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 Open Forum (1991) : June Open Forum (1991) : JuneCan computers play a role in distance learning - are they essential to a course? John Naughton...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : July Open Forum (1991) : JulyLooking at teacher training - OU courses for teachers into business and industry. Students with...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : September Open Forum (1991) : SeptemberSeptember is the month for evening class enrolling. Adult Education - is it under threat?.
video record for Open Forum 07A(1991) : studio debate on access courses and other issues Open Forum 07A(1991) : studio debate on access courses and other issuesStudio debate in the form of a question and answer programme. A look at access courses at Milton...
video record for Open Advice 9: Becoming A Student Open Advice 9: Becoming A Student
video record for Science promo : learning for life Science promo : learning for life
video record for Open Forum 93(1984) : Myth, microscope and mystery : a personal view Open Forum 93(1984) : Myth, microscope and mystery : a personal viewHow can religion and science be reconciled? Russ Stannard gives a personal view. (Open Lecture...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4(1984) Countdown to the Open University 4(1984)Financial assistance for OU students. OUSA services and activities. OU Information Services.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1984) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1984)Advice for students on how to apply to study with the Open University.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1984) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1984)Advice on how to study with the OU.
video record for Open Forum 97(1984) ; expectations and realisations Open Forum 97(1984) ; expectations and realisationsThe programme looks at how a group of students from the Preston area, first shown on Open Forum six...
video record for Open Forum 101(1985) : Graduates press conference 1985 Open Forum 101(1985) : Graduates press conference 1985Students talk about the way in which the OU has helped their careers. Dr Horlock and Brian Oakley...
video record for Open Forum 100(1985) : a sound alternative Open Forum 100(1985) : a sound alternativeThis programme looks at recent developments in the use of micro-computers and speech synthesizers...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 2(1985) Countdown to the Open University 2(1985)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3(1985) Countdown to the Open University 3(1985)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4(1985) Countdown to the Open University 4(1985)
video record for Open Forum 103(1985) : Defend the OU: campaign report Open Forum 103(1985) : Defend the OU: campaign reportThe personal and career benefits of gaining an OU degree.
video record for Open Forum 104(1985) : OUSA national conference Open Forum 104(1985) : OUSA national conferenceOUSA national conference 1985
video record for Open Forum 108(1985) : Ritchie Calder Memorial lecture - Towards the future: the role of the Open University Open Forum 108(1985) : Ritchie Calder Memorial lecture - Towards the future: the role of the Open...Lord Briggs gives an analysis of the OU's performance to date and speculates on its future importance.
video record for Open Forum 109(1986) : prospects for the OU in 1986 Open Forum 109(1986) : prospects for the OU in 1986The prospects for the OU in 1986. The effect of funding reductions and is there a role for...
video record for Using libraries Using librariesThe programme shows how a library operates and can help the OU students with their studies. The...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1986) : studying with the Open University Advisory programme for applicants 1(1986) : studying with the Open UniversityWhat is it like to be an OU student? Advice on what is in offer and how to apply.
video record for Open Forum 116(1986) ; VC's lecture: continuing education for industry Open Forum 116(1986) ; VC's lecture: continuing education for industryLecture by the Vice-Chancellor: Continuing education for industry. The role and courses provided...
video record for Open Forum 114(1986) : Open Campus Open Forum 114(1986) : Open CampusTwo recent events on campus are featured in this programme. The first is the official opening of...
video record for Open Forum 120(1987) Open Forum 120(1987)This programme returns to the subject of home computers and looks at alternative prospects for...
video record for Open Forum 121(1987) Open Forum 121(1987)This programme covers the OUSA Conference at the University of Warwick and a variety of issues are...
video record for Open Forum 122(1987) Open Forum 122(1987)One of the issues discussed at the OUSA Conference is revisited - that of students who are...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1987) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1987)Advice for people preparing to do OU courses.
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...
video record for Open Forum 65(1981) : learning to look Open Forum 65(1981) : learning to lookLord Briggs lectures about the need for a greater visual appreciation of our environment. He makes...
video record for Open Forum 67(1981) : preparing for summer school Open Forum 67(1981) : preparing for summer schoolStudio discussion of the aims and advantages of summer schools and advice for students about to go...
video record for Open Forum 68(1981) : no handicap to learning Open Forum 68(1981) : no handicap to learningDisabled Students from Region 13 talk about why they enrolled with the OU, special problems they...
video preview image for Open Forum 69(1981) : building for partnership Open Forum 69(1981) : building for partnershipA detailed look at the facilities of the new BBC Production Centre, at Walton Hall, including...
video record for Open Forum 70(1981) : general assembly 1981 Open Forum 70(1981) : general assembly 1981Film of the 1981 General Assembly which received the Vice Chancellors report, discussed the report...
video record for Open Forum 71(1982) : updating the professional Open Forum 71(1982) : updating the professionalLecture by John Horlock at Imperial College, London about the OU's plans for updating engineers and...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 2(1982) Countdown to the Open University 2(1982)Advice for new students about the following: using printed course units; the role of tutor...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3(1982) Countdown to the Open University 3(1982)Advice for new students on the following summer schools. Organisation of OU studies. The OU...
video record for Open Forum 72(1982) ; students meet the vice-chancellor Open Forum 72(1982) ; students meet the vice-chancellorDiscussion between four students and the Vice Chancellor about issues facing the Open University in...
video record for Open Forum 73(1982) : graduates press conference 1982 Open Forum 73(1982) : graduates press conference 1982Speeches at the 1982 Graduate Press Conference, followed by the Press question to John Horlock...
video record for Open Forum 74(1982) : OUSA national conference 1982 Open Forum 74(1982) : OUSA national conference 1982Motions discussed: admission of 18-21 year olds to the OU: recognition of OU degrees by...
video record for Open Forum 75(1982) : a question of continuing Education Open Forum 75(1982) : a question of continuing EducationA discussion about the University's involvement in plans for Continuing Education.
video preview image for Open Forum 78(1982) : solving dotty problems Open Forum 78(1982) : solving dotty problemsAn Open Lecture by Robin Wilson about the usefulness of graph theory.
video preview image for Open Forum 79(1982) : class: an historical approach Open Forum 79(1982) : class: an historical approachIn this Open Lecture at the London Regional Office Arthur Marwick explains how the historian can...
video record for Open Forum 80(1982) Open Forum 80(1982)Four successful students describe how obtaining an OU degree has enabled them to pursue new and...
video record for FPT91201 promo FPT91201 promo
video record for OU promo. OU promo.
video record for Open Forum (1992) : March Open Forum (1992) : MarchA visit to National Helpline Centre at Sheffield during Adult Learners week. Second chance -...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : April Open Forum (1992) : AprilCoverage of the OUSA Conference held at Bradford University in April 1992. Part of the address...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : May Open Forum (1992) : MayA visit to the Welsh Garden Festival site at Ebba Vale. A look at the environment and to see what...