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5 easy habits for a longer, healthier, happier life: OU announces challenge empowering UK to age well

The month-long Take Five to Age Well challenge will build a movement of people committed to ageing well behaviours, with a lasting impact on their health and well-being.

8th April 2025
OU graduate Jade Ormiston wearing her graduation gown and with her child.

Open Outlook - March 2025

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

24th March 2025
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OU research and kids’ art challenge policy makers on sustainability

An innovative research project, Art for Action, is set to showcase the voices of young people through art, addressing pressing sustainability issues.

7th March 2025
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The Crichton Trust awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project

The Crichton Trust in Dumfries has been awarded funding from The OU's Open Societal Challenges programme as part of the second wave of their 'Challenge Us!' competition.

15th January 2025
Susan Stewart, Director of The OU in Scotland and Forbes Dunlop, Chief Executive at sportscotland, signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in Scottish sports community

The OU in Scotland and sportscotland have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding enhancing skills and education within Scotland’s sporting sector.

10th January 2025
Susan Stewart and Martin Boyle

Martin Boyle Appointed New Director of The Open University in Scotland

The OU in Scotland has announced Martin Boyle as its new Director, succeeding Susan Stewart, who will step down in spring.

7th January 2025
Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter Recognised

OU Scotland first in tertiary education to join Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter

OU in Scotland has proudly become the first tertiary education organisation to join Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter, supporting students in accessing higher education.

16th December 2024
Dr Sylvia Warnecke speaking at the Scots Language course launch event

Scots Language Programme awarded GTCS Professional Recognition

The OU in Scotland’s Scots Language and Culture Teacher Professional Learning Programme has been granted Professional Recognition by the GTC for Scotland. 

10th December 2024
OU graduate Nicola Hehir wearing an OU graduation gown and holding her baby.

Scottish mums considering retraining for new career

Nearly two-thirds of Scottish mums want to retrain for a new career but money, time and guilt hold them back, according to findings from the OU.

13th November 2024
Pupils and partners at Mock COP29

Mock COP29 gains momentum with sponsors backing

Coinciding with COP29, secondary school students from across the Highlands and Moray gather in Inverness for a mock climate conference, showcasing the passion of young people.

12th November 2024

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