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4 Feb 2021

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Best places to find positive news

When reading or watching the news, it can sometimes be hard to find stories that put a smile on your face – so we thought we’d help by giving you a list of the best places to find positive news.

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25 Jan 2021

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How to stay motivated during lockdown

With most of the UK back in lockdown restrictions, many journalists are struggling to remain positive – which is why we’ve put together some inspiring pieces of advice on how to stay motivated during lockdown.

13 Jan 2021

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Best journalism newsletters to subscribe to

From jobs and opportunities to personal insights into the industry, here is our list of the best journalism newsletters to subscribe to.

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8 Jan 2021

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Best journalism films to watch

From investigative dramas to hilarious comedies exploring the highs and lows of the media industry, here is our list of the best journalism films to watch!

Photo collage of the best things that happened at News Associates in 2020, with 2020 in bold white lettering over the top. Descriptions of images from top left, going clockwise: The NCTJ careers guide front cover, featuring News Associates trainee Nadine White and the title ‘Do you want to be a journalist?’ Trainees Kishan, Ella, Jen and Sam posing with their awards for top exam results at the NCTJ Diploma Awards. Lucy Dyer, Laura Garcia and Emma Bentley posing for a selfie at the Women in Media Conference in Manchester. News Associates’ yoga instructor Emma Lindsay doing a yoga pose, wearing a black and white floral jumpsuit in front of a bush with red flowers. Trainee Kate Pounds smiling and doing Braille shorthand on a Braille note-taking device – she is wearing a white T-shirt and is sat at a wooden desk. Manchester head of journalism Andrew Greaves with Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan at JournoFest this year. Trainee Ellen holding a shorthand sign made out of newspapers which says ‘buy a newspaper.’

19 Dec 2020

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20 great things that happened at News Associates in 2020

At News Associates we’re all about celebrating the good things in journalism. And while there’s no denying this year hasn’t played out how we expected, one thing has stayed the same – the amazing achievements of our News Associates trainees, alumni and staff.

A candid shot of people on stage at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence in 2018. You can see graduate Jess Cripps in a beautiful emerald green sparkly dress posing for a picture holding her framed certificate which her mum is taking on an iphone which you can also see in shot. Other people, including head of journalism Andrew Greaves, are milling around.

15 Dec 2020

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News Associates recognised across NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist

With 11 nominations across seven categories News Associates once again dominate the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist.

Three trainees on our journalism courses sat socially distanced with a Perspex screen splitting the desk sitting in front of computers watching a screen showing Aussie Rules football.

3 Dec 2020

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News Associates commits to in-person delivery for NCTJ courses

At News Associates we are committed to delivering our highly-practical multimedia journalism courses – aiming everyone for the gold-standard NCTJ qualification – while also keeping our trainees and staff safe.

30 Nov 2020

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A-Z guide to journalism

From top tips to the golden rules of reporting, here is our A-Z guide to journalism.

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6 Apr 2020

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Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! News Associates staff and trainees make most of online learning

Our newsrooms may have fallen uncharacteristically silent but News Associates trainees certainly haven’t – but would you expect anything else?

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11 Feb 2020

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News Associates presents JournoFest 2020: News Associates graduates – where are they now?

Taking the first steps of your journalism career can be daunting, but a panel of News Associates graduates shared some tips, writes News Associates part-time trainee George Ramsey.

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