Open Outlook - June 2025

Jenny Holl holding gold medal

Find out more about the latest news from The Open University in Scotland with our newsletter Open Outlook - June 2025

This issue includes:​​

  • Partnerships supporting individuals, communities and organisations across Scotland
  • Enterprising OU students picked for Scotland-wide business programme
  • Rural Business Bootcamp launched for Female Entrepreneurs
  • Course for anyone working with trauma-experienced children, young people and caregivers
  • Supporting learners shape their futures in school and at home
  • Manifesto asks next parliament to focus on part-time students
  • Science On The Sofa with OU and Glasgow Science Festival
  • Virtual Open Days bring the OU to you
  • Mairi Claire's journey from healthcare assistant to nurse in the Outer Herbrides
  • Gold medals and a degree for Paralympian Jenny Holl
  • Remembering honorary graduate Prof Sir Geoff Palmer 

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23 June 2025

News

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
Naomi Brown with her son

Student who rebuilt her life helps Aberdeen's youths find theirs

OU in Scotland graduate is helping to transform youth mental health support in Aberdeen through business venture.

18th February 2026

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