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Fifty years ago today, a government White Paper was published, which introduced the concept of The Open University (OU). Originally called the 'University of the Air', the OU was the realisation of... the dream of just one woman; Jennie Lee. Author of 'The Open University: A History' and academic from the OU, Daniel Weinbren, guides us through the journey of a well-loved institution.
Fifty years ago today, a government White Paper was published, which introduced the concept of The Open University (OU). Originally called the 'University of the Air', the OU was the realisation of... the dream of just one woman; Jennie Lee. Author of 'The Open University: A History' and academic from the OU, Daniel Weinbren, guides us through the journey of a well-loved institution.
First transmission date: | 25-02-2016 |
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Published: | 2016 |
Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
Restrictions on use: | Contact the OU Archive prior to any re-use. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk. |
Duration: | 00:03:39 |
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Contributor: | Daniel Weinbren |
Publisher: | The Open University |
Link to related site: | External url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj5AojlL_Qs |
Production number: | OUL00266 |
Available to public: | no |