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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.
Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the March 2025 issue of Open Outlook.
An innovative research project, Art for Action, is set to showcase the voices of young people through art, addressing pressing sustainability issues.
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.
The OU in Scotland and sportscotland have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding enhancing skills and education within Scotland’s sporting sector.
The OU in Scotland has announced Martin Boyle as its new Director, succeeding Susan Stewart, who will step down in spring.
OU in Scotland has proudly become the first tertiary education organisation to join Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter, supporting students in accessing higher education.
The OU in Scotland’s Scots Language and Culture Teacher Professional Learning Programme has been granted Professional Recognition by the GTC for Scotland.
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.
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.
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