"University Radio Falmer" (abbreviated to "URF)" was one of the first student radio stations in the country, founded in 1976. It now broadcasts via digital audio broadcasting and via the internet. The station has a daytime schedule, and during the evening offers a range of genre programming, all from Sussex students. "URF" also runs a news service. It won a bronze award in the "best scripted programming" category in the 2008 UK Student Radio Awards. The station also holds the former BBC Radio Director Helen Boaden and Sky News journalist Kit Bradshaw among its alumni.