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 44(1991)John Murray and the BBC video crew visit Sicily and Mount Etna and recalls a previous trip when the...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1991)David Starky talks about a book called The Microcosma Graphia Academia by F.M. Cornford, the book...
audio record of Open Forum 51(1991)A look back at some aspects covered by Open Forum programmes in 1991.
audio record of Open Forum 28(1971)Comments on Summer Schools from OU students and staff including a lengthy interview with a disabled...
audio record of Micro-processorRecorded on location in California, the programme features two of the leading figures in the...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1972)The OU experiment in Cyprus.
audio record of Open Forum 23(1981)Interview with the "Cycling Vicar", an OU student who cycled around the cathedrals of Britain in...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1982)1) Interview with Sir Kingsley Dunham on his relationships with the OU, particularly the Earth...
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 20(1982)1) Discussion on misuse of brain research, particularly the development of nerve gases. 2) The...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1982)A visit to the last A305 Summer School. Interviews with staff and students about their evaluation...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1980)Interview with the principal of Sheffield Polytechnic on what his institution has to offer the...
audio record of Open Forum 04(1982)1) A look at TOTEM, a small side system for providing electricity and heat for the home. 2)...
audio record of Open Forum 42(1972)Performance of "Open Score" and how it was composed
audio record of Open Forum 26(1981)1. A look at a novel use of television in the OU course EM235. 2. Effects of unemployment and high...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1982)1) A look at S.O.S. the OU Singles Only Society 2) A personal look at summer schools excusals by a...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1972)Problems of late acceptance to courses.4th meeting of the Central Consultative Committee and the...
audio record of Open Forum 05(1982)Interview with an OU Tutor/Counsellor who is also studying for an OU degree. A look at an OU...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1980)The programme looks at the OU Centre for Continuing Education and three of its sections - INSET...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1982)Visit to the Kendall Study Centre in Cumbria. A panel of OU staff answer questions put by students.
audio record of Open Forum 31(1982)A look over 10 years of Open Forum radio with excerpts from several past programmes.
audio record of Open Forum 20(1972)Dr J McArthur, designer of the OU microscope.Launching the new post experience courses.
audio record of Open Forum 15(1981)Second of three programmes which deal with course choice. Students ask questions on courses in the...
audio record of Masterclass; brands and brand marketing
audio record of Using libraries : the public library
audio record of In Other Words : Childs Play
audio record of Regional tutorial services 4 : ways of interviewing OU students
audio record of Open Forum H(1975)Jack Singleton pays a tribute to Sally Curtis Haywood. Student regional representatives give their...
audio record of Open Forum 34(1975)Jack Singleton and four students and a tutor discuss revision and exams.
audio record of Open Forum 15(1975)Bob Hogg, Lyndon West and Phil Richards discuss the experiment this year in Cumbria of combining...
audio record of Open Forum 40(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU: D101.
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 18(1983)Visit to the Chichester Study Centre for a look at the conditional registration evening. OU staff...
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 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 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 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 27(1985)Norwich City Councils use of the OU. 'Starting your own business' course. Older students in the OU...