News Summary:
On February 8, 2026, the National Student Television Association (NaSTA) opened submissions for its 2026 awards, hosted by LSU Media at Loughborough University. The annual event features 22 contested categories, including a new award for Sound. Previously, on November 7, 2025, the association began ticket sales for next year's Awards and Conference Weekend at Loughborough University, pricing them at £55, a £10 reduction from the 2025 event and nearly a 50% reduction over two years. This followed an October 15, 2025, announcement that the 53rd edition of the awards would take place from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29, 2026. Earlier, on August 15, 2025, LSUTV at Loughborough University was confirmed as the host for the 2026 Awards and Conference Weekend, with Maddie Douse named the host officer. LSUTV last hosted the 41st awards in 2014. On August 11, 2025, NaSTA opened nominations for 2025/26 Executive and Non-Executive Committee positions, including Communications Officer and Regional Development Officer for the Midlands and East England, with nominations closing on August 25, 2025.
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