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 Wish You Were Here Wish You Were HereThis programme follows a group of disabled students and their helpers as they participate in an...
video record for Maths shorts Maths shortsThe first of these five minute programmes looks at the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence,...
video record for In other words : live or let die In other words : live or let die
video record for Woodlands - Scotland Woodlands - Scotland
video preview image for The History of the Hour Record The History of the Hour Record A look at how science has impacted the development of The World Hour Record (the record for the...
video preview image for The OpenScience Laboratory The OpenScience LaboratoryThe OpenScience Lab (OSL) is the OU's online laboratory for practical science teaching that is open...
video preview image for Technology TechnologyHave you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel...
video preview image for Forces ForcesA cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these...
video record for Open Forum 07(1971) Open Forum 07(1971)In this Open Forum programme Naomi McIntosh chairs a studio discussion made up of a panel of...
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 11(1971) : Open quiz final Open Forum 11(1971) : Open quiz finalFinal of Open University inter-regional quiz along the lines of "University Challenge" introduced...
video record for Chemistry compilation Chemistry compilation
video record for Open Forum 05(1972) Open Forum 05(1972)Introduction to the credit systems for Open University courses.
video preview image for Open Forum 08(1972) : general assembly Open Forum 08(1972) : general assemblyOpen Forum at the general assembly.
video record for Open Forum 09(1972) Open Forum 09(1972)A look at the organisation and problem areas of the south west region.
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 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 12(1973) : summer school at Stirling Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at StirlingProgramme in 2 parts - Summer school at Stirling including excerpts from the North Sea Oil...
video record for Congregation 1973 : degree ceremony, Alexandra Palace Congregation 1973 : degree ceremony, Alexandra Palace
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 Open Forum 08(1974) : University of East Anglia summer school Open Forum 08(1974) : University of East Anglia summer schoolVisit to the Summer School at the University of East Anglia. It includes excerpts from a dramatic...
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 Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander Park Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander ParkBob Rowland talks about the Japan Prize with film of his trip to Japan. Ken Jones reviews his...
video record for Open Forum 06(1975) Open Forum 06(1975)Open Day at Walton Hall and a look at Wayne State University in Detroit which show similarities...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975)
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975)
video record for Open Forum 13(1975) Open Forum 13(1975)An introductory programme for new students, looking at various aspects of the OU system.
video record for Open Forum 01(1976) Open Forum 01(1976)A visit to publishing and design studio; work of the Brain Research Group; Naomi McIntosh and...
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 06(1976) Open Forum 06(1976)Programme on the handicapped student featuring 1) British Council reception for Valerie Saunder's...
video record for Open Forum 10(1976) : OUSA open day 1976 at Walton Hall Open Forum 10(1976) : OUSA open day 1976 at Walton HallA look at the Open Day exhibitions including a discussion of what IET does with David Hawridge and...
video record for Public debate on the Government's education policy Public debate on the Government's education policy
video preview image for Physiology PhysiologyA scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such as Rebecca...
video record for Semiconductor electronics education committee : minority carriers in semiconductors Semiconductor electronics education committee : minority carriers in semiconductorsThe experiment in this film is based on work first reported as "Investigation of Hole Injection in...
video record for Demonstration programme : the faculty of educational studies. Demonstration programme : the faculty of educational studies.
video record for A touch of Herstein A touch of Herstein
video record for Regional Tutorial Services : demonstration programme Regional Tutorial Services : demonstration programmeThis programme describes the Open University's regional structure for student support. It outlines...
video record for Royal Astronomical Society Lecture : not seeing is believing :  the astronomy and physics of black holes Royal Astronomical Society Lecture : not seeing is believing : the astronomy and physics of black...A Royal Astronomical Society Lecture.
video record for The great fish hunt The great fish hunt
video record for Convergence on L-1 Convergence on L-1
video record for Departmental Compilation. Departmental Compilation.Extracts from several OU programmes from each faculty.
video record for Open Forum Comp(1975) Open Forum Comp(1975)Two students visit Walton Hall and talk to OU staff in the following departments: Graphics, Project...
video record for Life and times of John Dalton Life and times of John Dalton
video record for Demonstration Programme : remote blackboard. Demonstration Programme : remote blackboard.
video record for The television studio : a training programme. The television studio : a training programme.
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific education Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific...
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography
video record for Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing
video record for Use of mathematics in television Use of mathematics in television
video record for Books and libraries Books and libraries