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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audio record of Open Forum 29(1973)Maths summer school at Stirling. Prep courses in Scotland to introduce students to study.
audio record of Open Forum 40(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU: D101.
audio record of Open Forum 43(1971)Regional edition from Yorkshire.
audio record of Open Forum 26(1975)Jack Singleton talks to Sir Peter Venables, Chairman of the Committee on Continuing Education....
audio record of Open Forum 22(1975)Mike Richardson on admissions figures. Binkie Power asks for help for disabled students at Summer...
audio record of Open Forum 43(1973)Background material developed by the briefing and training committee of the OU for the briefing of...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1971)Discussion on OU examination regulations and how the results are assessed.
audio record of Open Forum 10(1976)Marketing. Post experience courses.
audio record of Open Forum 09(1979)The programme looks at the agreement between the OU and CERN to film a major experiment. A scheme...
audio record of Open Forum 35(1979)Excerpts from earlier radio Open Forum programmes and an interview with Kenneth Robinson in which...
audio record of Open Forum 07(1979)The OU stand at the Ideal Home exhibition is discussed. Interview with Walter Perry, particularly...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1980)A discussion fo the OU's honours classification. Student replies to the last "Talking Point" and...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1978)The increasing cost to the student of OU courses and the possibility of mandatory grants for...
audio record of Open Forum 26(1979)Visit to the St.Austell Study Centre in Cornwall.
audio record of Open Forum 12(1980)The Vice Chancellor's advisory review paper on the OU is discussed with students.
audio record of Open Forum 03(1979)An interview with Jack Field on the work of the Survey Research Department. An Interview with...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1978)The programme looks at an informal study centre set up by students in the Stranraer area and also...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1978)A visit to the Menai study centre continued, see OF11(1978).Problems of studying in remote areas...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1979)An appeal for funds to allow the mixed physcial ability tours of Greece and Rome to go ahead....
audio record of Open Forum 33(1978)An interview with the OU Chancellor designate, Lord Briggs and with the University Librarian John...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1980)Student phone-in. OU students put questions on course choice to a panel of OU staff.
audio record of Open Forum 27(1979)A discussion on the cancellation of this year's OUSA Study Tour for the disabled.
audio record of Open Forum 04(1979) : Study Centre Special ; SouthendA question and answer session involving OU students and staff.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 30(1973)Courses in Educational Studies for 1974. Prof Gerry Fowler on E221. John Rayner on E351. Prof John...
audio record of Open Forum 04(1974)Applications for 1975. Criticisms from the OU students' association council. Report on the progress...
audio record of Open Forum 10(1977)Students at the annual OUSA conference are interviewed about the role of the student association in...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1977)Advice to new students on how to prepare for the OU.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1976)York Summer School.
audio record of Open Forum 3(1977)Letter box items.
audio record of Open Forum 20(1974)A students association meeting on the constitution of the association. The part the association...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1977)OU study techniques. Anxieties of students, criticism of OU system and suggestion for improvement...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1975)How to prepare for studying with the OU: M100 and MST281.
audio record of Open Forum 16(1976)Report on the OUSA National Conference.
audio record of Open Forum 6(1977)Problems of new OU students in coping with assignments discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 44(1973)Tutors teaching by correspondence.
audio record of Open Forum 27(1976)The prisoners scheme.
audio record of Open Forum 1(1975)The Vice Chancellor, Sir Walter Perry, talks to Jack Singleton about significant statistics...
audio record of Open Forum 44(1971)Meetings of interest to OU students. OU team and their chances in "University Challenge". Education...
audio record of Open Forum 4(1976)News for A305 students: another award for A305/09. Recent developments in OU courses. Discussion on...
audio record of Open Forum 41(1974)Discussion on the ways in which students can plan during the Christmas break for the start of the...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1975)The OU's response to the Russell report on the development of Adult Education (continuation of last...
audio record of Open Forum 39(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU:T100.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1974).Programme on Social Scientists - what makes a Social Science student.The case for Social Science...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1975)OUSA open day at Walton Hall.
audio record of Open Forum 03(1980)Reasons for sending fee reminders to students are discussed. The distance learning methods at...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1978)Naomi McIntosh and Richard Holmes discuss the role of the PVC Student Affairs. Lindsay Young...
audio record of Open Forum 26(1978)The special summer school at Maidstone prison for prisoners studying with the OU is visited. Some...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1980)Interviews with the Vice Chancellor, James Prior and a selection of the OU's latest graduates at a...
audio record of Open Forum Study Centre Special 3(1978) : DouglasA visit to the Douglas Study Centre on the Isle of Man, where OU staff answer questions put by...
audio record of Open Forum Study Centre Special 1(1978) : WeymouthA visit to the Weymouth Study Centre where members of the OU staff answer questions put by students.