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

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Skills shortages hit half of all Scottish employers

Half of employers in Scotland are reporting skills shortages and only 32 per cent have recruitment or training initiatives aimed at those under 25 years old, says a new OU report.

22nd June 2026