Air3 Radio is the
student radio
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station of the
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling (, gd, Oilthigh Shruighlea (abbreviated as Stir or Shruiglea, in post-nominals) is a public university in Stirling, Scotland, founded by royal charter in 1967. It is located in the Central Belt of Scotland, built w ...
. Air3 Radio broadcasts a full schedule during normal semester dates (September - December and February - May) and a limited number of shows within holiday and exam periods.
The station currently has shows running from 07:00 - 03:00, 7 days a week.
History
Radio Airthrey was set up in the early 1970s as Scotland's first campus-based student radio station. The station was later rebranded as 'Air3 1350' and most recently 'Air3 Radio' reflecting the change in technology and broadcasting technique.
The student radio station was a highly recommended club for University of Stirling Students. However, once the COVID-19 pandemic began memberships were in short supply. In May of 2022, a new committee began making preparations to revitalize the society from the ground up in its first redevelopment since 2009.
Committee
Air3 Radio is made up of almost 170 members and contributors. Throughout the year they present shows, produce live broadcast and sessions, interview bands, and create features to educate and inform the public and students alike.
There is a strong music team that deals with all aspects of label communication and processes, reviews, playlists and gives feedback to musicians both signed and unsigned from all over the world.
In keeping with the University of Stirling Student Union Constitution, the Air3 Radio Society is run by an elected committee.
The current station manager is Tanner Mulay.
Past members
Many members of Air3 have gone on to have successful careers within radio and the wider creative media industries, they include:
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Greg McHugh
Greg McHugh (born 5 January 1980) is a Scottish actor. He is the creator, writer and star of the BBC1 comedy series '' Gary: Tank Commander''. He also played Howard in the Channel 4 comedy '' Fresh Meat''.
Early life and education
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Gary: Tank Commander (TV Show)
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Ally McCrae
Ally McCrae (born 1987) is a radio DJ best known for presenting the BBC Introducing show on BBC Radio 1 with Jen Long. He previously presented the BBC Introducing in Scotland show until it ended in June 2012. He is co-creator of Detour Scotland.
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– Former BBC Radio 1 - Nations programming
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Michael Hines
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– Director of
Still Game
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See also
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Student Radio Association
The Student Radio Association (SRA) is a representative body which supports and acts on behalf of the UK student radio community, comprising radio stations that are associated with or linked to a place of education. It is a not-for-profit organi ...
References
External links
Air3 live webstream
Student radio in the United Kingdom
University of Stirling
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