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Two students in their graduation robes embracing in front of a large OU sign

Open University top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The Open University in Scotland has been ranked first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the National Student Survey 2024.

10th July 2024
A pupil holding a piece of rock at the European Lunar Symposium's schools' programme.

OU-hosted European Lunar Symposium lands in Scotland

Moon experts have attended one of the world's leading space conferences, held in Scotland for the first time and including a schools’ programme plus public talks. 

1st July 2024
Photo of the front cover of the Business Barometer 2024 report

Scottish firms less likely to report skills shortages compared with UK, but businesses lack confidence

Over half of Scottish organisations are still reporting worrying skills shortages, says new report. 

19th June 2024
Performers at Edinburgh Festival

Open Outlook - June 2024

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

10th June 2024
The Open University's Professor Mahesh Anand standing in front of a Moon image - photo by Mark Bolam.

OU to host European Lunar Symposium 2024

The European Lunar Symposium will be held in Scotland for the first time and is being hosted by The Open University in Scotland.

14th May 2024
John McAlinden and First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

Lifelong learning award for union rep

The First Minister of Scotland has presented a lifelong learning award sponsored by the OU in Scotland, to John McAlinden of the Communication Workers Union. 

19th April 2024
Photo of a child drawing on a blackboard.

Open Outlook - March 2024

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

18th March 2024
Darren McGarvey © Tern Television Productions

New OU/BBC series' unflinching look at public services

A new three-part series co-produced by the OU and BBC follows Scottish writer and rapper Darren McGarvey as he takes an unflinching look at the UK’s public services.

27th February 2024
The word 'Scots' in Scrabble letters

First teacher training course to embed Scots language

The OU in Scotland and Education Scotland have created a course for teachers on how to include Scots language and culture in their classrooms.

6th February 2024
Back Row: Catriona Willis, Highland One World; Cllr Karl Rosie, Chair of the Climate Change committee; Council Leader Cllr Raymond Bremner; Gemma Burnside, Open University. Front Row: Riley McLeod-Taylor (16), Sophie Lambert (16), Mark Fernando (17), Ella Paterson (17) and Adnan Hussain (17)

Future sustainability leaders attend Mock COP28

Secondary school pupils across the Scottish Highlands are taking part in a ‘Mock COP28’, to share the ambition of young people working for a fairer and more sustainable world.

1st December 2023

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