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

Douglas Dickson, Dumfries and Galloway College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and OU in Scotland Principal, Martin Boyle.

Innovative partnership to unlock skills in region confirmed

The Open University in Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway College programme will create clearer routes from college to degree-level study.

4th September 2026
OU in Scotland Principal Martin Boyle - photo by Kathryn Tuckerman.

New national role for OU in Scotland Principal

Martin Boyle, Principal of the OU in Scotland, has been appointed Vice Convener of Universities Scotland.

18th August 2026
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