Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 advice webpage address graphic - https://help.open.ac.uk/coronavirus-covid19

The Open University in Scotland is closely monitoring the coronavirus pandemic and will be following guidance issued by the UK and Scottish governments.

Our priority is ensuring the health and wellbeing of our staff and students, whilst ensuring that the university’s business can run as smoothly as possible. 


The OU has set up these advice pages, for up to date information: 

Should you have an enquiry you would like to discuss with us, please call 0131 226 3851 / 0300 303 5303 or email [email protected].

Please note that we are now not able to process any paper-based application forms (such as for Part-Time Fee Grants and Disabled Students' Allowances). All applications must now be made online. We appreciate your patience during this time.

News

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

Media contacts

Media enquiries
OU in Scotland Media Relations
Call 0131 549 7932

OU UK Press Office:
Call 01908 654316

Out-of-hours:
07901 515 891

Visit our OU UK news site

Newsletter

Sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter, Open Outlook. 

Subscribe for Newsletter