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 13(1976)Norman Woods and Michael Stevens talk about some aspects of the Interim Report of the Venables...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1977)OU study techniques. Anxieties of students, criticism of OU system and suggestion for improvement...
audio record of Open Forum 06(1993)Lawrence Leonard of Morley College talks about is evening classes for budding musical conductors....
audio record of Open Forum 6(1977)Problems of new OU students in coping with assignments discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 33(1979)Part two of the visit to the Stafford Study Centre where students ask questions of the panel.
audio record of Open Forum 12(1982)Interview with Jim Stevenson on his career with the OU/BBC. Visit to the new OU Location Centre at...
audio record of Open Forum 18(1976)New courses in maths, technology and the arts introduced by the deans.
audio record of Open Forum 35(1977)Next phase of the OU in line with the Venables Report recommendation. Reasons for moving the BBC...
audio record of Open Forum 3(1977)Letter box items.
audio record of Open Forum 30(1977)Advice to new students on how to prepare for the OU.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1976)York Summer School.
audio record of Open Forum 14(1976)Matters arising from the 5th General Assembly are discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 18(1977)Visit to the Norwich Study Centre. Students there discuss some of the problems they have...
audio record of The English Poets 7Located in AC archive. Part of a miscellaneous pack consisting of 13 audiocassettes with booklets.
audio record of Perspectives on DevianceAmerican Sociological Association 70th Annual Meeting, August 25-29, 1975.
audio record of Audiocassette AC7125 -NB: Tape 3 of 3.
audio record of Critics on Criticism - Geoffrey Leech in Conversation with Neil Gilroy-ScottNB: Tape 6 of 6.
audio record of Open Forum 30(1993)A look at the TV/Cinema advertising campaign by De Montfort University to make students aware of...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1993)Programme dedicated to ways in which funds are raised for higher education, for research and projects.
video record for Professor George Polya Talks to Professor Maxim Bruckheimer Professor George Polya Talks to Professor Maxim Bruckheimer
video record for Educational Technology at the Open University Educational Technology at the Open UniversityAn Introduction to the Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at The Open University.
video preview image for Open Forum 18A(1977) Open Forum 18A(1977)An examination of the OU armed forces scheme in Germany, shot in Rheindalen and Bickfield
video record for Open Forum 25(1977) : transferring to full time study Open Forum 25(1977) : transferring to full time studyUsing Lancaster University as a case study, the programme investigates the transfer scheme for Open...
video record for The University is Open The University is OpenThis programme looks at the range of the Open University's first students and their concerns. It...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1987)Election special: Candidates from the four main political parties give their opinions on The Open...
audio record of Open Forum 10(1987)1) The programme looks at the Phoenix Trust which is a registered charity enabling disabled people...
audio record of Into the open 1(1986) : getting started
audio record of Open Forum 30 (1987)1) Grant from DES for home computers: interview with T102 course team chairman about recent article...
audio record of Open Forum 05(1987)Peter Princep, Regional Director of Region 13, talks about the region and the duties of a regional...
audio record of Into the open 2(1986) : the first hurdle
audio record of Into the Open 4(1986) : completing the course
audio record of Open Forum 16 (1987)Two new courses are reviewed; A323 - Wiemar Germany: the crisis of industrial society 1918-33, and...
audio record of Open Forum 02(1987)This programme considers computers and their applications, both at home and at the Open University...
audio record of Open Forum 4(1973)Interviews with the director of information services (John Greenall); two applicants aged 18-21;...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1972)Announcement on summer schools.Choice of courses for 1973 in technology, mathematics and education...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1972)Advisory committee of the Welsh region and its work.2nd year students in Wales. Dial-a-tutor system...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1972)The need for summer schools.
audio record of Open Forum 6(1972)Tribute to Lord Crowther. Excerpts from Lord Crowther's inaugural address. Research into the...
audio record of Open Forum 46(1972)Social sciences (foundation course) examination results and newspaper criticism.Future of study...
audio record of Audiocassette American Sociology PerpectivesAmerican Sociological Association 70th Annual Meeting, August 25-29, 1975.
audio record of The English Poets 13Part of a miscellaneous pack consisting of 13 audiocassettes with booklets.
audio record of Chemistry cassette;Part of a miscellaneous pack consisting of 4 audiocassettes with booklets.
audio record of Audiocassette AC7061 -NB: Tape 2 of 2.
audio record of Open Forum 47(1972)BA finals results and graduation ceremony.Need for the provision of transcripts of TV...
audio record of Open Forum 35(1972)Regional director-designate for the OU in Northern Ireland on himself and his regional...
audio record of Open Forum 10(1973)The start of a two-week programme in which representatives of the six faculties talk about the new...
audio record of Open Forum 22(1972)Phone-in programme on the last TV Open Forum on the use of TV in the OU courses.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 6(1973)Self-help groups in mathematics. Study of maths - similarities to other areas of study.
audio record of Open Forum Enquiry Programme(1972)OU Administrative Staff answer students' more usual problems.
audio record of Open Forum 35(1993)A visit to Ealing Hospital to ask porters, doctors and nurses how they came to get their jobs and...