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Fully funded coding skills for the low paid or unemployed

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. 

18th November 2020
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OU receives £1 million funding to support Scottish SMEs

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. 

13th November 2020
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Graduates see £200,000 additional career earnings

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.

6th November 2020
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OU aims high for student carers

The Open University is the recipient of a Going Higher for Student Carers Recognition Award.

28th October 2020
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Scottish businesses spend almost £100 million on temporary staff - but redundancies continue to rise

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.

16th September 2020
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Appointment of Prof Paul Gray to the OU Council

Professor Paul Gray, an experienced public sector leader in Scotland, has been appointed a Council member for The Open University. 

14th September 2020
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New course helps universities support care experienced students

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.

18th August 2020
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Open Outlook - August 2020

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the August 2020 issue of Open Outlook.

12th August 2020
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Businesses set back 18 months by COVID

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.

1st July 2020
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Skills support for workers in furlough or facing redundancy

Applications are open for a new selection of fully funded modules by The OU in Scotland that offer vital post-pandemic skills. 

22nd June 2020

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