Open Outlook - June 2023

Photo of the Gaia earth artwork at Glasgow Science Festival

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - June 2023.

This issue includes:

Annual review highlights our impact across Scotland
Scotland’s rarely seen wildlife is revealed to all
Two-thirds of Scotland's SMEs report skills shortages
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Art and science meet at Summer Solstice Week
Glasgow Science Festival brought to you by OU
Highland artist wins Learner of the Year Award

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20 June 2023

News

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

Language Accessibility Promise launch event

OU takes leading role in new accessibility promise

The OU in Scotland is celebrating its early adoption of a new Language Accessibility Promise, becoming one of the first universities to sign on ahead of the official sector-wide launch.

17th April 2026

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