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 26(1980)Report of the fire at Alexandra Palace. Interview with disabled actors from the show "Sideshow". A...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1983)1) Mailbag. 2) Discussion on desirability of second compulsary foundation course. 3) Interview with...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1980)1) Update on the OUSA campaign against cut backs in Adult education. 2) Husband of an OU student...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1982)1) CASCADE, a computer generated careers advisory service is examined. 2) The book 'British Society...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1983)1) A look at the travel scheme for OU students sponsored by American Express. 2) Interview with an...
audio record of Open Forum 06(1985)Student, Cath Waldron talks about her experience of the Open University. OUSA to market past exam...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1985)Report on OU's Annual Press Conference and talks with successful OU graduates.
audio record of Open Forum 06(1982)Interview with OU student Sheila Hancock. The work of the OU History of Chemical Research Group is...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1982)Visit to Blackpool and interviews with U203 students at their summer school. Some of the interviews...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1984)1) A look at course offerings from the OU Business School. 2) Review of the book "Doing your own...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1982)Advice on conditional registration.
audio record of Open Forum 2(1985)Discussion on disabled students, broadcast information, the work choices (Community Education)...
audio record of Open Forum 02(1982)Interview with a new OU graduate, Sister Jennifer of the Convent of Jesus and Mary near Buckingham...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1984)Plans to introduce modern languages as part of the undergraduate programme at the OU are discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 10(1983)1) Brief discussion of and excerpt from the film 'Educating Rita'. 2) A look at a research project...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1977)Relevance of OU technology courses to industry and the development of the OU Consultancy Service...
audio record of Open Forum 09(1985)OUSA conference: debate on motions to encourage more women to follow OU courses and to provide...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1981)Study centre special from the Newport I.O.W. study centre. Questions put by OU students are answered.
audio record of Open Forum 26(1984)Evidence given by Sir Keith Joseph to House Select Committee on Education and Arts on the Open...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1980)Continuation of last weeks Study Centre Special from the St. Albans Study Centre.
audio record of Open Forum 21(1985)Open University Press and its publishing policy. The OU students campaign against government cut...
audio record of Open Forum 02(1983)1) The 'OU Study Planner' for helping students keep track of important dates is explained. 2) Aims...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1983)Senate debate on the abolition of compulsory second foundation courses. A disabled OU graduate...
audio record of Open Forum 03(1983)1) Problems of OU disabled students discussed. 2) A lumerous discourse on doing TMAs. 3) Plague in...
audio record of Open Forum 08(1982)Excerpts from a debate on the eve of the OUSA Confernece on the motion "Wine and higher education...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1981)Visit to the OU Research Open Day, September 1981. Several research projects are examined and...
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACInterviews for D203 Concorde - Decision making, cassette 1 of 8. Scripts 17, 22
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACInterviews for D203 Oil - Decision making, cassette 4 of 4. Scripts 21
audio record of using the law in social work the law and adults:part 1.
audio record of Language...On Our Terms featuring Mark GristOn this week’s episode of Life...On Our Terms, host Gemma Cairney is talking to teacher, poet and...
audio record of Entrepreneurship...On Our Terms featuring Jamal EdwardsOn this week’s episode of Life...On Our Terms, host Gemma Cairney is talking to entrepreneur,...
audio record of Science...On Our Terms featuring Dr. Ranj SinghThis week on Life...On Our Terms, host Gemma Cairney is talking to NHS Doctor and BAFTA...
audio record of Tech…On Our Terms featuring Sharmadean ReidThis week, Life...On Our Terms host Gemma Cairney is talking to Sharmadean Reid, founder of the...
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 Open Forum 18B(1977) Open Forum 18B(1977)
video record for Open Forum 66(1981) : national conference 1981 Open Forum 66(1981) : national conference 1981Film of the 1981 OUSA National Conference at York University. Subjects discussed include the...
video record for Open Forum 55(1980) : OUSA National Conference 1980 Open Forum 55(1980) : OUSA National Conference 1980Excerpts from the proceedings at the 1980 conference held at Nottingham University.
video record for Open Forum 56(1980) : talking it through Open Forum 56(1980) : talking it throughBrian Groombridge chairs a discussion about his ideas on adult education, which he expounded in...
video record for Open Forum 85(1983) : The OUSA Lecture 1983 ; Can broadcasting educate? Open Forum 85(1983) : The OUSA Lecture 1983 ; Can broadcasting educate?Don Gratton's Lecture comprises: a review of recent changes in broadcasting and video technology,...
video record for Open Forum 87(1983) : Exams Open Forum 87(1983) : ExamsA guide to OU exams; a look at an exam in progress; an explanation of the marking system;...
video record for Open Forum 84(1983) : OUSA National Conference 1983 Open Forum 84(1983) : OUSA National Conference 1983A report from the 1983 OUSA Conference held at York University. Debates are sampled and the Vice...
video record for Open Forum 90(1983) : Student projects in perspective Open Forum 90(1983) : Student projects in perspectiveA look at OU student projects and experiments.
video record for Centre for widening participation: returning to study Centre for widening participation: returning to studyStudents talks about their various ways of studying to fit in with their daily lives. Tutor gives...
video record for Charles Handy interview Charles Handy interviewInterview with Charles Handy - training : the future challenge.
video record for Be a sumbody Be a sumbodyMaths conference for girls only.
video record for Presenting the past: 25 years of OU TV Presenting the past: 25 years of OU TVThis programmes contains clips from OU programmes.
video record for Open late 4 : the health & social welfare Open late 4 : the health & social welfare
video record for Open late 6 : the faculty of social sciences Open late 6 : the faculty of social sciences
video record for Open late 3 : getting it right Open late 3 : getting it right