Flaxman Broadcast Centre

Compact three-camera studio broadcasting facility, suitable for a variety of podcasting, news, sports and current affairs programming.

The Flaxman Broadcast Centre consists of a compact three-camera studio floor and an open plan visual and audio production gallery. It is primarily used for podcasting, news, sports and current affairs broadcasts and can accommodate a variety of set-ups, requiring single or multiple presenters and/ or guests. The facility was officially opened by then BBC Director-General, Greg Dyke, in 2004. 

Equipment

Green Screen Area

Broadcast Centre Gallery

Vision Mixer

Staff

Photo of Flaxman Broadcast Centre

Location

  • L020
  • Flaxman Building
  • College Road
  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • ST4 2DE

Opening Times

Monday - Friday, 9am - 9pm. 

Hub

Media and Communications Hub

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021