Scots who are out of work or low paid are being encouraged to apply for a new fully funded computer coding skills training programme by the OU in Scotland.
A £1 million grant has been awarded to The OU in Scotland to support small to medium-sized businesses with skills training to boost productivity and growth in response to Covid-19.
Graduates with National 5s or below as their highest prior attainment completing a part-time degree at The OU in Scotland are estimated to earn an average of £200,000 more in real terms over the rest of their career.
Over half of Scottish employers report that their organisation’s survival is dependent on their ability to cut costs, according to The Open University Business Barometer.
Care experienced students have helped develop a new free Open University course which will support staff in Scotland’s universities to better understand and support those who have experienced care.
Businesses that have invested in training during lockdown expect to recover more quickly, finds a survey of business leaders and managers by The Open University.
The Open University in Scotland has been ranked first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the National Student Survey 2024.
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.