The studio and production area was based in the School of Media, Art and Design within the Luton campus of the University of Bedfordshire.

[citation needed] In 2001, the station was broadcast online for the first time, and started the careers of many radio professionals of today.

In September 2004, Luton FM broadcast online for the first time outside of its usual May remit.

[citation needed] In 2010, the station name was changed to Radio LaB, and broadcast on the internet.

[citation needed] The station is managed by final-year students, and their final university grade is based on their performance organising, promoting and running Radio LaB.