Royal Television Society
British television charity hosting industry debate, awards and education.
Established in 1927, the Royal Television Society brings television makers, students and industry leaders together through awards, education and debate. The society welcomes anyone interested in television as a member.
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The Royal Television Society is an educational charity devoted to television’s creative and technical work. It began as the Television Society in 1927 and received its Royal title in 1966. Membership is open to people interested in the medium, including students and those working in the industry. Its activities extend across the UK and Ireland through national and regional centres. [Royal Television Society](https://rts.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do).
The society runs conventions, panel discussions and awards covering journalism, programmes, production crafts and student work. Its bursary schemes provide financial help and mentoring for students from low-income backgrounds. Careers events and training offer further routes into the industry. Broadcasters and producers take part in these activities, while the society’s own function is education and discussion across television.
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