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 02(1982)Interview with a new OU graduate, Sister Jennifer of the Convent of Jesus and Mary near Buckingham...
audio record of Open Forum 26(1980)Report of the fire at Alexandra Palace. Interview with disabled actors from the show "Sideshow". A...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1981)1) A look at the 'U' courses on offer to OU Students. 2) The problem of drop-out at third and...
audio record of Open forum 31(1981)1) Excerpts from the 1981 General Assembly. 2) Interviews with the head of the BBC-OU Productions...
audio record of Open Forum 26(1982)1) The extension of OU studies to non-UK nationals in Brussels is discussed. 2) A look at OU...
audio record of Open Forum 07(1981)1) Report on the `Prometheus Project', an OU post-graduate project looking at applications of solar...
audio record of Open Forum 29(1982)1) Interview with a student who gave up his job to study with the OU full time. 2) A look at the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1982)1) Interview with the author of the book 'The Skeptical Feminist'. 2) News round-up. 3) A look at...
audio record of Open Forum 22(1982)1) The activities of the OU International Office and its Documentation Centre are examined.
audio record of Open Forum 20(1980)A debate on the value of OUSA to students and to the University.
audio record of Open Forum 27(1981)1) Ways of helping students meet rising course fees discussed. 2) Interview with an OU student who...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1980)An interview with a teacher who has been awarded the OU's Diploma in Reading Development. A...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1982)The press conference for new OU graduates at the Waldorf Hotel, London. Excerpts from the speeches...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1982)1) Interview with the author of 'A Backstairs to a Degree' which traces the history of extra mural...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1981)Study centre special from the Newport I.O.W. study centre continued from previous programme....
audio record of Open Forum 18(1982)The programme, in the form of a student phone-in, looks at course choice and conditional...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1980)A discussion of and excerpts from the play "Educating Rita"
audio record of Open Forum 29(1981)The programme looks at the annual weekend school organised by the OU M500 Society.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1983)1) A look at a credit transfer scheme which will allow OU history students full time study for one...
audio record of Open Forum 14(1985)A student talks about his decision to stay at home to look after his children, another describes...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1985)Preparation for Summer School. The Science and Engineering Research Council and the OU. Recognition...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1983)Visit to the Chichester study centre where OU staff answer questions put by students.
audio record of Open Forum 08(1983)The 10th Annual OUSA Conference at York University continued.
audio record of Open Forum 03(1986)Full time and isolated students. An advice line in East Anglia and drought relief in Eritrea.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1984)Short courses run by the OU through SATUP and the OU Business School are discussed in this programme.
audio record of Open Forum 07(1982)A look at current research at CERN and the OU connection with the agency. The new videocassette...
audio record of Open Forum 31(1983)1) Interview with OU graduates on impact of the OU degree on their lives. 2) Excerpts from OUSA...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1983)An appeal for students to become OUSA representatives. A look at OU Music Study Packs. A discussion...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1983)A look at the new OU MSc course in mathematics. The work of the OU Psychological Society is...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1983)Interview with the History Today Young Historian of the Year Competition winner. What to pack for...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1985)Martin Sullivan talks about higher degrees in the OU and post graduate students Suzie Baverstock...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1985)Discussion of TAD292 Arts course, from inception to closure, content of course, students...
audio record of Open Forum 05(1984)Visit to the new regional centre at Penrith in Cumbria.
audio record of Open Forum 02(1986)Funding the OU. First impressions from new students. Information leaflets on course subject areas.
audio record of Open Forum 22(1981)The work of the OUs Co-operative Research Unit is discussed. A scheme to allow British Subjects...
audio record of Open Forum 07(1985)Preview of the agenda for the OUSA conference at York. Former OU student Dr Alison Dunn talks about...
audio record of Open Forum 03(1985)Discussion on the OU cassette loan scheme, the OU's grant and the effects of the cuts, an older...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1983)1) Interview with Brian Rix on the work of MENCAP. 2) The OUSA Permanent Secretary explains what...
audio record of Open Forum 22(1984)Interview with the editor of "Sesame" on its award of the Lord Crook trophy. A look at plans to...
audio record of Open Forum 06(1986)A look at CE study packs. A new course for Women into Management and a lighthearted look at the...
audio record of Open Forum 09(1984)Second programme looking at excerpts from OUSA National Conference.
audio record of Open Forum 01(1984)The OU graduate press conference.
audio record of Open Forum 12(1985)Discussion with new Dean of Science, Neil Chalmers. Advice on choosing a course for next year and...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1984)1) A look at DESMOND the OU microcomputer for students and courses associated with it. 2) The OU...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1985)Problems faced by remote students, giving as examples a student on the Isle of Skye and a...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1985)John Conteh explains why he decided to follow an OU course. Advice on what to do when you complete...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1983)1) Members of the A281, E355, T392, A361 course teams discuss these new courses for 1984. 2) News...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1985)Norwich City Councils use of the OU. 'Starting your own business' course. Older students in the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 07(1983)The 10th Annual OUSA Conference at York University.
audio record of Open Forum 01(1986)Annual graduates press conference. David Grugeon answers questions from the press. Recent graduate...