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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Parisa Shirazi (left), Senior Policy, Projects and Participation Officer at Children in Scotland and Amanda Devi Fakeerah (right), OU Graduate and Children in Scotland Intern

Children in Scotland partnership helps graduate thrive through internship

A partnership with the OU in Scotland has helped children’s charity Children in Scotland find the right intern for their project needs and given an OU graduate invaluable work experience.

14th May 2026
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
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