Open University Flashcards
1
Q
What was it an example of?
A
‘The white heat of technology’ (Wilson)
2
Q
When did it start
A
1971
3
Q
When was the HQ set up and where
A
Milton Keynes 1969
4
Q
Who lead the program
A
Jenny Lee
5
Q
Who did it particularly help
A
Older people, woman (mothers) and the disadvantaged
6
Q
How many students were there by 1980
A
70,000
7
Q
How many degrees were they giving out
A
More than Oxford and Cambridge combined
