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Radio Academy Fellowship awarded to Quentin Howard
The Radio Academy has awarded a Fellowship to engineering legend Quentin Howard. The Fellowship – the highest accolade The Academy gives to distinguished colleagues with a lifetime of service to radio and audio – was awarded at Radio TechCon, the industry’s technical and engineering conference. It was presented at the conference by existing Fellow Phil Riley, […]
Four new Fellows inducted at the 2021 Festival
Miranda Sawyer, Tony Moorey, Charmaine Noble-McLean, and Dixi Stewart honoured.
Announcing RAMP – our new Mentoring programme
Applications are now open for the first pan-industry mentoring scheme in UK audio.
The Radio Academy Festival will return on Wed 3 Nov
Mark your calendar for our annual day of debate, discussion and celebration.
Members Discount Code for Radio Days Europe
Get more than £150 off your Radiodays Europe ticket, if you’re a Radio Academy Member.
What’s Coming Up for The Radio Academy?
Blog post from Chair Helen Thomas, about some new initiatives coming soon
Bursary recipient reports from Podcast Day 24
Read how our bursary recipients found the 24hr podcasting conference.
ARIAS Noms announced with star-studded video
The nominees for the 2021 ARIAS have been announced, with an incredible video.
Radio Academy appoints Sam Bailey as Managing Director
Sam, who is a former Trustee of the Academy, starts the role immediately.
Audio & Radio Emergency Fund enters final round
One year since its launch, AREF is holding its final round, closing 26 April
ARIAS to be streamed live for the first time
The 2021 ARIAS will be streamed live for all Radio Academy Members to watch for free.
Announcing our Women In Radio & Audio series
A series of lunchtime webinars highlighting inspiring leadership and creative achievement.
Scotland Branch event: 40 Years of MFR, 9th Feb
A panel will join Garry Spence to tell the story of Moray Firth Radio.
Watch our free Disability in Audio & Radio webinar
Catchup on the latest in our Diversity & Inclusion series, with guests from across the industry
Three new Trustees elected to Radio Academy Board
Adele Cross, Will Jackson and Kathryn Anastasi have been elected to join the board.
Radio Academy AGM looks ahead to 2021
Incoming Chair Helen Thomas and Deputy Chair Nick Pitts look ahead to an exciting year of activity
Announcing the ARIAS 2021 Categories
Guest post from ARIAS Chair of Judges, Phil Riley detailing all the changes for 2021
New Academy Chair and Deputy Chair announced
Helen Thomas from Radio 2, and Nick Pitts from JazzFM to take up the new roles
The Radio Academy Shouts Out on Race
Yvonne Thompson, Chair of The Radio Academy writes at the start of Black History Month
ARIAS timeline announced: ceremony in May 2021
Content broadcast from 1st Oct 2019 to 31 Dec 2020 will be eligible
Show You’re Listening: donate to AREF
Donate online to the Audio & Radio Emergency Fund
Audio & Radio Emergency Fund: how to apply
Details of how to get support if you’re struggling during the pandemic