Open Outlook - June 2024

Performers at Edinburgh Festival

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - June 2024.

This issue includes:​​

  • From homeless child to charity founder - Genuine shares his story
  • New BBC/OU Scam Interceptors series' hub based in Glasgow
  • Upskilling courses more popular than ever
  • OU in Scotland's Annual Review
  • Lunar experts land in Dumfries & Galloway
  • Edinburgh International Book Festival looks to the future
  • Glasgow’s transforming Science Festival
  • Evolutions in UK education explored
  • Universities Scotland’s 40 faces
  • Harvesting inspiration at the festivals across Edinburgh

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10 June  2024

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Open Outlook - March 2026

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

25th March 2026
Katie Palmer sitting on a seat in a theatre auditorium

Comedy business lands serious returns from laughter

A 10-week online marketing course from the OU in Scotland has transformed the fortunes of Edinburgh-based comedy entrepreneur Katie Palmer, leading to equity-free funding and her first employee hire.

19th March 2026
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