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 110(1986) : OU graduates press conference Open Forum 110(1986) : OU graduates press conferenceOU Graduates press conference 1986.
video record for Open Forum 12(1975) Open Forum 12(1975)From Dacorum College, Hemel Hempstead - a programme on careers guidance.
video record for Management Education Compilation Management Education Compilation
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 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 92(1984) : OU graduates press conference 1984 Open Forum 92(1984) : OU graduates press conference 1984Excerpts from the 1984 conference televised from the Adelphi Suite, Waldorf Hotel, London.
video record for Open Forum 94(1984) : OUSA National conference 1984 Open Forum 94(1984) : OUSA National conference 1984A look at the 1984 OUSA Conference at Warwick University.
video record for Open Forum 95(1984) : has the Open University a future? 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 for Open Forum 88(1983) ; energy research at the OU 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 for Open Saturday 3(1998) Open Saturday 3(1998)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme "Communication: the...
video record for Learning with others Learning with others
video record for Gloucester Gloucester
video record for Open Forum 11(1974) : general assembley Open Forum 11(1974) : general assembleyTopics discussed were: student participation in the OU government structure and OU academic policy....
video record for Open Forum 07(1976) Open Forum 07(1976)Filmed interviews with students in Devon and Cornwall who have benefitted from the student hardship...
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 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 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 09(1975) Open Forum 09(1975)Ralph Smith discusses some of the financial problems of the Open University and future plans. The...
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 11(1975) : adult education in an industrial society Open Forum 11(1975) : adult education in an industrial societyLord Feather's OUSA lecture entitled "Adult Education in an Industrial Society".
video record for Open Forum 09(1974) Open Forum 09(1974)News round-up includes excerpts from the award winning film, AST281/09. John Miller interviews Luis...
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 Open Forum 08(1976) : preparing for summer school 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 for Open Forum 10(1974) Open Forum 10(1974)News round-up. The final examinations are discussed as well as the contribution of continuous...
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 11(1976) : the OU versus private life 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 for Open Forum 13(1976) : Careers Open Forum 13(1976) : CareersCareers guidance for students. Interviews with students at summer school on their motives....
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 20(1977) : the OU in the wider community Open Forum 20(1977) : the OU in the wider communityUsing examples of OU students in Sunderland, the programme looks at their relationship to the...
video record for Open Forum 16(1977) : the OU world wide Open Forum 16(1977) : the OU world wideThe OU consultancy service is discussed with a detailed look at the project in Iran and the seminar...
video record for Open Forum 17(1977) : OUSA national conference Open Forum 17(1977) : OUSA national conferenceThe OUSA conference at York University is discussed.
video record for Open Forum 23(1977) : general assembly 1977 Open Forum 23(1977) : general assembly 1977The general assembly 1977 and its discussion of fees, representation and the VC's report.
video record for Open Forum 26(1977) : advice to new students Open Forum 26(1977) : advice to new studentsThe programme looks at how to write essays and how to use the broadcast material.
video record for Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 1 Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 1Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 2 Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 2Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
audio record of Wireless (programme 1)And now for the first in a new series, tracing the history of electronics in the 20th century....
audio record of Open University Choir concerts 1984Concerts by The Open University Choir recorded on St Michael's Church on the OU campus at Walton...
audio record of Advisory service programme 10 : 'a month to go'
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 The Open University Consultancy Service mathematics compilation The Open University Consultancy Service mathematics compilationCompiled by The Institute of Educational Technology and BBC/OU Productions. Contains clips from...
video record for Teaching at a distance: a programme for part-time staff Teaching at a distance: a programme for part-time staff
video record for Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 1: Who do we Teach? Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 1: Who do we Teach?
video record for Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 4: How do we produce these course materials? Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 4: How do we produce...A demonstration programme about science course production at The Open University.
video record for Science footage of fruit flies and larvae Science footage of fruit flies and larvae
video record for Science footage of fruit flies and larvae Science footage of fruit flies and larvae
video record for Footage of insects Footage of insectsSilent footage of insects, including flies, larvae and caterpillars.
video record for Footage of insects Footage of insectsSilent footage of insects and a man working with insects in a laboratory.
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 A different vote in a devolved nation A different vote in a devolved nationSocial researcher, Mark Diffley, and writer for Scottish Centre on European Relations, Kirsty...
audio record of Robin Wilson Oral History InterviewOral History interview by Hilary Young recorded over two sessions with Robin Wilson. 19th March...