GU2 is the radio station run by the students of the University of Surrey in Guildford, Surrey, England,[1] which broadcasts on 1350AM[2] during term-time. It is a long term Restricted Service Licenced broadcaster operating under an Low-power AM License.[2] GU2 also broadcast online during term time at http://www.gu2.co.uk
[edit] History
The radio station started out as University Radio Surrey in 1972, before being rebranded as Guildford Campus Radio (GCR) in 1990. In 2001 the radio station was renamed GU2 after the postcode prefix of the area surrounding the University campus.[3][4] Following the rebranding GU2 won the title of "Best Station" at the 2002 SRA Awards reflecting the pursuit of an innovative format featuring favorites such as the J-Team, Ben Lander, Gareth Davies and a fair smattering of Greek language and religious content overnight. GU2 has also won the award for "Best Interview" at the 2010 SRA awards. James Alexander won the award for his interview with Sue Doughty, member of the Liberal Democrats.
In 2004 the radio station was visited by the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex as part of his trip to the University.[5] Also in that year GU2, along with many other UK student radio stations, faced a crisis when the Student Broadcast Network (SBN) closed down. SBN had not only been providing the station with a source of income, but also providing news and music programmes to fill gaps in the schedule.[1]
Other notable visitors include Cliff Richard who was interviewed by the station.[6] In more recent times members have conducted interviews with We Are Scientists, Wheatus, Alter Bridge, Glasvegas, The Twang, The Commitments, Venga Boys, Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip, Empire of the Sun, Ivyrise, Anberlin, Faithless and White Lies.
[edit] Organisation
GU2 Radio is a society and is run by a committee elected at annual general meetings held at the university. All students of the university are eligible to stand and vote in these elections. The GU2 society has a constitution based on that of its parent body- the University of Surrey Students' Union. The current station manager is James Bale.
[edit] Current Committee
| Committee Member |
Position |
| James Bale |
Station Manager |
| Sarah Cooper |
Assistant Station Manager |
| Lee-Anne Gough |
Treasurer |
| Phill Nathan |
Programme Controller |
| John Sharpe |
Technical Manager |
| Liam Conroy |
Head of Music |
| Sam Tovey |
Head of Show Production |
| Daniel Friar |
Head of Marketing |
| Lana Peswani |
Head of Advertising & Promotions |
| Emma Armitage |
Head of Sound Production |
| Sophie Stokes |
Head of News |
| Andy Smith |
Webmaster |
| Lorna Salmon |
Head of Events |
| Richard Blackburn |
Press Officer |
| Sam Limbert |
Sports Editor |
| Aimee Vivian |
Street Team Leader |
| Jemma Slater |
Social Secretary |
[edit] Station Managers
| Station Manager |
Year |
| Gareth Davies |
2000/01 |
| Nathan Witaker |
2004/05 |
| Tom Knight |
2005/06 |
| Owen Hindley |
2006/07 |
| Barney Leavers |
2007/08 |
| Jack Colby |
2008/09 |
| Rebecca Wood |
2009/10 |
| John Bannister |
2010/11 |
| James Bale |
2011/12 |
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Coordinates: 51°16′13.44″N 0°40′21.25″W / 51.2704°N 0.6725694°W / 51.2704; -0.6725694
