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 Open Forum 09(1971)Report filmed at Summer Schools at Exeter and Durham, followed by a studio discussion.
video record Open Forum 02(1972)A detailed look at the role of study centres, with a lengthy discussion between a number of Open...
video record Open Forum 113(1986) ; looking forward to summer schoolLooking forward to summer school: why does the OU have a summer school and what to expect.
video record Open Forum 06(1972)Four producers examine different faculties use of television and the TV components are discussed...
video record Open Forum 111(1986) ; industry and the OUA look at the OU's contribution to industrial training needs in both technological and managerial...
video record Open Forum 105(1985) : learning while you workThe role of multi-media open learning systems as an aid to professional updating and retraining of...
video record Open Forum 110(1986) : OU graduates press conferenceOU Graduates press conference 1986.
video record Open Forum 12(1975)From Dacorum College, Hemel Hempstead - a programme on careers guidance.
video record Countdown to the Open University 2(1978)A detailed look at how the OU works in a Regional Study Centre, and students working at home.
audio record of Open Forum 47(1992)A look at the Cambridge Footlights and interviews with some of the would be actors and actresses...
audio record of Open Forum 02 (1988)Liz Dawtry and Gill Kirkup School of Education, report on the working party of the OU Equal...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1985)Discussion of TAD292 Arts course, from inception to closure, content of course, students...
audio record of Concerts which took place in the church, Walton Hall on 5.4.84 and 6.4.84The first concert ends at approximately 39'41' on the audio file, the second concert starts soon...
video record 10th Anniversary Concert
video record Open Forum 86(1983) : looking forward to summer schoolA look at foundation course summer schools, with advice for students facing their first summer school.
video record Management Education Compilation
video record C.I.M in the workplace, TV12
video record Open Forum 1989 : MayRound-up of University and education items in the news for May. Jean Rowton reports on training on...
video record Open Forum (1989) : JuneRound-up of University and education items in the news for June. Kent County Council invest in a...
video record Open Forum 05(1971) : AssignmentsDiscussion on assignments, exams and the teaching system and on the role of correspondence and...
video record Open Forum 115(1986) : It's never too late....The OU's mature students in close-upInterviews with some of the more mature OU students in which they give their views on why they are...
video record 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 Open Forum (1989) : AugustRound-up of OU and general education news for August. A visit to Aberdeen University to see how...
video record Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme February editionThe programme looks at the plans for higher education, training for small businesses, a new...
video record Open Forum(1974) : insertsPilot study on summer schools. Policy group to discuss the likely political eventualities on the OU...
video record Open Forum (1990) : magazine programme March editionThis programme looks at the Students Loan Bill and students profile, research equipment, HD TV at...
video preview image for Countdown to the Open University 1(1985) Countdown to the Open University 1(1985)
video record Open Forum 53(1980) : adult education under seigeProfessor Groombridge argues for the necessity of withstanding cuts in adult education and...
video record Open Forum 92(1984) : OU graduates press conference 1984Excerpts from the 1984 conference televised from the Adelphi Suite, Waldorf Hotel, London.
video record Open Forum 94(1984) : OUSA National conference 1984A look at the 1984 OUSA Conference at Warwick University.
video record Open Forum 95(1984) : has the Open University a future?A panel discussion held at the 1984 OUSA national conference. OUSA delegates pose the questions.
video record Open Forum 88(1983) ; energy research at the OUA look at the work of the Energy Research Group. Several projects are briefly examined.
video record Open Saturday 3(1998)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme "Communication: the...
video record Learning with others
video record Gloucester
video record Open Forum 11(1974) : general assembleyTopics discussed were: student participation in the OU government structure and OU academic policy....
video record Open Forum 07(1976)Filmed interviews with students in Devon and Cornwall who have benefitted from the student hardship...
video record Open Forum 12(1974)News round-up. Student representation in Open University government discussed. Alternative plans...
video record Open Forum 08(1975)A look at York Summer School with comments on the role of summer schools. Problems with fees. Open...
video record Open forum 14(1974) : advisory programme for new studentsA discussion on the following topics: 1. preparatory work and study techniques; 2. foundation...
video record Open Forum 09(1975)Ralph Smith discusses some of the financial problems of the Open University and future plans. The...
video record 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 Open Forum 11(1975) : adult education in an industrial societyLord Feather's OUSA lecture entitled "Adult Education in an Industrial Society".
video record Open Forum 09(1974)News round-up includes excerpts from the award winning film, AST281/09. John Miller interviews Luis...
video record Open Forum 07(1974)News round-up. Topics include the new Open University courses, 18 year old admission, degree...
video record Open Forum 08(1976) : preparing for summer schoolCompilation of interviews filmed at previous Summer Schools to illustrate the form of the week and...
video record Open Forum 10(1974)News round-up. The final examinations are discussed as well as the contribution of continuous...
video record Open Forum 12(1976) : exam specialTerry Keilthy explains exam room procedure. Jill Cochrane discusses exams with two students. Other...
video record Open Forum 11(1976) : the OU versus private lifeThe effect of OU studies on people's lives; interviews with married students after graduation and...
video record Open Forum 13(1976) : CareersCareers guidance for students. Interviews with students at summer school on their motives....