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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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	Open Forum 08(1985)	Speakers at the OUSA conference. Campaigning with OUSA. Debate on OU provision in prisons and...
	Open Forum 16(1983)	1) A selection of new undergraduate courses are discussed (S238, M252, E205, D209). 2)...
	Open Forum 19(1985)	Discussion with Brian Lund of the Open Business School about the diploma in management. A talk with...
	Open Forum 28(1977)	Visit to the S323 Summer School at Preston Mumford Field Centre near Shrewsbury. Staff and students...
	Open Forum OF12(1983)	1) A look at the problem of students at summer schools who have special requirements because of...
	Open Forum 24 (1984)	Visit to the T101 Summer School at York to talk to students and tutors about WISE(Women in Science...
	Open Forum 21(1984)	A visit to Walton Hall for the 1984 Open Day.
	Open Forum 03(1984)	1) A Look at the Open University of Thailand. 2) Details of an upcoming OUSA mixed physical ability...
	Open Forum 29(1985)	Discussion by students on Windsome Lodge Study Centre. Open Univeristy maths student using OU...
	Open Forum 23 (1984)	Discussion of the proposed cuts in the OU 1985/6 budget. Effect of biorythm on study effectiveness....
	Open Forum 31(1985)	Discussion on mini schools. A look at how OU degree courses can benefit a students career.
	Open Forum 08(1984)	A discussion on the relationship between science and religion.
	Open Forum 07(1984)	Excerpts from and discussion of topics covered at the OUSA annual conference at Warwick University.
	Open Forum 16(1984)	Plans to introduce modern languages as part of the undergraduate programme at the OU are discussed.
	Open Forum 17(1983)	1) Members of the A281, E355, T392, A361 course teams discuss these new courses for 1984. 2) News...
	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...
	Open Forum 25(1985)	Discussion of summer school problems from Stirling University. Facilities for disabled students....
	Open Forum 24(1976)	Report on an interview with Harrison Schmitt by an OU third level earth sciences course team - S333...
	Open Forum 01(1986)	Annual graduates press conference. David Grugeon answers questions from the press. Recent graduate...
	Open Forum 17(1985)	Advice on conditional registration and how to build up a degree file.
	Open Forum 27(1985)	Norwich City Councils use of the OU. 'Starting your own business' course. Older students in the OU...
	Open Forum 06(1984)	Excerpts from the House of Lords debate on higher education, particularly as it applies to the OU.
	Open Forum 30(1981)	Visit to the OU Research Open Day, September 1981. Several research projects are examined and...
	Open Forum 32(1980)	Report on a study on female OU students doing technology courses followed by a recording of an...
	Open Forum 19(1980)	1) Interview with Bob Powell about his expidition to S.E. Asia. 2) Stephanie Clennel talks about...
	Open Forum 14(1983)	1) A discussion of the surveys conducted by Gallup on behalf of the OU. 2) Use of Electronic tags...
	Open Forum 28(1981)	The new course for teachers 'Curriculum in Action' is discussed. 2) Peter Salway, West Midland...
	Open Forum 18(1985)	Merilyn Harris talks about her conditional registration difficulties and Ormonde Simpson describes...
	Open Forum 26(1980)	Report of the fire at Alexandra Palace. Interview with disabled actors from the show "Sideshow". A...
	Open Forum 15(1983)	1) Mailbag. 2) Discussion on desirability of second compulsary foundation course. 3) Interview with...
	Open Forum 21(1980)	1) Update on the OUSA campaign against cut backs in Adult education. 2) Husband of an OU student...
	Open Forum 24(1982)	1) CASCADE, a computer generated careers advisory service is examined. 2) The book 'British Society...
	Open Forum 28(1983)	1) A look at the travel scheme for OU students sponsored by American Express. 2) Interview with an...
	Open Forum 23(1980)	Continuation of last weeks Study Centre Special from the St. Albans Study Centre.
	Open Forum 21(1985)	Open University Press and its publishing policy. The OU students campaign against government cut...
	Open Forum 02(1983)	1) The 'OU Study Planner' for helping students keep track of important dates is explained. 2) Aims...
	Open Forum 20(1983)	Senate debate on the abolition of compulsory second foundation courses. A disabled OU graduate...
	Open Forum 07(1985)	Preview of the agenda for the OUSA conference at York. Former OU student Dr Alison Dunn talks about...
	Open Forum Extra 2(1977)	Difficulties of dyslexic students. President of OUSA talks about the Student Association. Open...
	Open Forum 22(1984)	Interview with the editor of "Sesame" on its award of the Lord Crook trophy. A look at plans to...
	Open Forum 07(1983)	The 10th Annual OUSA Conference at York University.
	Open Forum 09(1984)	Second programme looking at excerpts from OUSA National Conference.
	Open Forum 12(1976)	Discussion on resitting examinations.
	Open Forum 02(1986)	Funding the OU. First impressions from new students. Information leaflets on course subject areas.
	Open Forum 20(1985)	Martin Sullivan talks about higher degrees in the OU and post graduate students Suzie Baverstock...
	Open Forum 02(1977)	Personal calendar items.
	Field Observation	The American Sociological Association 70th Annual Meeting, August 25-29, 1975.
	Audiocassette AC7057 -	NB: Tape 2 of 3.
	The Politics of Social Class	American Sociological Association 70th Annual Meeting, August 25-29, 1975.
	The English Poets 10	Part of a miscellaneous pack consisting of 13 audiocassettes with booklets.