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Distance learning pioneer, The OU, will partner with CodeBase’s Techscaler initiative, the Scottish Government’s tech startup programme run by CodeBase.

Martin Boyle has been appointed as Depute Director at The OU in Scotland, overseeing Strategy, Planning and Resources and be part of Scotland’s leadership team. 

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. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.