Historical OU TV and Radio

The Open University has produced a number of series to inform students and a wider audience about the University. Series such as 'Open Forum' and 'Countdown to the OU' covered various topics such as methods of teaching, information about modules and guidance on areas such as summer schools. The OU Digital Archive Historical Television and Radio collection includes a small sample of the archive. The collection will grow as more contents are added.

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video record for A&E A&EThis programme looks at all the areas in an A&E department and the staff who come into contact with...
video record for Return to Skomer Return to SkomerThis programme revisits the island of Skomer after the Sea Empress oil spillage in 1995. The Open...
video record for Certificate prog promo Certificate prog promo
video record for Extensional tectonics TV20 Extensional tectonics TV20
video record for Open science society : towards one force of nature Open science society : towards one force of nature
video record for Science compilation for schools 1 : the wave-particle paradox Science compilation for schools 1 : the wave-particle paradox
video record for Science compilation for schools 2 : mechanics, a visit to the circus Science compilation for schools 2 : mechanics, a visit to the circus
video record for Science compilation for schools 3 : gases, the kinetic theory Science compilation for schools 3 : gases, the kinetic theory
video record for Science compilation for schools 4 : electronics, energy levels and spectra Science compilation for schools 4 : electronics, energy levels and spectra
video record for Science compilation for schools 5 : atomic energy levels, the origin of X-ray spectra Science compilation for schools 5 : atomic energy levels, the origin of X-ray spectra
video record for Economics of Risk And Insurance : Spacelines Economics of Risk And Insurance : Spacelines
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1985) : studying with the Open University Advisory programme for applicants 1(1985) : studying with the Open University
video record for Promotional regions role in O.U. courses presentation promo: behind the scenes Promotional regions role in O.U. courses presentation promo: behind the scenes
video record for Open Forum (1990) : August Open Forum (1990) : AugustLooking at holidays at Loughborough and Exeter University to see what is taught during the Summer...
video record for Working for change Working for changeThis looks at Racial equality in the work place
video record for Promo tape : African dance Promo tape : African dance
video record for Promo tape living choices Promo tape living choices
video record for Promo Tape HDTV Tech filler Promo Tape HDTV Tech filler
video record for Recruiting for quality Recruiting for quality
video record for Technology shorts 01 : the single life Technology shorts 01 : the single life
video record for Technology shorts 02 : gadgets galore Technology shorts 02 : gadgets galore
video record for Technology shorts 03 : money matters Technology shorts 03 : money matters
video record for Open University promo 1 Open University promo 1
video record for UNESCO Special What is science? Discovering reality UNESCO Special What is science? Discovering reality
video record for Geoff Brown remembered Geoff Brown remembered
video record for A passion for science : compilation of Mike Pentz programmes A passion for science : compilation of Mike Pentz programmesCompilation of television programmes in which Mike Pentz took part.
video record for KMi Stadium KMi StadiumThis programme shows Marc Eisenstadt introducing the KMi's work on remote telepresence.
video record for VC Promo open for business VC Promo open for business
video record for Open Campus 1 Open Campus 1
video record for Alvey image processing Alvey image processing
video record for Oceanography lecture 2 : seawater Oceanography lecture 2 : seawater
video record for Oceanography Lecture 4 : sediments and life in the sea Oceanography Lecture 4 : sediments and life in the sea
video record for Open Lecture VC: link between teaching and research in universities Open Lecture VC: link between teaching and research in universities
video record for OU promo: OUWW 98 VC1 OU promo: OUWW 98 VC1This promotional video is introduced by Sir John Daniel and emphasises the OU's global reach.
video preview image for Open Campus 1(1995) Open Campus 1(1995)Extracts of degree awards and speeches at the installation of Betty Boothroyd as 4th Chancellor of...
video record for Oceanography lecture 1 : the ocean basins Oceanography lecture 1 : the ocean basins
video record for Oceanography lecture 3 : currents, waves and tides Oceanography lecture 3 : currents, waves and tides
video record for Open Business School groups : tutor video Open Business School groups : tutor video
video record for Open Business School groups : corporate Open Business School groups : corporate
video record for Mastering Management Mastering Management
video record for Health and Social Welfare Promo tape Health and Social Welfare Promo tape
video record for Open Forum 43(1979) : OUSA National Conference 1979 Open Forum 43(1979) : OUSA National Conference 1979A look at the proceedings of this year's OUSA Conference at Keele.
video record for Open Forum 46(1979) : student societies in close-up Open Forum 46(1979) : student societies in close-upRepresentatives of a number of OU student societies explain the scope and aims of their societies.
video record for Open Forum 54(1980) : tackling TMAs Open Forum 54(1980) : tackling TMAsAdvice about writing essays from both staff and experienced students.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1980) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1980)
video record for Open Forum 61(1980) : adult education under siege? Open Forum 61(1980) : adult education under siege?This is a re-edit of of Open Forum 53 & 56
video record for Open Forum 62(1980) : reading education and everyday life Open Forum 62(1980) : reading education and everyday lifeThe second open lecture in which Professor John Merritt argues that reading education and...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1980) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1980)The programme gives advice to new OU students on how to study.
video record for Countdown to the Open University 2(1981) Countdown to the Open University 2(1981)The programme is aimed at people about to start an OU course for the first time. It was filmed in...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3(1981) Countdown to the Open University 3(1981)An introduction to the work of OU course teams, the financial assistance scheme, Summer schools and...