Identity area
Reference code
28/13/4
Title
Open University
Date(s)
- 1995 (Creation)
Level of description
Ffeil / File
Extent and medium
1 envelope
Context area
Name of creator
(1986-)
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Scope and content
Material relating to Jen Wilson's participation in BBC 2's Open University programme recorded in Cardiff, 11 March 1995.
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Language of material
- English
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The Open University (OU), established in 1969, is a public distance learning and research university and is the biggest university for undergraduate education in Britain. Its main campus is situated in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The OU today utilises a variety of teaching methods, such as written and audio materials, the internet, disc-based software and television programmes on DVD. The course-based BBC television broadcasts began on 3 January 1971, when the first students enrolled, and ceased on 15 December 2006.