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 Science compilation
video record Open Day compilation
video record Screen First : Science Shack 2 - Can you walk on water?Part of a new series of science based challenges.
video record Wish You Were HereThis programme follows a group of disabled students and their helpers as they participate in an...
video record Maths shortsThe first of these five minute programmes looks at the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence,...
video record In other words : live or let die
video record Woodlands - Scotland
video preview image for The History of the Hour Record The History of the Hour Record A look at how science has impacted the development of The World Hour Record (the record for the...
video preview image for The OpenScience Laboratory The OpenScience LaboratoryThe OpenScience Lab (OSL) is the OU's online laboratory for practical science teaching that is open...
video preview image for Technology TechnologyHave you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel...
video preview image for Forces ForcesA cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these...
video record Open Forum 07(1971)In this Open Forum programme Naomi McIntosh chairs a studio discussion made up of a panel of...
video record Open Forum 04(1971) : programme 4Discussion with the Vice-Chancellor on academic credibility and on the formation of a students...
video record Open Forum 11(1971) : Open quiz finalFinal of Open University inter-regional quiz along the lines of "University Challenge" introduced...
video record Chemistry compilation
video record Open Forum 05(1972)Introduction to the credit systems for Open University courses.
video preview image for Open Forum 08(1972) : general assembly Open Forum 08(1972) : general assemblyOpen Forum at the general assembly.
video record Open Forum 09(1972)A look at the organisation and problem areas of the south west region.
video record Open Forum 12(1972)The role of course tutors and their contributions to studying at a distance are discussed.
video record Open Forum 11(1973)Open University Geological Society field trip to the South coast. Several members, mostly Open...
video record Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at StirlingProgramme in 2 parts - Summer school at Stirling including excerpts from the North Sea Oil...
video record Congregation 1973 : degree ceremony, Alexandra Palace
video record Open Forum 03(1974)News round-up followed by an interfaculty discussion on Open University course construction at the...
video record Open Forum 08(1974) : University of East Anglia summer schoolVisit to the Summer School at the University of East Anglia. It includes excerpts from a dramatic...
video record Open Forum 04(1975) : OUSA conference, LiverpoolA report from the OUSA National Conference at Liverpool University with clips from the Open...
video record Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander ParkBob Rowland talks about the Japan Prize with film of his trip to Japan. Ken Jones reviews his...
video record Open Forum 06(1975)Open Day at Walton Hall and a look at Wayne State University in Detroit which show similarities...
video record Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975)
video record Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975)
video record Open Forum 13(1975)An introductory programme for new students, looking at various aspects of the OU system.
video record Open Forum 01(1976)A visit to publishing and design studio; work of the Brain Research Group; Naomi McIntosh and...
video record Open Forum 05(1976) : student representationHistory of student representation in the OU, explaining the revised arrangements for 1977. Extracts...
video record Open Forum 06(1976)Programme on the handicapped student featuring 1) British Council reception for Valerie Saunder's...
video record Open Forum 10(1976) : OUSA open day 1976 at Walton HallA look at the Open Day exhibitions including a discussion of what IET does with David Hawridge and...
video record Public debate on the Government's education policy
video preview image for Physiology PhysiologyA scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such as Rebecca...
video record Semiconductor electronics education committee : minority carriers in semiconductorsThe experiment in this film is based on work first reported as "Investigation of Hole Injection in...
video record Demonstration programme : the faculty of educational studies.
video record A touch of Herstein
video record Regional Tutorial Services : demonstration programmeThis programme describes the Open University's regional structure for student support. It outlines...
video record Royal Astronomical Society Lecture : not seeing is believing : the astronomy and physics of black...A Royal Astronomical Society Lecture.
video record The great fish hunt
video record Convergence on L-1
video record Departmental Compilation.Extracts from several OU programmes from each faculty.
video record Open Forum Comp(1975)Two students visit Walton Hall and talk to OU staff in the following departments: Graphics, Project...
video record Life and times of John Dalton
video record Demonstration Programme : remote blackboard.
video record The television studio : a training programme.
video record Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific...
video record Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography