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More than three quarters of Scottish businesses report that skills shortages mean reduced output, profitability or growth, according to The OU’s Business Barometer 2022 published in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce.

The Open University has surveyed over 1000 young adults from across Scotland to find out what societal challenges concern them most. 

The OU in Scotland celebrated its outstanding students with its first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

The Open University has launched a raft of measures aimed at helping students and Ukrainians fleeing the war and arriving in the UK. 

The OU's commitment to research and societal impact is recognised with 82% of its research impact assessed to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

To celebrate International Nurses Day (12 May), we’re shining a spotlight on some of our OU in Scotland nursing alumni. 

Steven Sutherland, an OU in Scotland student, stars in MTV’s new ‘Generation Change’ campaign.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress and the OU recognise leading Union Learning Rep Mel Gorrie, with an award presented by Scotland's First Minister.

New report reveals flexible learning as the key to public sector talent retention challenge in Scotland.

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the April 2022 issue of Open Outlook.