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The future of marketing to students

A third of those at Radio 1 have a background in student radio (SRA).

All those involved in student radio already demonstrate their drive, ambition and talent, as all work on a voluntary basis to enhance their future in media and other areas.

Not only presenters and produders, student radio helps to form incredible managers, technicians, graphic designers, marketers, business heads, accountants and lawyers. All the posts that are required in commercial radio are run by the students in every level in the University.

Previous student station members include Alex Zane (MTV, Channel 4), Simon Mayo, David Davis (Shadow Home Secretary), Marsha Shandur (XFM), Rollo Armstrong (Faithless), Peter Hunt (BBC Royal Correspondent), Tim Smith (BBC Radio 2), Mark Russell (BBC Radio 3) Jonathan Brown (Smash Hits), Matthew Bannister (Five Live and Radio 1), Richard Allinson (Radio 2), Leona Graham (Virgin Radio), Neil Fox and Timmy Mallet!