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Naomi Brown with her son

Student who rebuilt her life helps Aberdeen's youths find theirs

OU in Scotland graduate is helping to transform youth mental health support in Aberdeen through business venture.

18th February 2026
Kane Edwards in his alchemist's set up

West coast entrepreneur prepares to launch Scotland’s first yerba mate drinks brand

Greenock-based founder builds drinks business with support from The Open University in Scotland.

16th February 2026
A women standing as she speaks at a conference

Open Outlook - November 2025

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the November 2025 issue of Open Outlook.

24th November 2025
Three gowned graduates, pictured from the back. Photo by Kathryn Tuckerman.

OU leads research on Scotland’s Fair Access landscape

OU researchers have been appointed to create a comprehensive picture of current university access and participation activity across Scotland.

14th November 2025
OU graduate Saffron Macivor

Orkney graduate the most northerly in Scotland at Open University ceremonies

Saffron Macivor of South Ronaldsay celebrated her First-Class Honours degree at an OU ceremony in Glasgow.

14th November 2025
Mock COP

From Inverness to Dumfries: OU in Scotland and sponsors take Mock COP nationwide

The OU in Scotland will once again bring young people together to debate climate action and global co-operation at this year’s Mock COP30 events, taking place in Inverness, and for the first time, in Dumfries.

7th November 2025
OU graduates Elvis Mohammed and Arlene Warrick-Mohammed

Double degree joy at Open University ceremony for Aberdeenshire couple

Husband and wife Elvis Mohammed and Arlene Warrick-Mohammed have graduated with OU Bachelor of Science (Honours) degrees.

4th November 2025
OU graduates and sisters Kayleigh and Nicole Sharkey

Lanarkshire sisters celebrate Open University degrees at same ceremony

Kayleigh and Nicole Sharkey have each gained Honours degrees - in Business Management and Adult Nursing respectively.

29th October 2025
Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross

‘Dignity’ and determination celebrated at The Open University in Scotland’s graduation ceremony

Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, and foreign affairs expert Fiona Hill, have been awarded honorary degrees at the OU's degree ceremonies in Glasgow, together with 660 graduates from across Scotland.

24th October 2025
Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross holding graduation scrolls

From Raintown to Royal Concert Hall: OU honours Deacon Blue legends

Scottish music icons Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh have been awarded honorary degrees from the OU, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to arts, culture and society.

24th October 2025

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