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 45(1971)Interview with remote students from Alderney. Books and libraries.
audio record of Open Forum 47(1971)Examination results. Continuous assessment and examination: the value of the system. Open Forum...
audio record of Open Forum 11(1975)Jack Singleton and Sir Walter Perry discuss the raising of fees for students. OUSA conference at...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1975)Maggie Jones talks to Jack Singleton about the trip to Rome organised by OUSA Welfare. Ivor Shipley...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1975)OUSA open day at Walton Hall.
audio record of Open Forum 13(1975)Jack Singleton talks to Dr David Blackburn (Head of the Research Unit at Oxford) and other...
audio record of Chips with almost everythingPlease note this programme is on 2 reels.
audio record of Open Forum 44(1971)Meetings of interest to OU students. OU team and their chances in "University Challenge". Education...
audio record of Open Forum 2(1976)A discussion of problems encountered by students during the first few weeks of the foundation courses.
audio record of Open Forum 31(1975)Anastasios Christodoulou talks about his visit to Moscow, and about seeing the way external...
audio record of Open Forum 7(1976)Mike Pengelly talks about the new maths foundation course in preparation. Dorothy Lee talks about...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1975)Arthur Jones, a member of the Russell Committee, discusses with Brian Stone the OU's response to...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1976)Jack Singleton talks to new graduates.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1975)Discussion of what students who will start studying with the OU in 1976 can do in the way of...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 4(1974)Public participation in planning decisions.
audio record of Open Forum 05(1993)Juliet Stephenson tells how the Shakespeare production of Richard II influenced her life. Attacks...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1975)How to prepare for studying with the OU: M100 and MST281.
audio record of Open Forum 42(1975)"Six weeks to go" - discussion on the preparatory work which can be done by new students before the...
audio record of Open Forum 36(1975)Programme for tutor-counsellors.
audio record of Open Forum 16(1975)Academics talk about their new courses for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 38(1974)Linda Grove, a foundation course student, and Brian Stone give their comments on useful preparation...
audio record of Open Forum 42(1971)The Students' Association.
audio record of Course choices
audio record of Open Forum 36(1974)Programme for new students, telling them how to prepare for study. Brian Stone explains how the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1975)Tutors and Counsellors: phone-in questions about the new arrangements for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 41(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU: A100.
audio record of Open Forum 41(1974)Discussion on the ways in which students can plan during the Christmas break for the start of the...
audio record of Open Forum 4(1976)News for A305 students: another award for A305/09. Recent developments in OU courses. Discussion on...
audio record of Open Forum 3(1976)Credit results. News for disabled students. Discussion on place of broadcasting in the OU system.
audio record of Open Forum 39(1974)Questions asked by counsellors on their work, students' problems etc.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1974).Programme on Social Scientists - what makes a Social Science student.The case for Social Science...
audio record of Open Forum 34(1993)Vice Chancellor John Daniels visits the studio to talk about the changes in education and how the...
audio record of Open Forum 31(1993)4 students are interviewed about the OU and who tell how their studies have enabled them to get the...
audio record of Open Forum 22(1993)Donald Burrows talks about the new music course Understanding Music, Elements, Techniques and...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1993)A report on the new Engineering course - Materials, Engineering and Science. A look at the new...
audio record of Open Forum 14(1991)Looking a the OUSA Conference in Bradford and the key issues of Dr J Daniel's speech. Views were...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1992)"Book Blurb" Elaino Hamff - Talks about learning from reading the lectures of Arthur Quiller Cooch....
audio record of Open Forum 10(1992)"Marion Tizzard and Dorothy Meill talk about their book "Love isn't quite enough" which looks at...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1992)"The Launch of a new Philosophy magazine called "Philosophy Now". Nigel Forman new higher Education...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1992)John Needham gives a preview of the 1992 OUSA Conference to be held at Bradford. The Scanlon family...
audio record of Open Forum 40(1991)Vice Chancellor John Daniels looks back over his first year at the OU and talks about the future of...
audio record of A flavour of Italy
audio record of Open Forum 3(1971)Feedback from students on some of the problems they have encountered with the OU system. Weekly...
audio record of Open Forum 43(1992)Dick Taylor reports on the Guardian Students Awards. Simon Russell-Beale tells of a tutor who...
audio record of Open Forum 39(1992)News of the OU PGCE Student Teacher Course. are there jobs for these teachers after the course? How...
audio record of We just say Gwan
audio record of Open Forum 41(1992)Sarah Dunant tells how the film Spartacus was a turning point in her life. A look at the Welsh...
audio record of Open Forum 18(1971)Help given to deaf students.A regional director explains how he organised his first Summer...
audio record of Open Forum 44(1992)Report from the Working Group set up to look at Information Technology in Ou Courses and tells why...
audio record of Germany : a working partnership