Open Outlook - July 2018

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Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland,
in the July 2018 issue of Open Outlook

This issue includes:

  • Supporting students with disabilities
  • Apply now for new Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities 
  • We must play fair with part-time students
  • Funded postgraduate places available for 2018/2019
  • Teachers to learn to teach languages in the classroom
  • 200 Zambian teachers at OU/World Vision workshops
  • Dumfries & Galloway student wins award
  • Author James Robertson inspires students at careers event
  • Aspiring writers learn how to get published 
  • Widening participation conference explores digital inclusion and ethical dilemmas
  • The world’s your oyster within nursing

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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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