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Parisa Shirazi (left), Senior Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at Children in Scotland and Amanda Devi Fakeerah (right), OU Graduate and Children in Scotland Intern

Children in Scotland partnership helps graduate thrive through internship

A partnership with the OU in Scotland has helped children’s charity Children in Scotland find the right intern for their project needs and given an OU graduate invaluable work experience.

14th May 2026
OU's Team Scotland members for the Babson Challenge.

Students rise to global challenge to tackle period poverty

A team of students from the OU in Scotland have reached the finals of an international competition, after developing a business idea aimed at tackling period poverty and gender equality, keeping girls in education.

29th April 2026
Language Accessibility Promise launch event

OU takes leading role in new accessibility promise

The OU in Scotland is celebrating its early adoption of a new Language Accessibility Promise, becoming one of the first universities to sign on ahead of the official sector-wide launch.

17th April 2026
OU in Scotland student and entrepreneur Megan, painting at an easel

Open Outlook - March 2026

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the March 2026 issue of Open Outlook.

25th March 2026
Katie Palmer sitting on a seat in a theatre auditorium

Comedy business lands serious returns from laughter

A 10-week online marketing course from the OU in Scotland has transformed the fortunes of Edinburgh-based comedy entrepreneur Katie Palmer, leading to equity-free funding and her first employee hire.

19th March 2026
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

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