The Open University

Sep 17

Welcome Events for students in Scotland

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 09:30 to 10:30

Online

The Open University in Scotland warmly invites all new students based in Scotland who are starting their modules in October 2026 to join our Welcome Events.

Sep 18

Bloody Scotland 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026 - 13:30 to Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 01:00

Online, In person

The OU is supporting a range of events at Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Bloody Scotland 2026. These include events with OU's Lara Frumkin and with TV stars and best-selling authors, such as Richard Osman and Robert Peston, and stars of Netflix hit series Dept. Q.

Sep 22

Welcome Events for students in Scotland

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 16:00 to 17:00

Online

The Open University in Scotland warmly invites all new students based in Scotland who are starting their modules in October 2026 to join our Welcome Events.

Sep 25

Welcome Events for students in Scotland

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 09:30 to 10:30

Online

The Open University in Scotland warmly invites all new students based in Scotland who are starting their modules in October 2026 to join our Welcome Events.

Sep 29

Welcome Events for students in Scotland

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 19:00 to 20:00

Online

The Open University in Scotland warmly invites all new students based in Scotland who are starting their modules in October 2026 to join our Welcome Events.

Oct 8

Welcome Events for students in Scotland

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 16:00 to 17:00

Online

The Open University in Scotland warmly invites all new students based in Scotland who are starting their modules in October 2026 to join our Welcome Events.

Oct 10

Dark Sky Festival 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 14:00 to 18:00

A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre, 8-12 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL, Scotland

The Open University is delighted to be supporting The Dark Sky Festival 2026. Join us for an engaging afternoon of science, discussion, and delicious food at A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre. Enjoy an afternoon tea accompanied by fascinating talks from leading space and astrobiology researchers.

Oct 16

Dark Sky Festival 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026 - 14:00 to 18:00

A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre, 8-12 High Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL, Scotland

The Open University is delighted to be supporting The Dark Sky Festival 2026. Join us for an engaging afternoon of science, discussion, and delicious food at A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre. Enjoy an afternoon tea accompanied by fascinating talks from leading space and astrobiology researchers.