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Fiona Drouet has been awarded an honorary degree at OU ceremonies in Glasgow.

Honorary graduates recognise impact on society

Professor Lynne Cadenhead, Sabir Zazai and Fiona Drouet have been awarded honorary degrees at OU ceremonies in Glasgow.

31st October 2022
Principal dancer Constance Devernay-Laurence in a graduation gown, holding an OU degree scroll, at Scottish Ballet's studio. Photo by Julie Howden.

OU degree is ‘on pointe’ for Scottish Ballet star

Principal dancer Constance Devernay-Laurence today receives her first-class BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree. 

28th October 2022
A wheat field against a blue sky that mirrors the Ukrainian flag

Help for people supporting Ukrainians launched by OU

The OU has launched a new free online course for people housing, caring for or working with Ukrainians in the UK.

20th October 2022
Candice Carty-Williams at Edinburgh International Book Festival. Credit - Pako Mera

Open Outlook - October 2022

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

3rd October 2022
Polar bear profile, Svalbard, Arctic Norway

Journey through our icy world in BBC/OU series Frozen Planet II

Legendary nature historian, Sir David Attenborough, will narrate the highly anticipated Frozen Planet II in a stunning new series co-produced by the BBC and The Open University (OU).

21st September 2022
Her Majesty The Queen visiting the OU

Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 - 2022

The Open University in Scotland is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and joins people across the world in expressing our condolences to the Royal family.

8th September 2022
Susan Stewart and Roddy Henry signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership opens up new opportunities for adult learners

Adult learners in Midlothian will benefit from new study opportunities thanks to a partnership between The Open University in Scotland and Newbattle Abbey College. 

30th August 2022
Image of the Highlands of Scotland with a sheep

New tool helps communities adapt to climate change

The Open University in Scotland has contributed to a new framework, which helps organisations and communities around the world adapt to climate change.

11th August 2022
Carly McCluskey

OU Scotland student steals the show in MTV campaign

The Open University in Scotland student, Carly McCluskey from Glasgow is the final student to feature in MTV’s ‘Generation Change’ campaign.

7th July 2022
Graduate holding OU folder. Photo Credit: Julie Howden

Top student satisfaction for the OU in Scotland

The Open University in Scotland has achieved 90% for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022 published today (6 July 2022). 

6th July 2022

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