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Open Outlook - October 2023

David Olusoga, on set of BBC/OU series 'Union with David Olusoga' © BBC / Wall to Wall

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - October 2023. 

This issue includes:​​

  • New BBC/OU programmes explore Scotland's past and present 
  • Graduates celebrate OU degree success
  • Think Positive certificate gained 
  • Student engagement award 
  • Scottish employers missing out on hidden talent
  • Research reveals shocking level of online violence 
  • Partnerships open up opportunities for learners across Scotland
  • Maths in Motion: Pendulums and Patterns at Maths Week Scotland
  • Royal College of Nursing Scotland Nurse of the Year  
  • Entrepreneurship Award won by OU student 
  • New OU in Scotland Depute Directors 

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25 October 2023

News

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
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