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The Crichton Trust awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project

The Crichton Trust in Dumfries has been awarded funding from The OU's Open Societal Challenges programme as part of the second wave of their 'Challenge Us!' competition.

15th January 2025
Susan Stewart, Director of The OU in Scotland and Forbes Dunlop, Chief Executive at sportscotland, signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in Scottish sports community

The OU in Scotland and sportscotland have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding enhancing skills and education within Scotland’s sporting sector.

10th January 2025
Susan Stewart and Martin Boyle

Martin Boyle Appointed New Director of The Open University in Scotland

The OU in Scotland has announced Martin Boyle as its new Director, succeeding Susan Stewart, who will step down in spring.

7th January 2025
Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter Recognised

OU Scotland first in tertiary education to join Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter

OU in Scotland has proudly become the first tertiary education organisation to join Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter, supporting students in accessing higher education.

16th December 2024
Dr Sylvia Warnecke speaking at the Scots Language course launch event

Scots Language Programme awarded GTCS Professional Recognition

The OU in Scotland’s Scots Language and Culture Teacher Professional Learning Programme has been granted Professional Recognition by the GTC for Scotland. 

10th December 2024
OU graduate Nicola Hehir wearing an OU graduation gown and holding her baby.

Scottish mums considering retraining for new career

Nearly two-thirds of Scottish mums want to retrain for a new career but money, time and guilt hold them back, according to findings from the OU.

13th November 2024
Pupils and partners at Mock COP29

Mock COP29 gains momentum with sponsors backing

Coinciding with COP29, secondary school students from across the Highlands and Moray gather in Inverness for a mock climate conference, showcasing the passion of young people.

12th November 2024
OU graduates Alana Taylor and Elizabeth Newell wearing OU graduation robes.

Open Outlook - November 2024

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the November 2024 issue of Open Outlook.

4th November 2024
Steven Bell, wearing graduation robes and holding up a ring box to Clark Edgar, in front of giant letters OU.

OU grad's birthday, graduation and proposal all in one day

In a joyful finale to the OU's 50th anniversary of its first-ever degree ceremony in Scotland, graduate Steven took centre stage again, this time to propose to his partner Clark.  

29th October 2024
An OU graduate walking across the stage at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, holding up a graduation scroll.

Open University in Scotland Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Degree Ceremony

The OU is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first-ever degree ceremony in Scotland. This year’s event will see 660 graduates cross the stage in Glasgow.

25th October 2024

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