Open Outlook - December 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 December 2020 issue of Open Outlook.

This issue includes:

OU receives £1 million funding to support Scottish small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
Graduates see £200,000 additional career earnings
Fully funded coding skills for the low paid or unemployed
OU aims high for student carers
Happy Birthday Jennie Lee!
Students voice their questions
Celebrating our Class of 2020
Appointment of Prof Paul Gray to the OU Council
New Senior Public Affairs Manager
New OU Students Association Representative for Scotland
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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

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