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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video record for Learning schools programme 4 : the professional teacher in the 21st century Learning schools programme 4 : the professional teacher in the 21st centuryThe OU and Research Machines have joined forces to produce the LSP, designed to support schools in...
video record for Open Forum 74(1982) : OUSA national conference 1982 Open Forum 74(1982) : OUSA national conference 1982Motions discussed: admission of 18-21 year olds to the OU: recognition of OU degrees by...
video record for Open Forum 73(1982) : graduates press conference 1982 Open Forum 73(1982) : graduates press conference 1982Speeches at the 1982 Graduate Press Conference, followed by the Press question to John Horlock...
video record for Open Forum 86(1983) : looking forward to summer school Open Forum 86(1983) : looking forward to summer schoolA look at foundation course summer schools, with advice for students facing their first summer school.
video record for Open Forum 75(1982) : a question of continuing Education Open Forum 75(1982) : a question of continuing EducationA discussion about the University's involvement in plans for Continuing Education.
video record for Open Forum 72(1982) ; students meet the vice-chancellor Open Forum 72(1982) ; students meet the vice-chancellorDiscussion between four students and the Vice Chancellor about issues facing the Open University in...
video record for Open Forum 101(1985) : Graduates press conference 1985 Open Forum 101(1985) : Graduates press conference 1985Students talk about the way in which the OU has helped their careers. Dr Horlock and Brian Oakley...
video preview image for Countdown to the Open University 1(1985) Countdown to the Open University 1(1985)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 2(1985) Countdown to the Open University 2(1985)
video record for Open Forum 121(1987) Open Forum 121(1987)This programme covers the OUSA Conference at the University of Warwick and a variety of issues are...
video record for There's a degree in me somewhere There's a degree in me somewhere
video record for Promo tape : Concorde student Promo tape : Concorde student
video record for Promo tape : Dave Sexton Promo tape : Dave Sexton
video record for Open Forum (1991) : April Open Forum (1991) : AprilCoverage of OUSA 1991 Conference in Bradford with Vice Chancellors address and one of the major...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : May Open Forum (1991) : MayThe programme starts with a look at how the OU will fare in Europe and the experience it has gained...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : September Open Forum (1991) : SeptemberSeptember is the month for evening class enrolling. Adult Education - is it under threat?.
video record for Open Forum 07A(1991) : studio debate on access courses and other issues Open Forum 07A(1991) : studio debate on access courses and other issuesStudio debate in the form of a question and answer programme. A look at access courses at Milton...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : July Open Forum (1991) : JulyLooking at teacher training - OU courses for teachers into business and industry. Students with...
video record for Open Advice 9: Becoming A Student Open Advice 9: Becoming A Student
video record for Open Campus 5 : June 1994 Open Campus 5 : June 1994
video record for ICDE conference ICDE conference
video record for Science skills Science skills
video record for France challenge 1 TV1 ; France challenge 2 TV2 ; Homework 1 TV4 ; The deep end 2 TV8 ; Homework 3 TV6 France challenge 1 TV1 ; France challenge 2 TV2 ; Homework 1 TV4 ; The deep end 2 TV8 ; Homework 3 TV6This video contains 5 programmes which highlights some of the suituations, when being fluent in...
video preview image for The History of the Hour Record The History of the Hour Record A look at how science has impacted the development of The World Hour Record (the record for the...
video preview image for Forces ForcesA cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these...
video preview image for Technology TechnologyHave you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel...
video record for CMLPromo VCR1: marketing promotional video CMLPromo VCR1: marketing promotional videoThis promotional programme from the Centre for Modern Languages aimed to encourage viewers to sign...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4(1978) Countdown to the Open University 4(1978)Ways to deal with problems. OU deadlines and assignments.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1976) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1976)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3(1978) Countdown to the Open University 3(1978)How courses are made. Summer schools function. Student representation.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1976) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1976)
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1980) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1980)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3 (1982) Countdown to the Open University 3 (1982)Advice for new students on the following summer schools. Organisation of OU studies. The OU...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1980) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1980)The programme gives advice to new OU students on how to study.
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4 (1985) Countdown to the Open University 4 (1985)
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1984) Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1984)Advice for students on how to apply to study with the Open University.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2 (1984) Advisory programme for applicants 2 (1984)Advice on how to study with the OU.
video record for Countdown to the Open University 3 (1985) Countdown to the Open University 3 (1985)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4 (1983) Countdown to the Open University 4 (1983)Financial assistance for OU students. OUSA services and activities. OU Information Services.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1986): studying with the Open University Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1986): studying with the Open UniversityWhat is it like to be an OU student? Advice on what is in offer and how to apply.
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4 (1983) Countdown to the Open University 4 (1983)The programme provides information about financial assistance. OUSA. Information services. Open...
video record for OU promo. OU promo.
video record for The Future of Administration and the Open University in the next 5 years The Future of Administration and the Open University in the next 5 yearsFraser Woodburn gives an address and answers questions regarding administration at the Open...
video record for Be a Sumbody Be a SumbodyMaths conference for girls only.
video record for Geoff Brown remembered Geoff Brown remembered
video record for Open Forum: Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1987) Open Forum: Advisory programme for applicants 1 (1987)Advice for people preparing to do OU courses.
video record for Open University Educational Enterprises: compilation video Open University Educational Enterprises: compilation video
video record for The OU advert The OU advert
video record for OU TV commercials : GameboardRoadmap, EverymanEverywoman OU TV commercials : GameboardRoadmap, EverymanEverywoman