Open Outlook - July 2021

Nicola Sturgeon and Douglas Stuart

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with Open Outlook July 2021

This issue includes:​

  • Edinburgh International Book Festival OU Events, including an event with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Shuggie Bain author Douglas Stuart 
  • Pandemic sees growth in OU study sign-up
  • 92% satisfaction rate for OU in Scotland 
  • New report finds SME leaders lack digital tech skills
  • OU's unique learning has never been more relevant
  • OU student entrepreneur tackling climate change on two wheels
  • Behind the scenes - Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World 
  • New Community Councils skills portal 
  • The future of nurse education
  • Jennie Lee Podcast Series 
  • New Advisory Group Members
  • Virtual degree ceremonies
  • Students join a big blether
  • Student carers celebrated 
  • Edinburgh Science Festival     

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News

A ladybird sitting on top of a green plant

The Crichton Trust awarded OU funding for Greenspace Project

The Crichton Trust in Dumfries has been awarded funding from The OU's Open Societal Challenges programme as part of the second wave of their 'Challenge Us!' competition.

15th January 2025
Susan Stewart, Director of The OU in Scotland and Forbes Dunlop, Chief Executive at sportscotland, signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership to boost skills and opportunities in Scottish sports community

The OU in Scotland and sportscotland have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding enhancing skills and education within Scotland’s sporting sector.

10th January 2025

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