world you live in
Friday 10th February 2012
Let me begin by writing that the best stories come from journalists who are invested in the subject matter.
Dreams of becoming a magazine journalist
Wednesday 25th January 2012
Choosing to pursue a career in journalism at a time when the job market is bleak could seem like an unwelcoming challenge. For me, it was a challenge I was ready to take on.
A bursary of hope by Marcus Ryder
Thursday 8th December 2011
A few weeks ago I gave a talk about the work I do as editor of BBC Scotland current affairs to a lecture theatre full of aspiring journalists.
“Becoming a ‘proper’ journalist...is turning out to be a good choice”
Monday 21st November 2011
To describe my life now – two months into the MA Newspaper Journalism course at Nottingham Trent University – I am going to borrow a quote from my recent interview with comedy ninja Gina Yashere: “I’m hustling. I’m doing alright. I’m hustling”.
“The Journalism Diversity Fund has made this possible”
Tuesday 1st November 2011
On Friday, 17 June I received the news that kept my dream of pursuing a career in journalism alive.
My first month on an NCTJ accredited course
Thursday 27th October 2011
After a month of juggling work and study as a part-time NCTJ Multimedia student at News Associates, Manchester, I’m still on a high.
“There is no other job I would rather be doing”
Wednesday 5th October 2011
When you grow up in Northern Ireland you are surrounded by news. Sometimes the stories will be light and forward looking. Often, they are sorrowful and serious, recalling the difficulties of the past.
Can’t afford your journalism training? The Journalism Diversity Fund can help
Tuesday 23rd August 2011
The Journalism Diversity Fund was a beacon of hope for me at a time when I felt I could never afford journalism training. I didn't have thousands of pounds to pay for a course and my future prospects did not look promising.
