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 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 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 preview image for University of the Future University of the FutureWhat does the future of learning look like? For over 40 years The Open University has pushed the...
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 Football Promo Football PromoShort promotional video for The Open University featuring a professional footballer studying with...
video preview image for The OpenScience Laboratory The OpenScience LaboratoryThe OpenScience Lab (OSL) is the OU's online laboratory for practical science teaching that is open...
video preview image for Home experiment kits Home experiment kitsShort promotional video showing the construction of Home Experiment Kits to be posted out in summer...
video preview image for Open Forum 08(1972) : general assembly Open Forum 08(1972) : general assemblyOpen Forum at the general assembly.
video preview image for Open Forum 79(1982) : class: an historical approach Open Forum 79(1982) : class: an historical approachIn this Open Lecture at the London Regional Office Arthur Marwick explains how the historian can...
video preview image for Conversations : an interview with the Vice Chancellor 1972 Conversations : an interview with the Vice Chancellor 1972Charles A Wedemeyer in conversation with the Vice Chancellor Walter Perry and Walter James.
video preview image for OU Visitors OU VisitorsThis programme looks at some former students of the O.U. and their views on studying with the O.U.
video preview image for Open Forum 3 (1975): From Walton Hall Open Forum 3 (1975): From Walton HallThe first edition of Open Forum that was broadcast in colour. A brief look at areas of the Walton...
video record for Open Forum 04(1975) : OUSA conference, Liverpool Open Forum 04(1975) : OUSA conference, LiverpoolA report from the OUSA National Conference at Liverpool University with clips from the Open...
video record for Preparation for independent learning Preparation for independent learningA programme of tuition for part-time counsellors.
video record for Open Forum 21(1977) : is the OU a university? Open Forum 21(1977) : is the OU a university?A debate at the Keele Summer School with the above title, among OU students and teaching staff from...
video record for Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme February edition Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme February editionThe programme looks at the plans for higher education, training for small businesses, a new...
video record for Open Forum 11(1973) Open Forum 11(1973)Open University Geological Society field trip to the South coast. Several members, mostly Open...
video record for Open Forum 06(2000) : the next big thing : nanotechnology Open Forum 06(2000) : the next big thing : nanotechnology
video record for Open Forum 03(1974) Open Forum 03(1974)News round-up followed by an interfaculty discussion on Open University course construction at the...
video record for OU promo: OUWW promo 1 OU promo: OUWW promo 1This promotional video is introduced by Sir John Daniel and is directed to the middle states with...
video record for Open Forum 05(1974) Open Forum 05(1974)Excerpts from the Alexandra Palace, Edinburgh and Cardiff degree ceremonies. Students and staff...
video record for Open Forum 06(1972) Open Forum 06(1972)Four producers examine different faculties use of television and the TV components are discussed...
video record for Open Forum 22(1977) : OUSA today and tomorrow Open Forum 22(1977) : OUSA today and tomorrowA look at the development of and present and future concerns of OUSA.
video preview image for Open Forum 69(1981) : building for partnership Open Forum 69(1981) : building for partnershipA detailed look at the facilities of the new BBC Production Centre, at Walton Hall, including...
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 preview image for Open Forum 09B(1973) Open Forum 09B(1973)The Graduation ceremony at Alexandra Palace.
video preview image for Open Forum 60 (1980) : a Vice-Chancellor and a half: a profile of Lord Perry of Walton Open Forum 60 (1980) : a Vice-Chancellor and a half: a profile of Lord Perry of WaltonA portrait of Lord Perry including film of him at work in Walton Hall and footage of important...
video record for Open Forum 105(1985) : learning while you work Open Forum 105(1985) : learning while you workThe role of multi-media open learning systems as an aid to professional updating and retraining of...
video record for Open Forum 51(1980) : costs and fees Open Forum 51(1980) : costs and feesThe programme looks at the Open University's financial situation in view of the cut backs necessary...
video record for Open Forum 06(1975) Open Forum 06(1975)Open Day at Walton Hall and a look at Wayne State University in Detroit which show similarities...
video record for Open Forum 61(1980) : adult education under siege? Open Forum 61(1980) : adult education under siege?This is a re-edit of of Open Forum 53 & 56
video record for Learning landscapes Learning landscapesThis video illustrates how the Open Library can help OU staff and students locate the information...
video record for Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 1: Who do we Teach? Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 1: Who do we Teach?
video record for Open Forum 130(1988) Open Forum 130(1988)A look at the new proposals for classifying universities for funds for research and looking to see...
video record for Open Forum 63(1981) : towards a final abyss? Open Forum 63(1981) : towards a final abyss?Mike Pentz's career is briefly outlined by his host at Imperial College, London, Professor Franz...
video record for Open Forum (1989) : June Open Forum (1989) : JuneRound-up of University and education items in the news for June. Kent County Council invest in a...
video record for Open late 3 : getting it right Open late 3 : getting it right
video record for Open Forum 04(1974) Open Forum 04(1974)News round-up. Preparation for the 1974 graduation ceremony discussed. Pros and cons for having...
video record for Open Forum 102(1985) : value of an OU degree Open Forum 102(1985) : value of an OU degreeThe personal and career benefits of gaining an OU degree.
video record for Open Forum 07(1972) : summer schools Open Forum 07(1972) : summer schoolsA look at Reading summer school and a student discussion on summer schools in general.
video record for Open Forum 1993: February Open Forum 1993: FebruaryA look at an OU study tour on a visit to Florence and Siena. Jenny Wright visits the Age Concern...
video record for Open Forum 13(1973) Open Forum 13(1973)The 1973 General Assembly. Topics include the roles of tutor/counsellors, broadcasting, academic...
video record for Screen First : the danger of powerful neighbours Screen First : the danger of powerful neighboursThis programme looks at the changing countries who have rule Alsace