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

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A view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill towards Princes Street, with trees in the foreground.

New approach to grow support for tree planting

A free tool for planners and community groups has been published by researchers.

1st October 2026
Jim Metcalfe, Fife College Principal and Chief Executive Officer, and Martin Boyle, OU in Scotland Principal, seated at a table and shaking hands with each other, while looking directly towards the camera.

New investment to create Fife skills partnerships

A three-year programme will create clearer routes from Fife College to degree-level Open University study.

28th September 2026
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