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 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 IBM promo (1996) : a learning partnership IBM promo (1996) : a learning partnership
video record for Open Forum 10(1975) 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...
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 Warehouse and distribution in OU Warehouse and distribution in OU
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 Open Forum 36(1978) : social life in the OU Open Forum 36(1978) : social life in the OUA look at social activities at the Open University for both students and staff.
video record for Open Forum (1989) : August Open Forum (1989) : AugustRound-up of OU and general education news for August. A visit to Aberdeen University to see how...
video record for Open Forum 67(1981) : preparing for summer school Open Forum 67(1981) : preparing for summer schoolStudio discussion of the aims and advantages of summer schools and advice for students about to go...
video record for Open Forum (1989) : magazine programme September Edition Open Forum (1989) : magazine programme September EditionThe Education minister Robert Jackson talks about student loans. The programme joins two OU...
video record for Open Forum 112(1986) ; OUSA National conference Open Forum 112(1986) ; OUSA National conferenceExtracts from the 1986 OUSA national conference held at York.
video record for Open Forum 123(1987) Open Forum 123(1987)The programme looks at the situation facing higher education after the general election and...
video record for Open Forum 108(1985) : Ritchie Calder Memorial lecture - Towards the future: the role of the Open University Open Forum 108(1985) : Ritchie Calder Memorial lecture - Towards the future: the role of the Open...Lord Briggs gives an analysis of the OU's performance to date and speculates on its future importance.
video record for Open Forum 35(1978) : Postgraduate research part 2 Open Forum 35(1978) : Postgraduate research part 2A look at internal postgraduate research at the Open University.
video record for Open Forum 30(1978) : 5th OUSA national conference 1978 Open Forum 30(1978) : 5th OUSA national conference 1978Coverage of OUSA national conference held at Leeds.
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video record for Swaffham wind turbine multiple cause diagram; Old Wolverton bus depot influence diagram; Genetically modified organisms systems map Swaffham wind turbine multiple cause diagram; Old Wolverton bus depot influence diagram;...
video record for Open Forum 1989 : April Open Forum 1989 : AprilA round-up of the educational issues for April. Coverage of the OUSA Conference at Bradford and...
video record for Open Forum 03 (1973) Open Forum 03 (1973)Excerpt from OUSA council meeting. Aims, structure and activities of OUSA discussed. Desirability...
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 54(1980) : tackling TMAs Open Forum 54(1980) : tackling TMAsAdvice about writing essays from both staff and experienced students.
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 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...