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Familiar Scottish myths are unravelled to reveal unsettling mysteries, brutal histories and underlying questions in a new swirling cauldron of a documentary series.

Two university friends who delayed their graduation for a year to support a grieving mother have finally celebrated their qualifications together.

OU graduation ceremonies have taken place in Glasgow, celebrating the class of 2026 and recognising four honorary graduates.

A former truck driver is on the road to becoming a Doctor of Clinical Psychology with the NHS after a return to education revealed undiagnosed learning difficulties.

After spending more than a quarter of a century as a chef, Highland graduate, Graeme Gunn, is swapping the heat of professional kitchens for a new career in the primary school classroom, after completing a degree with the OU in Scotland.

A mother and daughter who turned personal health challenges into a shared ambition to help others are graduating together with first-class honours in psychology from the OU in Scotland.

A free tool for planners and community groups has been published by researchers.

A three-year programme will create clearer routes from Fife College to degree-level Open University study.

An Open University in Scotland and Borders College programme will enable community-based learners to build higher-level qualifications.

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