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

The National Student Survey (NSS) logo: NSS within a speech bubble, with National Student Survey written underneath.

OU ranked second in Scotland for student satisfaction

The Open University (OU) has ranked second in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS).

28th July 2026
Graduates at an Open University ceremony held in Glasgow.

New funding to unlock skills partnerships across Scotland

The Open University in Scotland has secured funding to expand its ‘Catalyst Centre’ partnerships with five colleges.

23rd July 2026
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