Open Outlook - June 2019

Nicola Sturgeon

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland by clicking here for the June 2019 issue of Open Outlook

This issue includes:

  • First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says OU has: “helped to make Scotland a stronger, more educated society”
  • Tech revolution to impact half a million Scottish jobs 
  • Free courses 'Understanding Autism' and 'Involving Volunteering' launched 
  • Scottish Framework for Fair Access launched 
     
  • Deputy First Minister TELT about OU language courses 
  • New photographs celebrate 50 years of the OU’s ground breaking teaching in Scotland 
  • Edinburgh International Book Festival unveils OU 50th Anniversary Series 
  • A joint commitment to mark a shared 50th anniversary: the OU and Cyrenians 
  • Prof Tim Blackman appointed as the OU’s new Vice-Chancellor 
  • Dr Ilona Roth honoured for outstanding career, at Herald Higher Education Awards 

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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.

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Open Outlook - June 2026

Find out more about the latest news and events from The Open University in Scotland with the June 2026 issue of Open Outlook.

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