New academic year, new look for our online publications
News Associates’ in-house websites South West Londoner and Mancunian Matters have a fresh new look.
NCTJ diploma upgraded to Level 5 qualification
As we enter a new digital age of journalism, the NCTJ qualification level has been updated to reflect the complex multimedia skills delivered on their accredited courses.
Free yoga classes offered to all News Associates trainees
After working hard each week to master their essential journalism skills, our trainees will now get the chance to attend free remote yoga sessions on Sunday mornings.
100% of final year News Associates undergraduate trainees pass 100wpm shorthand
100% of final year journalism trainees on our first-ever undergraduate degree programme have passed their 100wpm shorthand exam.
Blind News Associates trainee passes 100wpm Braille shorthand
An inspirational blind NCTJ trainee journalist has passed her 100 words-per-minute Braille shorthand exam at News Associates.
Must-read books about journalism if you want to become a journalist
If you are considering becoming a journalist, or indeed, if you are in the early stages of your journalism career, then I recommend reading the following titles. Believe me, they make a nice change from pouring over McNae’s and Cartwright, writes News Associates Manchester part-time trainee Gemma Corby.