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

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Scottish-led Trauma Support course, created with and for young people, launches UK-wide

A new training course is being rolled out to help better support children and young people affected by trauma.

23rd July 2025
National Student Survey

Open University joint top in Scotland for student satisfaction

The OU in Scotland has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction amongst all universities in Scotland in the NSS 2025, published today.

9th July 2025

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