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 Open Forum 05(1972) Open Forum 05(1972)Introduction to the credit systems for Open University courses.
video record for Open Forum 127(1988) : The Open Lectures at the Durham Summer School Open Forum 127(1988) : The Open Lectures at the Durham Summer SchoolLecture given by Robin Wilson at the M101 Summer School at Durham. With the aid of postage stamps...
video record for Open Forum 02(1972) Open Forum 02(1972)A detailed look at the role of study centres, with a lengthy discussion between a number of Open...
video record for Open Forum 08(1975) Open Forum 08(1975)A look at York Summer School with comments on the role of summer schools. Problems with fees. Open...
video record for Open Forum 1989 : May Open Forum 1989 : MayRound-up of University and education items in the news for May. Jean Rowton reports on training on...
video record for Open Forum 02(1976) : what's a degree worth? Open Forum 02(1976) : what's a degree worth?Extracts from filmed interviews explore the worth of an OU degree to OU graduates and employers....
video record for Open Forum 04(1971) : programme 4 Open Forum 04(1971) : programme 4Discussion with the Vice-Chancellor on academic credibility and on the formation of a students...
video record for Open Forum 53(1980) : adult education under seige Open Forum 53(1980) : adult education under seigeProfessor Groombridge argues for the necessity of withstanding cuts in adult education and...
video record for Open Forum 07(1974) Open Forum 07(1974)News round-up. Topics include the new Open University courses, 18 year old admission, degree...
video record for Countdown to the Open University 4(1982) Countdown to the Open University 4(1982)Information for new students about financial assistance. OUSA. Sesame. Open Forum programmes....
video record for Looking into maths: the Cockcroft Report 1 : what's all the fuss about? Looking into maths: the Cockcroft Report 1 : what's all the fuss about?
video record for Open Forum 12(1976) : exam special Open Forum 12(1976) : exam specialTerry Keilthy explains exam room procedure. Jill Cochrane discusses exams with two students. Other...
video record for Open Forum 05(1976) : student representation Open Forum 05(1976) : student representationHistory of student representation in the OU, explaining the revised arrangements for 1977. Extracts...
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 The University is Open The University is OpenThis programme looks at the range of the Open University's first students and their concerns. It...
video record for Open Forum 114(1986) : Open Campus Open Forum 114(1986) : Open CampusTwo recent events on campus are featured in this programme. The first is the official opening of...
video record for Flag Flag
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 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 93(1984) : Myth, microscope and mystery : a personal view Open Forum 93(1984) : Myth, microscope and mystery : a personal viewHow can religion and science be reconciled? Russ Stannard gives a personal view. (Open Lecture...
video record for Open Forum 12(1972) Open Forum 12(1972)The role of course tutors and their contributions to studying at a distance are discussed.
video record for Open Forum 12(1974) Open Forum 12(1974)News round-up. Student representation in Open University government discussed. Alternative plans...
video record for Open forum 14(1974) : advisory programme for new students Open forum 14(1974) : advisory programme for new studentsA discussion on the following topics: 1. preparatory work and study techniques; 2. foundation...
video record for Open Forum 50(1979) : C.E.A.D. an international conference Open Forum 50(1979) : C.E.A.D. an international conferenceExtracts from the Conference on the education of adults at a distance which was organised by the OU...
video record for Warehouse and distribution in OU Warehouse and distribution in OU
video record for Countdown to the Open University 2(1983) Countdown to the Open University 2(1983)Advice on using course units; an excerpt from a tutorial; advice on assignments and exams;...
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 preview image for Open Forum 78(1982) : solving dotty problems Open Forum 78(1982) : solving dotty problemsAn Open Lecture by Robin Wilson about the usefulness of graph theory.
video preview image for Countdown to the Open University 3 (1983) Countdown to the Open University 3 (1983)A look at summer schools. Advice about good study habits. The Open University student's year....
video preview image for Open Campus 1(1995) Open Campus 1(1995)Extracts of degree awards and speeches at the installation of Betty Boothroyd as 4th Chancellor of...
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 97(1984) ; expectations and realisations Open Forum 97(1984) ; expectations and realisationsThe programme looks at how a group of students from the Preston area, first shown on Open Forum six...
video record for Open Forum 39(1979) : using TV to advantage Open Forum 39(1979) : using TV to advantageUsing examples from TV programmes, the programme looks at how television can be used and how...
video record for Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme April edition Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme April editionThis programme covers careers advice, the launch of a new million pound scheme. In Glasgow...
video record for Open Campus 3 : September edition Open Campus 3 : September editionFeaturing degree ceremonies (including the role of the warehouse), remote students, design...
video record for Open Forum 47(1979) : 10th Anniversary music: the music of John Rutter Open Forum 47(1979) : 10th Anniversary music: the music of John RutterInterview with part-time Open University music lecturer John Rutter about his career, then...
video record for Open Forum 96(1984) : future development in technology AD 2000 Open Forum 96(1984) : future development in technology AD 2000The Vice Chancellor reports on the future development in technology conference which was arranged...
video record for Open Forum 116(1986) ; VC's lecture: continuing education for industry Open Forum 116(1986) ; VC's lecture: continuing education for industryLecture by the Vice-Chancellor: Continuing education for industry. The role and courses provided...
video record for Open Forum (1991) : June Open Forum (1991) : JuneCan computers play a role in distance learning - are they essential to a course? John Naughton...
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 Open Saturday 27(1997) Open Saturday 27(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week using clips from various OU courses....
video record for Open Forum 57(1980) : external recognition of the OU degree Open Forum 57(1980) : external recognition of the OU degreeThe programme investigates the career prospects of OU graduates by means of interviews with...
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 OU promo: OUWW 98 VC1 OU promo: OUWW 98 VC1This promotional video is introduced by Sir John Daniel and emphasises the OU's global reach.
video record for Open Forum 31(1978) : OUSA annual lecture Open Forum 31(1978) : OUSA annual lectureAn employer's view of continuing education.
video record for KMi Concept Tape KMi Concept TapeThis programme has a clip from a 1994 virtual summer school and projects a future scenario where a...
video record for Open Forum 40(1979) : the Prime Minister James Callaghan meets OU graduates Open Forum 40(1979) : the Prime Minister James Callaghan meets OU graduatesExtracts from the Prime Minister's visit to the Open University to meet new graduates, including...
video record for Open Forum 37(1978) : OUSA debate 1981 Open Forum 37(1978) : OUSA debate 1981The Open debate at Open Day on whether students are an embarassment to the 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,...