📸 Behind the Lens, Beyond the Conflict: Mental Health & Photojournalism in the Arab World a new study commissioned by Rory Peck Trust following a yearlong study by Dr Lauren Walsh & Khaled Nasser. 🔗https://rorypecktrust.org/news-and-insights/agency-can-protect-photojournalists-mental-health-study/

Calling broadcast journalism students! 🎥🎬 Last chance to enter your work for the Broadcast Journalism Training Council Awards 2026 - closes today. Best TV news feature, Best radio news report, and Best podcast. @BJTC_UK Enter now: buff.ly/Q06LglC

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A running list of opportunities...

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#NUJ: Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October 🎬🎥 Come and learn from our broadcasting panel experts! Foreign correspondent @alexcrawfreports.bsky.social in conversation with Emmy-nominated filmmaker @gioulleri63.bsky.social and @rosesrebellion.bsky.social. Book now: buff.ly/KhpVPWT

Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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"The union is determined to ensure that any reforms deliver on its priorities - equal treatment for all, an end to stand down, and secure jobs for as many as want them." - NUJ Guardian Chapel rep buff.ly/iJwa2Tl

The Guardian ends casual status

The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.

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From our friends at @wijuk.bsky.social - this is excellent, practical training. Starts Wednesday! AI for Journalists Course: 10 Sessions - book now: buff.ly/kvx9a2Q

AI for Journalists Course: 10 Session Bundle | Women in Journalism

7 Oct-9 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm

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Some solid advice here - and thoughtful questions. A wise conversation. "Coaching is important in our profession – where it hasn't really been more than just friends saying, 'I'll help you with this.' It’s about mindset, money, and building a career." buff.ly/SHafOi7

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Susan Grossman at our October meeting

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Freelance Oct26: The 'largest theft of labor in human history' - AI confession. Read the story: buff.ly/av15za4

The 'largest theft of labor in human history' - AI confession | The Freelance

Microsoft science director's view on what they're doing

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OUP wants to lay off almost 50 staff in the finance department and outsource their work to a tech company in India. This Wednesday Oct 7 12:30-1:30 we'll be joining the @unitetheunion.bsky.social rally at the Walton St entrance to support the staff and tell OUP to Stop off-shoring jobs!

Ways to make journalism pay - 6 days to go! 📣 We have a great line-up - some brilliant speakers. 4 panels on making money (& keeping more of) it, investigative journalism, and broadcasting assignments, plus 1:1 clinics. Last few tickets remaining. Book Now: buff.ly/KhpVPWT

Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes

Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes

Derbyshire county council accused of ‘worst kind of double speak’ as it denied banning local democracy journalist but said his inquiries will be ignored Rows over potholes and a viral story about a garden gate have led to Reform UK’s latest confrontation with local media, after one of its councils announced it would refuse to engage with a reporter behind the stories. Reform-run Derbyshire county council has been accused of setting a “dangerous precedent” after withdrawing all cooperation with Eddie Bisknell, a Derbyshire Live journalist who is publicly funded to cover local democracy. Continue reading...

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For #BlackHistoryMonth, the NUJ is exploring the role journalists play in 'Honouring our Communities.' Coming up: Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture on 20 Oct. We'll hear from @nesrinemalik.bsky.social on black narratives in the media. Book now: buff.ly/dMNe1Ab

Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices

This year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life.

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📣 Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October PANEL: a deep dive into investigative journalism with @john-mcevoy.bsky.social @declassifieduk.org; Alan Harraden - called 'Q' for his undercover work, @graceliv.bsky.social and @gioulleri63.bsky.social. Join us! Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1

So pleased you can make it! 🤗 #WaysToMakeJournalismPay

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How to make #book #journalism pay. @nujlfb.bsky.social's full day event in London Oct 10th features an expert panel on book publishing with top tips on getting commissioned and pitching your book. londonfreelance.org/fl/2609makin... We're coordinating travel from Oxford. DM us if you're interested

Ways to make journalism pay - 10 October 📣 Panel 2: Making money from books - the pleasures and pitfalls of publishing. With editorial consultant Anna Hervé, Commissioning ed April Peake, Book Pitch Doctor James Spackman, and Sarah Burton, SoA. Shaping up to be a great day! 🤗

Are you raising children while freelance? 📣 Members - tell us how you juggle parenting with freelance work. We want to know how we can help you. Take the survey: buff.ly/OPqIp1E

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📆 Ways to make journalism pay - 10 Oct Discover strategies to cash in on journalism and make your passion pay off! Panel 2: Making Money from Books - w/ editorial consultant Anna Hervé, Bloomsbury commissioning editor April Peake and book pitch doctor James Spackman. Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1

Lionel Morrison memoir launch - Wed 30 Sep 📓 Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Lionel Morrison and the publication of his memoir ‘Footprints: A Black Journalist’s Fight Against Apartheid in South Africa and in Exile’. Book now: buff.ly/TAbnY6S

Freelance Sep26: Trust tech translation? 'ddim yn debygol o gwbl!' Your regular reminder not to trust machine translation of any kind... buff.ly/JBig93y

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your regular reminder

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Still time to get your entries in!

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If your journalism has made a difference over the last year you now have an additional five days to submit your entry for consideration in the 2026 British Journalism Awards - sponsored by STARLING. The deadline for entries has been extended to Wednesday, 29 Sept. pressgazette.co.uk/press-gazett...

📆 Ways to Make Journalism Pay - 10 Oct Panel 1: Making money & keeping (the right amount of) it - w/ Noon founder Eleanor Mills; Tax director Eric Longley; travel writer & ILM-certified coach Susan Grossman; NUJ trainer Steve Mathieson Last few tickets. Book now: buff.ly/ZceSdO1 #journalism #NUJ

Want to show your support for workers and the BBC? Sign our joint petition⬇️ www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba... @bectu.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @writersguildgb.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk

Back Workers. Back Our BBC.

Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month. The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl...

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Workers at the prestigious medical journal The Lancet are striking for the first time in its 200 year history over inadequate pay. The work they do is essential for advancing medical research and for public health and wellbeing. @nujofficial.bsky.social

The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September (from 12pm) to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan. NUJ members and supporters are welcome to attend. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, pays tribute to Martin O'Hagan and explains why the union continues to call for justice 25 years after his murder. NUJ members will gather for a vigil in Writer's Square, Belfast, at 12pm today. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tri...

Tribute to Martin O’Hagan

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the murder of Martin O’Hagan 25 years ago today.

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"The union strongly encourages BBC workers to stand with us and get involved in the union. Working together gives us a stronger collective voice and helps us fight to protect jobs and programming.” #BackTheBBC Get involved: buff.ly/YrEeKLN

BBC heading for avoidable 'doom spiral' with constant cuts, says NUJ

The NUJ has warned that the BBC risks becoming trapped in an avoidable “doom spiral”, harming both workers and UK audiences, if the nation’s broadcaster continues its regime of brutal cuts.

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Freelance Sep26: Trouble with the Anthropic AI claim? - what to do if you're not a US taxpayer. Let us know how it's going. buff.ly/qWMHGLZ

Trouble with the Anthropic AI claim? | The Freelance

What to do if you are not a US taxpayer

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SURVEY: raising children while freelance 📣 How do you juggle being a parent with freelance journalism? We want to know what we can do to support you. If you're a member and parent - take the survey: buff.ly/OPqIp1E

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Tell us your priorities

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Expanding Horizons: The Black Diaspora Story and the Media Backlash Against Equity. @NesrineMalik, Guardian columnist, is our guest speaker at the '26 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, in honour of the trailblazing journalist. 20 Oct, 7pm. Register now: buff.ly/upxjU1b

#Türkiye 🇹🇷: The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on #pressfreedom. @ictu.bsky.social From yesterday's rally in Dublin: buff.ly/8JXW5Zl

NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists

The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom.

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