Launch of The Switch

On 5 December Suffolk New College launched its brand new 24 hour radio station "The Switch". The Switch is available to listen on line at www.theswitchlive.com. The station is run for and by the students. Initially the responsibility of the CAM Media BTEC second year radio specialists, the hope is to open slots on The Switch to all students at the College.

Staff and students involved have been overwhelmed by the support and interest both in and outside the college. Already alliances with Student Union will help "The Switch" be another important voice for the students being able to inform as well as entertain.

Local radio star Nick Pandolfi from Town102 officially launched the station he was impressed at the level of professionalism and enthusiasm of The Switch team and noted "radio networking means less and less opportunity for training. This makes ventures such as The Switch invaluable to give the guidance and experience for our next generation of broadcasters".