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 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 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
video record for Open late 1 : science at the open university Open late 1 : science at the open university
video record for Open late 5 : faculty of technology Open late 5 : faculty of technology
video record for Studying with The Open University Studying with The Open UniversityIntroductory documentary about The Open University for prospective students
video preview image for Open Forum 4 1976 Open Forum 4 1976Examines the assignment system: its purpose and the problems it causes. Ends with Harold Wilson's...
video record for Open Forum 48 1979 Open Forum 48 1979Open Forum programme titled "Don't Be a Drop Out", including interviews with OU staff and students...
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 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 Open Forum 02(1974) Open Forum 02(1974)News round-up followed by interview with delegates to the British Council course on the Open...
video record for Open Forum 05(1973) Open Forum 05(1973)A panel of students put questions to the Vice Chancellor on topics such as tutorials, use of...
video record for Open Forum 02(1973) Open Forum 02(1973)OU advertising and self help groups examined. Film shots of A202 and E282 self help groups in...
video record for Open Forum 10(1973) Open Forum 10(1973)Role of the counsellor is discussed, mainly in the form of a round table discussion between a...
video record for Open Forum 14(1973) : at the South East Regional office Open Forum 14(1973) : at the South East Regional officeStaff and students in the South East region discuss problems in distance teaching.
video record for Open Forum 06(1973) Open Forum 06(1973)Programme in two parts, demonstration concert by children from Burrow Hill Junior School. OUSA and...
video record for Open Forum 01(1974) Open Forum 01(1974)Walter Perry welcomes students and part-time staff. He discusses the effect on the Open University...
video record for Open Forum 04(1973) Open Forum 04(1973)Statistics of Open University students given by Naomi McIntosh. Ben Turok, counsellors and students...
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 11(1972) Open Forum 11(1972)A look at the exams with students voicing some criticisms.
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...