87.8 UCFM
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Since 2019, UCFM has been governed by UC's Faculty of Arts and Design (FAD). Student volunteers produce most of the station's content with staff members running day-to-day operations. Alongside its capacity as a [[Community broadcasting|community broadcaster]], UCFM is considered an educational resource by the University. This has meant a majority of student volunteers come from UC's [[journalism]] and [[Sports journalism|sports media]] programs. UCFM is also partnered with The Owl, an online [[student publication]] run at the University.{{Cite web |last=UCFM |title=Home |url=https://ucfm.com.au/ |url-status=live |access-date=19 April 2026 |website=ucfm.com.au}} |
Since 2019, UCFM has been governed by UC's Faculty of Arts and Design (FAD). Student volunteers produce most of the station's content with staff members running day-to-day operations. Alongside its capacity as a [[Community broadcasting|community broadcaster]], UCFM is considered an educational resource by the University. This has meant a majority of student volunteers come from UC's [[journalism]] and [[Sports journalism|sports media]] programs. UCFM is also partnered with The Owl, an online [[student publication]] run at the University.{{Cite web |last=UCFM |title=Home |url=https://ucfm.com.au/ |url-status=live |access-date=19 April 2026 |website=ucfm.com.au}} |
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UCFM transmits on FM 87.8 MHz across the District of [[Belconnen]]. It has a broadcast range of approximately |
UCFM transmits on FM 87.8 MHz across the District of [[Belconnen]]. It has a broadcast range of approximately two kilometres surrounding UC’s main campus. The station also broadcasts [[Internet radio|online]] through the UCFM website and the [[iHeartRadio]] platform. Alongside radio, UCFM publishes student-produced programming and [[Podcast|podcasts]] on its website and a number of audio streaming platforms, including [[Spotify]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The station began transmitting on 10 August 1994 as "CUE FM". CUE FM was originally operated by a student society, under the governance of the University of Canberra Union (UCU). Its studio was first located in the UC [[Refectory]], found within Building 1 of UC’s Bruce campus. |
The station began transmitting on 10 August 1994 as "CUE FM". CUE FM was originally operated by a student society, under the governance of the University of Canberra Union (UCU). Its studio was first located in the UC [[Refectory]], found within Building 1 of UC’s Bruce campus. |
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In 2015, operations were transferred to a team of student and alumni volunteers with the station rebranded as "87.8 UCFM". The station transitioned to a predominately music-based broadcast, positioning itself as “Canberra's Alternative”. Their broadcast included [[Top 40 (format)|Top 40 Pop]], [[Indie music|Indie,]] and [[Alternative music|Alternative]] music. During this time, the station was transmitting across [[North Canberra]] from a studio within The Hub, a central complex in UC’s main concourse. 87.8 UCFM received no funding from the UCU or the University and covered operating costs through sponsorships, donations, membership fees, and by broadcasting a minimal amount of advertising. |
In 2015, operations were transferred to a team of student and alumni volunteers with the station rebranded as "87.8 UCFM". The station transitioned to a predominately music-based broadcast, positioning itself as “Canberra's Alternative”. Their broadcast included [[Top 40 (format)|Top 40 Pop]], [[Indie music|Indie,]] and [[Alternative music|Alternative]] music. During this time, the station was transmitting across [[North Canberra]] from a studio within The Hub, a central complex in UC’s main concourse. 87.8 UCFM received no funding from the {{abbr|UCU|University of Canberra Union}} or the University and covered operating costs through sponsorships, donations, membership fees, and by broadcasting a minimal amount of advertising. |
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From 2019, the University moved the station under the governance of FAD. FAD officially relaunched the station in 2021 as "UCFM". This rebrand included a new tagline for the station, now dubbed “Canberra’s #1 Student Station”. These changes also saw purpose-built studios installed in Building 9. This placed UCFM in close proximity with much of the University's communications and media production programs.{{Cite web |last=University of Canberra |author-link=University of Canberra |title=School of Arts and Communication |url=https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/arts-design/about-us/school-of-arts-and-communication |url-status=live |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=University of Canberra}} |
From 2019, the University moved the station under the governance of {{abbr|FAD|Faculty of Arts and Design}}. {{abbr|FAD|Faculty of Arts and Design}} officially relaunched the station in 2021 as "UCFM". This rebrand included a new tagline for the station, now dubbed “Canberra’s #1 Student Station”. These changes also saw purpose-built studios installed in Building 9. This placed UCFM in close proximity with much of the University's communications and media production programs.{{Cite web |last=University of Canberra |author-link=University of Canberra |title=School of Arts and Communication |url=https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/arts-design/about-us/school-of-arts-and-communication |url-status=live |access-date=18 April 2026 |website=University of Canberra}} |
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On 10 August 2024, UCFM celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting.{{Cite web |last=UCFM |date=15 July 2024 |title=UCFM’s Birthday Bash! |url=https://ucfm.com.au/ucfms-30th-birthday-bash/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 April 2025 |website=ucfm.com.au}} |
On 10 August 2024, UCFM celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting.{{Cite web |last=UCFM |date=15 July 2024 |title=UCFM’s Birthday Bash! |url=https://ucfm.com.au/ucfms-30th-birthday-bash/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 April 2025 |website=ucfm.com.au}} |
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