2009 is a momentous year for The Open University. It's 40 years since we established a new approach to education: a university for everyone.
To enable this approach we pioneered learning through television and radio programmes. You'll recognise some of the fruit of this partnership, programmes like Coast, Rough Science and Child of our Time.
Clip trip
As the university enters its fifth decade, relive the sights, sounds and stories of the OU 40th anniversary timeline.
40 years of learning
Chancellor Lord David Puttnam looks to the future in The Open University 40th anniversary lecture.
Back to the future
Leo McKern, Patrick Stewart, some giant tumbling dice - watch 40 years of the OU as we rewind.
Birthday trail
Come up to date with the extraordinary range of Open University programmes. Watch a taste of the OU today.
Order your free prospectus
Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.
Coming next...
Here's to the next 40 years. Amongst the programmes coming soon are Life and Bang Goes The Theory.