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

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
Aerial view of Fort William Pier, town and Ben Nevis Mountain

Major funding collaboration drives Scotland’s rural creative economy with new PhDs

The OU in Scotland is a core partner in a significant new investment from the AHRC as part of its Doctoral Focal Awards programme.

7th July 2025

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