Open Outlook - August 2020

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Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland by clicking here for the August 2020 issue of Open Outlook. 

This issue includes:

  • Supporting businesses and employees during the coronavirus pandemic 
  • Mental health and stress awareness more important than ever now 
     
  • New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers 
  • Edinburgh International Book Festival OU Events
  • Cue, lights, OU!
  • Double-win for 50th Anniversary campaign!
  • Sign up for OU in Scotland news alerts

You can subscribe to receive this quarterly e-newsletter by emailing [email protected]. 

News

Scottish Presenters Evelyn Hollow and Dr Zara Gladman. Credit: Rogan Productions

Delving into gripping Scottish mysteries for spooky new documentary series

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

28th October 2026
Jill, Dawn and Rachael

Nursing students celebrate after delaying graduation for bereaved friend

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

27th October 2026
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