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 1(1977)Introducing presenters of various topics which will be in future Open Forum programmes. Walter...
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 10(1984)The work of the OU Long Term Review Group is examined.
audio record of Open Forum 31(1984)Review of the major events of the year covered by Open Forum.
audio record of Open Forum 27(1976)The prisoners scheme.
audio record of Open Forum 18(1983)Visit to the Chichester Study Centre for a look at the conditional registration evening. OU staff...
audio record of Open Forum 34(1976)Ray Thomas explains why D291 was withdrawn for 1977. Jack Singleton at Newcastle Summer School...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1984)Staff and students give their impressions of this years summer schools.
audio record of Open Forum 08(1985)Speakers at the OUSA conference. Campaigning with OUSA. Debate on OU provision in prisons and...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1983)1) A selection of new undergraduate courses are discussed (S238, M252, E205, D209). 2)...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1985)Discussion with Brian Lund of the Open Business School about the diploma in management. A talk with...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1977)Visit to the S323 Summer School at Preston Mumford Field Centre near Shrewsbury. Staff and students...
audio record of Open Forum OF12(1983)1) A look at the problem of students at summer schools who have special requirements because of...
audio record of Open Forum 24 (1984)Visit to the T101 Summer School at York to talk to students and tutors about WISE(Women in Science...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1984)A visit to Walton Hall for the 1984 Open Day.
audio record of Open Forum 03(1984)1) A Look at the Open University of Thailand. 2) Details of an upcoming OUSA mixed physical ability...
audio record of Open Forum 29(1985)Discussion by students on Windsome Lodge Study Centre. Open Univeristy maths student using OU...
audio record of Open Forum 23 (1984)Discussion of the proposed cuts in the OU 1985/6 budget. Effect of biorythm on study effectiveness....
audio record of Open Forum 31(1985)Discussion on mini schools. A look at how OU degree courses can benefit a students career.
audio record of Open Forum 08(1984)A discussion on the relationship between science and religion.
audio record of Open Forum 07(1984)Excerpts from and discussion of topics covered at the OUSA annual conference at Warwick University.
audio record of Open Forum 16(1984)Plans to introduce modern languages as part of the undergraduate programme at the OU are discussed.
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 04(1986)At home and abroad. A recent graduate talks about the problems he faced and a look at how the OU is...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1985)Discussion of summer school problems from Stirling University. Facilities for disabled students....
audio record of Open Forum 24(1976)Report on an interview with Harrison Schmitt by an OU third level earth sciences course team - S333...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1986)Annual graduates press conference. David Grugeon answers questions from the press. Recent graduate...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1985)Advice on conditional registration and how to build up a degree file.
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 06(1984)Excerpts from the House of Lords debate on higher education, particularly as it applies to the OU.
audio record of Open Forum 30(1981)Visit to the OU Research Open Day, September 1981. Several research projects are examined and...
audio record of Open Forum 32(1980)Report on a study on female OU students doing technology courses followed by a recording of an...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1980)1) Interview with Bob Powell about his expidition to S.E. Asia. 2) Stephanie Clennel talks about...
audio record of Open Forum 14(1983)1) A discussion of the surveys conducted by Gallup on behalf of the OU. 2) Use of Electronic tags...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1981)The new course for teachers 'Curriculum in Action' is discussed. 2) Peter Salway, West Midland...
audio record of Open Forum 18(1985)Merilyn Harris talks about her conditional registration difficulties and Ormonde Simpson describes...
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 15(1983)1) Mailbag. 2) Discussion on desirability of second compulsary foundation course. 3) Interview with...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1980)1) Update on the OUSA campaign against cut backs in Adult education. 2) Husband of an OU student...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1982)1) CASCADE, a computer generated careers advisory service is examined. 2) The book 'British Society...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1983)1) A look at the travel scheme for OU students sponsored by American Express. 2) Interview with an...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1980)Continuation of last weeks Study Centre Special from the St. Albans Study Centre.
audio record of Open Forum 21(1985)Open University Press and its publishing policy. The OU students campaign against government cut...
audio record of Open Forum 02(1983)1) The 'OU Study Planner' for helping students keep track of important dates is explained. 2) Aims...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1983)Senate debate on the abolition of compulsory second foundation courses. A disabled OU graduate...
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 Extra 2(1977)Difficulties of dyslexic students. President of OUSA talks about the Student Association. Open...
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 07(1983)The 10th Annual OUSA Conference at York University.
audio record of Open Forum 09(1984)Second programme looking at excerpts from OUSA National Conference.