Collection Overview: Historical OU TV and Radio - Open University Digital Archive

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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	Open Forum 66(1981) : national conference 1981	Film of the 1981 OUSA National Conference at York University. Subjects discussed include the...
	Open Forum 84(1983) : OUSA National Conference 1983	A report from the 1983 OUSA Conference held at York University. Debates are sampled and the Vice...
	Open Forum 56(1980) : talking it through	Brian Groombridge chairs a discussion about his ideas on adult education, which he expounded in...
	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,...
	Open Forum 87(1983) : Exams	A guide to OU exams; a look at an exam in progress; an explanation of the marking system;...
	Open Forum 90(1983) : Student projects in perspective	A look at OU student projects and experiments.
	Open Forum 03(1976) : how an OU course is made	Explanation of how D231 was made, showing a course team meeting and discussing the role of IET and...
	Open Forum 6(1975)	Godfrey Woodward and Eleanor Milburn speak of the recognition of OU degrees by bodies such as Law...
	Open Forum 4 1976	Examines the assignment system: its purpose and the problems it causes. Ends with Harold Wilson's...
	Open Forum 48 1979	Open Forum programme titled "Don't Be a Drop Out", including interviews with OU staff and students...
	Open Forum 06(1972)	Four producers examine different faculties use of television and the TV components are discussed...
	Conversations : an interview with the Vice Chancellor 1972	Charles A Wedemeyer in conversation with the Vice Chancellor Walter Perry and Walter James.
	Open Forum 04(1974)	News round-up. Preparation for the 1974 graduation ceremony discussed. Pros and cons for having...
	Open Forum 118(1987)	The first of the new magazine style programmes which will be reporting on a broad selection of...
	Open Forum 117(1987) : The Prime Minister's visit : the future of the OU	Report on Margaret Thatcher's visit to the OU and how she sees its future role in higher education.
	Open Forum 105(1985) : learning while you work	The role of multi-media open learning systems as an aid to professional updating and retraining of...
	Open Forum 50(1979) : C.E.A.D. an international conference	Extracts from the Conference on the education of adults at a distance which was organised by the OU...
	Open Forum 49(1979) : your home is your laboratory	The programme shows how science and technology students can make use of experiments by means of...
	Open Forum 39(1979) : using TV to advantage	Using examples from TV programmes, the programme looks at how television can be used and how...
	Open Forum 51(1980) : costs and fees	The programme looks at the Open University's financial situation in view of the cut backs necessary...
	Open Forum 40(1979) : the Prime Minister James Callaghan meets OU graduates	Extracts from the Prime Minister's visit to the Open University to meet new graduates, including...
	Open Forum 36(1978) : social life in the OU	A look at social activities at the Open University for both students and staff.
	Open Forum 13(1973)	The 1973 General Assembly. Topics include the roles of tutor/counsellors, broadcasting, academic...
	Open Forum 02(1974)	News round-up followed by interview with delegates to the British Council course on the Open...
	Open Forum 05(1973)	A panel of students put questions to the Vice Chancellor on topics such as tutorials, use of...
	Open Forum 02(1973)	OU advertising and self help groups examined. Film shots of A202 and E282 self help groups in...
	Open Forum 10(1973)	Role of the counsellor is discussed, mainly in the form of a round table discussion between a...
	Open Forum 14(1973) : at the South East Regional office	Staff and students in the South East region discuss problems in distance teaching.
	Open Forum 06(1973)	Programme in two parts, demonstration concert by children from Burrow Hill Junior School. OUSA and...
	Open Forum 01(1974)	Walter Perry welcomes students and part-time staff. He discusses the effect on the Open University...
	Open Forum 04(1973)	Statistics of Open University students given by Naomi McIntosh. Ben Turok, counsellors and students...
	Open Forum 07(1976)	Filmed interviews with students in Devon and Cornwall who have benefitted from the student hardship...
	Open Forum 08(1975)	A look at York Summer School with comments on the role of summer schools. Problems with fees. Open...
	Open forum 14(1974) : advisory programme for new students	A discussion on the following topics: 1. preparatory work and study techniques; 2. foundation...
	Open Forum 09(1975)	Ralph Smith discusses some of the financial problems of the Open University and future plans. The...
	Open Forum 10(1975)	A run through on how the OU exams are carried out and organised, with tips. A brief look at the new...
	Open Forum 11(1975) : adult education in an industrial society	Lord Feather's OUSA lecture entitled "Adult Education in an Industrial Society".
	Countdown to the Open University 1(1985)
	Open Forum 05(1971) : Assignments	Discussion on assignments, exams and the teaching system and on the role of correspondence and...
	Open Forum 115(1986) : It's never too late....The OU's mature students in close-up	Interviews with some of the more mature OU students in which they give their views on why they are...
	Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme March edition	This programme looks at the Students Loan Bill and students profile, research equipment, HD TV at...
	Open Forum 127(1988) : The Open Lectures at the Durham Summer School	Lecture given by Robin Wilson at the M101 Summer School at Durham. With the aid of postage stamps...
	Open Forum 1989 : May	Round-up of University and education items in the news for May. Jean Rowton reports on training on...
	Open Forum (1989) : June	Round-up of University and education items in the news for June. Kent County Council invest in a...
	Open Forum (1989) : August	Round-up of OU and general education news for August. A visit to Aberdeen University to see how...
	Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme February edition	The programme looks at the plans for higher education, training for small businesses, a new...
	Open Forum(1974) : inserts	Pilot study on summer schools. Policy group to discuss the likely political eventualities on the OU...
	Open Forum 1989 : April	A round-up of the educational issues for April. Coverage of the OUSA Conference at Bradford and...
	Open Forum 130(1988)	A look at the new proposals for classifying universities for funds for research and looking to see...
	Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme April edition	This programme covers careers advice, the launch of a new million pound scheme. In Glasgow...