Industry bodies 
Some of these are policy makers, others offer career and/or training advice 

• BECTU - specialist trade union for the media industry 
• Broadcast Journalism Training Council - helps colleges provide the best possible courses for the training of radio, television and on-line journalists
• Community Media Association - also run short courses and workshops for community groups and individuals, including in radio production
• Ofcom - the regulating organisation for the whole of the broadcasting industry
• The Radio Academy - Professional association for people working in radio in the UK - runs regular Masterclasses and networking events
• Skillset - the Sector Skills Council for the Audio Visual industries (broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging)
• Skillset Careers - (was Skillsformedia - a partnership between Skillset and BECTU) - professional careers advice for anyone trying to get in or get on in the media

Training providers offering courses which include radio
Please let us know of other providers which you think should be included. 

• Bournemouth Media School at Bournemouth University 
• Broadcast Training Ltd - works in partnership with local colleges, including Lambeth College
• Canterbury Christ Church University College - Department of Media
• University of Central England (UCE), Birmingham - Media and Communications 
• University College Chester - Media Department
• City University - Department of Journalism - London
• CSV Media - Media Clubhouses and Media Training
• De Montfort University, Leicester
• Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College - runs A Level and BTEC courses
• University of East London - including courses in the School of Media & Cultural Studies
• Goldsmiths College, University of London - Department of Media and Communications
• University of Greenwich - School of Humanities
• University of Kent
• Lambeth College, London
• Lancaster University - Media and Cultural Studies
• Lincoln University - Faculty of Media and Humanities
• London College of Communication (formerly the London College of Printing - now part of the University of the Arts, London) - Courses include Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Sound Arts, TV and Radio Production
• University of Luton - Department of Media, Art and Design
• Napier University, Edinburgh - School of Communication Arts
• Royal National College for the Blind
• RNIB Redhill College, Soundscape Centre - radio training for the visually impaired 
• University of Sunderland 
• The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College
• University of Teesside - School of Arts & Media
• Thames Valley University - London College of Music & Media (LCMM)
• University of Westminster - School of Media, Arts and Design (based at the Harrow campus)

Specialist media

• Broadcast - online version for subscribers to Broadcast magazine
• Media Guardian - the Guardian's Monday Media section plus more reports and information
• The Radio Magazine - Comprehensive coverage of UK radio - online and by subscription

Other useful contacts

• Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB) - Access radio station for Bradford
• Churches' Media Council (formerly CACLB - Churches Advisory Council for Local Broadcasting) 
• Desi Radio - community radio station for the Southall area, broadcasting from the Panjabi Centre
• Forest of Dean Radio - community radio station for the Forest of Dean area
• Radio Studies Network - UK based network of radio researchers and teachers
• Sound Radio - Community radio station for East London, run by Sound Vision Trust (SVT)

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