Open Outlook - June 2025

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

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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