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 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".
	Open Forum 09(1974)	News round-up includes excerpts from the award winning film, AST281/09. John Miller interviews Luis...
	Open Forum 07(1974)	News round-up. Topics include the new Open University courses, 18 year old admission, degree...
	Open Forum 08(1976) : preparing for summer school	Compilation of interviews filmed at previous Summer Schools to illustrate the form of the week and...
	Open Forum 10(1974)	News round-up. The final examinations are discussed as well as the contribution of continuous...
	Open Forum 12(1976) : exam special	Terry Keilthy explains exam room procedure. Jill Cochrane discusses exams with two students. Other...
	Open Forum 11(1976) : the OU versus private life	The effect of OU studies on people's lives; interviews with married students after graduation and...
	Open Forum 13(1976) : Careers	Careers guidance for students. Interviews with students at summer school on their motives....
	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...
	Open Forum 20(1977) : the OU in the wider community	Using examples of OU students in Sunderland, the programme looks at their relationship to the...
	Open Forum 16(1977) : the OU world wide	The OU consultancy service is discussed with a detailed look at the project in Iran and the seminar...
	Open Forum 17(1977) : OUSA national conference	The OUSA conference at York University is discussed.
	Open Forum 23(1977) : general assembly 1977	The general assembly 1977 and its discussion of fees, representation and the VC's report.
	Open Forum 26(1977) : advice to new students	The programme looks at how to write essays and how to use the broadcast material.
	Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 1	Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
	Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 2	Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
	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...
	Conversations : an interview with the Vice Chancellor 1972	Charles A Wedemeyer in conversation with the Vice Chancellor Walter Perry and Walter James.
	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(1972) : summer schools	A look at Reading summer school and a student discussion on summer schools in general.
	Open Forum 11(1972)	A look at the exams with students voicing some criticisms.
	Open Forum 04(1974)	News round-up. Preparation for the 1974 graduation ceremony discussed. Pros and cons for having...
	Countdown to the Open University 2(1983)	Advice on using course units; an excerpt from a tutorial; advice on assignments and exams;...
	Countdown to the Open University 3 (1983)	A look at summer schools. Advice about good study habits. The Open University student's year....
	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.
	Promoting the Regions role in the OU
	Open Campus 3 : September edition	Featuring degree ceremonies (including the role of the warehouse), remote students, design...
	Open Forum 1989 : April	A round-up of the educational issues for April. Coverage of the OUSA Conference at Bradford and...
	Open Forum 98(1984) : costs and fees	University administrators and students discuss the implications of the continued rise in fees as...
	Open Forum 102(1985) : value of an OU degree	The personal and career benefits of gaining an OU degree.
	Open Forum 118(1987)	The first of the new magazine style programmes which will be reporting on a broad selection of...
	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...
	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 123(1987)	The programme looks at the situation facing higher education after the general election and...
	Open Forum 32(1978) : preparing for summer schools	The programme tries to give students some impressions and reassurances concerning the forthcoming...
	Open Forum 36(1978) : social life in the OU	A look at social activities at the Open University for both students and staff.