Xpression FM - 50th Anniversary Celebrations DescriptionDate: Saturday 7 February 2026 Times and Locations: In conversation with’ Panel event - Peter Chalk building, Newman Green lecture theatre from 14:00 - 15:30 Evening celebration event - Forum Building, Forum Kitchen from 18:30 - 21:00 Cost: £0. This event is free to attend but you will need to book your place by adding the relevant tickets to your basket and completing the check out process. Please ensure you select the GENERAL ADMISSION ticket along with the panel event and/or the evening celebration.
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Exeter student radio station – now known as Xpression FM. As so many students, who are now alumni, have at one time been a part of the Xpression FM broadcasts, we in the alumni office are working alongside the Student Station Manager to celebrate this milestone year with events taking place on campus on Saturday 7th February 2026.
‘In conversation with’ Panel event and Q&A 2pm to 3.30pm - Peter Chalk building, Newman Green lecture theatre. We will be hosting a ‘in conversation with’ panel event and Q&A with the following alumni, speaking of their time on the radio station, how it has helped them to where they are now in their career, and hopefully some funny stories along the way! • Jon Kay (Politics, 1992) - TV presenter, BBC Breakfast and BBC News • Ted Kravitz (Politics, 1996) – TV presenter, Sky Sports Formula 1 • Simon Clark (PhD Mathematics, 2018) – Science Communicator, Video maker, Podcast creator, and author. • Simon Vigar (Politics, 1991) - Royal Correspondent, ITN/Channel 5 News
Evening celebration event 6.30pm to 9pm – Forum Building, Forum Kitchen. Complementary drinks and canapes will be served on arrival, then there will be a cashless bar to use for the rest of the evening for you to purchase your own drinks. This will be a great opportunity to network with fellow alumni, and current students who are members of the radio station.
We would also like to create a digital pin board for the event, so do please share anything you have from your time as part of the student radio station by emailing pictures etc to: d.watson@exeter.ac.uk If you are travelling back to campus for this event and need overnight accommodation, do check on our website for various discounts that the Alumni have access to for hotels in Exeter - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/alumnisupporters/benefits/discounts/ 1.) GENERAL ADMISSION (Please select and complete if you are attending ANY part of this event)2) In conversation with Panel3) Evening Celebrations |
