National Student Television Association, also known as NaSTA, is a privately owned organization headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1968, it operates with approximately 20 employees. The organization is dedicated to supporting, developing, and coordinating student television across the UK and Ireland, and it oversees the annual NaSTA Awards, which date back to 1973, recognizing student television activities that have been present in the UK since 1964.
On September 15, 2026, Alicia Borja assumed the General Management of NaSTA. Previously, on September 3, NaSTA opened affiliations for the 2026/27 academic year, providing members access to national awards, industry opportunities, technical support, and a network for student broadcasters across the UK. This followed the final notice for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) sent on June 17, detailing the order of business, candidate information for elections, and submitted motions. Earlier, on June 11, NaSTA announced the 2026 AGM would take place online via Zoom on Saturday, June 20, offering members an opportunity to vote on organizational direction and elect officials. Submissions for the 2026 National Student Television Awards, hosted by LSU Media at Loughborough University, opened on February 8, celebrating student television across 22 contested categories, including a new award for Sound.
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