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The OU Story >
A brief exploration of the history of The OU. Includes the creation of the OU, the growth of the organisation, expansion and consolidation, the changing student experience and The OU today.
The Jennie Lee Archive Collection >
This exhibition takes a look at the life of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, through some of the materials held in the Jennie Lee Archive collection at The Open University.
Historical OU Campus Tour >
A historical tour of the buildings of The Open University Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes
The OU and Alexandra Palace >
A collection of archive clips and images exploring the OU's role in the history of Alexandra Palace.
Time to Think >
Open University journeys in British and Irish prisons during the years of conflict 1972-2000
Shakespeare at the OU >
A collection of clips exploring the OU’s teaching of Shakespeare to celebrate the 450th anniversary of his birth in 2014.
Milton Keynes and The Open University >
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Milton Keynes this exhibition looks at the relationship between the OU and Milton Keynes using content from the archive.
Betty Boothroyd >
An online exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of Baroness Boothroyd becoming Speaker of the House of Commons
Harold Wilson and The OU >
To celebrate the centenary of Harold Wilson's birth in 1916, this exhibition looks at Harold Wilson's connection with The Open University using clips from the University's archive.